Associate Vice President of Research

Job Summary The Office of Research is seeking an Associate Vice President (AVP) of Research to lead and advance the university’s research, scholarship, and creative activity (RSCA) enterprise. Reporting to the Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI), the AVP serves as the President’s designee for externally sponsored research, ensuring compliance, ethical oversight, and strategic growth of SJSU’s research programs. The AVP of Research provides strategic direction for campus-wide RSCA initiatives, fosters faculty and student engagement in research, and strengthens partnerships with external organizations, funding agencies, and industry collaborators. This leadership role oversees the Office of Research, manages institutional funds for internal grant opportunities, and serves as the Vice President and Board member of the SJSU Research Foundation. Key Responsibilities Serve as the university’s designee for all externally sponsored research, scholarship, and creative activity approvals and compliance processes Oversee proposal review and approval for grants and contracts, ensuring institutional capacity and compliance Provide leadership for university-wide RSCA policy development and implementation, including responsible conduct of research, conflict of interest, and ethical oversight Supervise and guide the Senior Director of Research Services, Director of Research Engagement, and other Office of Research personnel Lead the RSCA Advisory Council and collaborate with deans, associate deans, and the Center for Faculty Development to promote professional development and innovation Partner with federal, state, and industry stakeholders to expand research funding and engagement opportunities Oversee SJSU Research Foundation operations and ensure efficient, compliant management of externally sponsored projects Develop programs that promote student participation in RSCA and integrate research as a high-impact practice in the academic experience Support faculty and student research through intramural grant programs, proposal development, and training Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Knowledge of the research life cycle and faculty needs in a university setting and commitment to building, advancing, and supporting a world-class research enterprise Excellent oral and written communication skills Sophisticated, strategic leadership skills to develop, implement, and measure the outcomes of strategies and programs Expert skills in organizational management, systems planning, project management, and change management Ability to lead and manage by goals and objectives in alignment with the institutional mission, and to motivate and influence others to achieve through effective performance metric mechanisms Ability to review proposals for compliance and ensure all levels of proposal review have occurred prior to proposal submission. Have an interdisciplinary approach to RSCA oversight Ability to manage and administer RSCA policies and procedures, and appropriate RSCA training dealing with ethical and responsible conduct of research Skilled in bringing awareness for the need for the highest ethical perspectives and actions that are just and fair to all, and a capability to communicate effectively these principles to the campus community Ability to work effectively with the Research and Innovation Division Leadership Team and the Academic Affairs Leadership Team to provide effective programming to support RSCA activity at SJSU Knowledgeable about RSCA best practices and student engagement in RSCA as a high-impact practice Ability to effectively manage an office and budget Excellent leadership skills in supervising staff, delivering service to researchers, and leading teams through business process improvement and organizational change initiatives Ability to communicate effective and ethical RSCA practices to faculty, students, staff and administrators Strong service orientation and diplomacy skills to represent research functions and work effectively with a variety of stakeholders across the institution in all areas and levels, including investigators, researchers, administrators, and campus leadership Required Qualifications Earned doctorate from an accredited institution 10 years of combined active research experience as principal investigator and/or oversight of research operations at a large academic/research institution Extensive administrative experience overseeing research operations at a university or research organization Experience in compliance management, requirements, norms and current issues relating to research Experience supporting faculty and student researchers across a wide range of disciplines and backgrounds Preferred Qualifications Five (5) years of experience in the oversight and leadership of research operations in a large public university setting Experience in leadership building and strong interpersonal skills including conflict resolution Experience in innovation, entrepreneurship, and trends as it relates to research administration and compliance Compensation Classification: Administrator IVAnticipated Hiring Range: $16,667/month - $18,465/monthCSU Salary Range: $10,106/month - $32,441/month The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience. 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