Assistant Vice President Research Development
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Job Title
Assistant Vice President Research DevelopmentAgency
Tarleton State UniversityDepartment
Department of ResearchProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Stephenville TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
The Assistant Vice President (AVP) Research Development works to cultivate extramurally funded research and research development programs that contribute to the institutions mission vision and strategic plan; expand and expand Tarleton State Universitys research portfolio; and ensure the development growth and effectiveness of the institutions research enterprise. The AVP for Research Development reports directly to the VPRIED. This position is an inperson position located at the main campus in Stephenville TX. Work hours being MF 8AM 5PM.
In cultivating extramurallyfunded research the AVP for Research Development identifies external funding sources aligned with institutional strategic goals evaluates and aligns grant proposals with institutional needs and leads an office that provides technical support to faculty trainees and students. The AVP works as a subject matter expert with faculty staff and external partners to develop proposals for external funding from public and private agencies promoting research that fosters growth and enhances interdisciplinary collaboration while advancing student learning and creative works at the University.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Establishes and monitors applicable metrics for all research databases
Develops business plans for new research initiatives.
Drives research funding initiatives including faculty research development programs to spur research activity.
Develops a strong understanding and database of faculty research interests and the alignment of these interests with signature and emerging programs.
Creates and delivers training workshops to help researchers successfully navigate the process of applying for grants.
Facilitates team science process to prepare largescale competitive multidisciplinary proposals. This includes leveraging collaborative opportunities with other universities and partners.
Develops and maintains proposal boilerplate language and develop a resource of successful proposal examples.
Manages internal grant and seed funding programs.
Develops tools for communicating funding opportunities including limited submissions and manage internal competitions.
Develops tools for finding funding and provide grant prospecting support.
Provides grant writing resources to researchers and faculty including ideas on discovering funding opportunities grant writing proposal editing and development of templates.
Uncovers strategic federal and foundation funding opportunities and provides those to the appropriate deans center directors and researchers in the schools.
The following knowledge/skills/abilities are also required:
Proven record of promoting research research partnerships and other related enhancements for the research enterprise
Skilled in analyzing a variety of data.
Visionary detailed and taskoriented.
Ability to manage and perform a variety of routine and complex assignments.
Ability to establish and cultivate effective relationships and teams with various levels of professionals.
Demonstrated communication skills that include excellent organizational people skills and strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work in a highvolume environment.
Excellent time management skills and organizational abilities.
Ability to manage sensitive and confidential matters appropriately.
Preferred Qualifications:
JD or Ph.D.
Progressively responsible experience providing leadership and development of research and sponsored programs in a higher education setting.
Required Qualifications:
Masters degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization
A minimum of five 5 years of related experience including 4 years of progressively responsible research administration experience in a higher education institution government or industry environment.
A proven record of promoting scholarship research and research partnerships
Any appropriate combination of relevant education experience and/or certifications may be considered.
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Salary Range
The target base annual salary range is commensurate with experience and may be negotiable based on funding availability and candidate experience/skillset in relation to the minimum requirements of this position. Tarleton State University offers a career filled with purpose and opportunity in addition to competitive wages. As part of the Tarleton family the following benefits are also available to full time and qualifying part time employees:
Educational Benefits employee perks that help enrich grow and foster career and professional development:
Employee Health Wellness and Financial Planning
Fully covered employee health insurance
Reimbursement of Insurance Premium Deductions! The State of Texas contributes to eligible employees insurance coverages as of the 1stday of the month following 60 days of employment in an eligible position. For those who elect coverage PRIOR to the first of the month after 60 days of employment Tarleton State University will reimburse employees the State contribution towards health coverage during those first 60 days.
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement and Insurance programs
Tarleton employees enjoy one of the greatest PTO packages in the area!
Paid sick leave
Holiday pay
Vacation
Longevity pay
Paid Birthday Leave Tarleton State University awards all leaveeligible employees paid time off for their birthday!
Other
Complimentary tickets to all Athletic and Performing Fine Arts events!
Tarleton Employees enjoy two complimentary general admission tickets for athletics and performing fine arts events on campus! Join Texan Nation on the bleachers or in the auditorium.
Employee Wellness Release Time
Staff Gym Membership Discount with Campus Recreation
and other Tarleton Discounts
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a completed application for consideration. Initial review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
Application Procedure:
During the application process applicants have one opportunity to enter the requested information upload documents and Submit the application. Applicants will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once the application materials have been submitted via Submit action.
Employment applications must include:
Completed online application
Cover Letter / Letter of Interest addressing qualifications
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
At least 3 current professional references and their full contact information
Applications received by Tarleton State University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. See resume is not an acceptable entry in the job application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
