Vice Provost for Research Administration and Innovation

2 weeks ago

Frankfort, Kentucky, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Summary

Kentucky State University seeks a visionary leader to serve as the Vice Provost for Research Administration, Innovation, and Sponsored Programs. Reporting directly to the Vice President and Provost, the successful candidate will provide strategic direction and oversight for research administration, innovation initiatives, and sponsored programs to support the university's mission of academic excellence and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to enhance research administration, innovation, and sponsored programs at KSU, aligning with the university's mission, goals, and priorities.
  • Provide leadership and oversight for research administration functions, including proposal development, grant management, compliance, and reporting, to support faculty research endeavors and maximize external funding opportunities.
  • Promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship by facilitating technology transfer, commercialization activities, and startup incubation programs in collaboration with faculty, students, industry partners, and regional stakeholders.
  • Oversee the administration of sponsored programs, contracts, and grants, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies, and providing support and guidance to faculty and staff throughout the grant lifecycle.
  • Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with industry, government agencies, foundations, and other external stakeholders to enhance research collaborations, secure funding, and promote technology transfer, innovation, and economic development.
  • Foster interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships among faculty, students, and external stakeholders to address complex societal challenges and advance knowledge in key research areas.
  • Ensure adherence to ethical standards, integrity, and compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and best practices governing research, innovation, and sponsored programs activities.
  • Manage budgetary resources allocated to research administration, innovation, and sponsored programs, ensuring effective stewardship, accountability, and alignment with institutional priorities.
  • Provide professional development opportunities, training, and support to faculty members to enhance their research capabilities, grant writing skills, and success in securing external funding.
  • Collect, analyze, and report data on research productivity, sponsored funding, innovation outcomes, and other relevant metrics to inform decision-making, demonstrate institutional impact, and support accreditation and assessment efforts.
Requirements
  • A terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
  • Substantial experience (at least 7 years) in research administration, grant management, innovation management, sponsored programs, or related roles within higher education or research-intensive organizations.
  • Demonstrated success in securing external funding through grant writing, proposal development, and sponsored programs management.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
  • Knowledge of federal regulations, compliance requirements, and ethical standards governing research, sponsored programs, and innovation activities.
  • Experience in promoting interdisciplinary collaborations, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship initiatives.
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of research, innovation, and sponsored programs.
Licensing and Certifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and membership in either the Research Administrators Certification Council, the Society of Research Administrators International, or the National Grants Management Association.

Kentucky State University recognizes that an individual, through experience and testing, has the fundamental knowledge necessary to be a professional research or sponsored programs administrator.

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