Associate Director-AgBio Research Leader

2 weeks ago

Lansing, Michigan, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly qualified Associate Director to join our team at AgBioResearch. As a key member of our leadership team, you will contribute to the development and implementation of our university-wide mission and vision.

Key Responsibilities
  • Promote the full spectrum of fundamental and applied research across MSU disciplines, including promoting future research directions and collaborations.
  • Contribute to the strategic vision of ABR.
  • Serve on the ABR Leadership Team and participate in weekly meetings, during which programming and budgets are discussed and decisions are made.
  • Engage with MSU Extension to promote collaborative efforts and advance research impacts.
  • Work collaboratively with the ABR Communications Team to promote accomplishments and impacts of research.
  • Work collaboratively with the ABR Research Evaluation and Data Analytics Unit to promote and evaluate the research portfolio.
  • Connect with external partners within the Michigan agricultural and natural resources community for updates and input and to promote partnerships.
  • Communicate ABR's vision, values, and recent accomplishments in interactions with state and local government officials, external stakeholders, donors, and funding agencies.
  • Provide input on research grant administration, including pre-award, post-award, research evaluation, and data analytics.
  • Contribute to space-related oversight linked to the ABR research portfolio (e.g., offices, labs, greenhouses, natural areas, and field research sites.)
  • Serve as an ABR liaison for position searches (e.g., faculty, staff, or administrative positions).
  • Contribute to mentoring ABR Administrative Fellows.
  • Address other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
  • A doctorate in agriculture, natural resources, biological or natural science, engineering, social sciences, or a closely related discipline and meet the requirements for tenure at the rank of full professor at MSU.
  • Demonstrate outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary to lead a diverse community.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in a range of academic and professional activities.
Preferred Qualifications
  • A proven record of excellence in leadership, management, and administration skills; including developing and fostering working relationships with faculty, staff, and stakeholders, team building, and managing staff issues/concerns.
  • Experience in leadership and administering large, multidisciplinary, and diverse research teams and programmatic endeavors.
  • Experience overseeing budgets, an ability to garner additional funds and resources for programs, and the ability to partner with advancement and development.
  • Experience building capacities that support the ever-changing agriculture and natural resources communities, consistent with the land-grant mission.
How to Apply

To submit a nomination or express personal interest in this position, please see Procedure for Candidacy at the end of this document.

WittKieffer is assisting Michigan State University in this search. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by August 30, 2024.

Confidential Nominations, inquiries, and application materials can be directed to:

Jessica Herrington and Natalie Song at:

In addition, candidates must apply through Michigan State University's online portal at MSU - Careers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

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