Associate Director for Research Development and Compliance
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Division of Agriculture of the University of ArkansasThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus with faculty based on University campuses at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES) and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the VicePresident for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. As an employer the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy worklife balance.
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The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture (UADA) is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as Associate Director for Research Development and Compliance within the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES). The Associate Director will also hold the title of Associate Vice President for AgricultureResearch in the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. The position will be located in Fayetteville Arkansas at the Milo J. Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center. The successful candidate will be part of the AAES administrative team and lead efforts to expand AAESs research portfolio and ensure AAES is in full compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. The position reports to the Senior Associate Vice President for AgricultureResearch (Director AAES). Appointment of the Associate Director to a professorial rank with tenure will be considered If the successful candidate has appropriate academic credentials.The Associate Director will oversee the operation of preawards for the AAES sponsored programs office and research development activities. The position will administer all internal grant programs limited grant submissions and faculty development programs in grantsmanship. In addition the position is responsible for research compliance including export control IACUC agricultural and laboratory safety and research integrity. The Associate Director will coordinate departmental program reviews and federal reporting to NIFA. The position has supervisory responsibility for the AAES Sponsored Research Staff including a research development specialist and 4 pre and post award grants specialists. In addition the Associate Director will supervise the Agricultural IACUC administrator and the agricultural and laboratory safety and compliance officer.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Development: The position is charged with facilitating AAES efforts to increase extramural funding to $35M or more annually (FY2024 average: $27.3M) within the next 5 years. Serves as main administrator for internal funding programs. These programs currently include the Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI) the Research Incentive Grants (RIG) and the Animal Health Fund. Duties include calling for proposals proposal reviews development of funding recommendations and management of interim and final research reports. The Associate Director serves as the ABI Institutional Director for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.
internal competitions for federal limited submissions.
annual grantsmanship training workshops and consulting activities.
and guides the work of the newly appointed Research Development Specialist and the AAES Sponsored Research Office preaward staff. Includes workflow process assessment and improvements based on user feedback and regular reporting on submissions and awards.
Research Compliance and Reporting: The position provides leadership for research compliance and reporting for AAES.
the Agricultural IACUC administrator. Attends committee meetings as available works with the IACUC administrator to ensure that facility and program reviews are performed in a timely manner. Works to ensure that issues related to animal welfare are addressed promptly.
with University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Export Control personnel. Provides training to faculty and staff traveling abroad. Screens foreign visitors visiting AAES facilities.
investigations and enquiries on allegations of research misconduct. The position serves as the Research Integrity Officer for UADA.
the Agricultural and Laboratory Safety and Compliance Officer to ensure that research and farm personnel are appropriately trained that safety audit findings are addressed promptly and that chemical and biohazard waste are properly disposed of.
for AAES the writing of the annual federal report of accomplishment for NIFA
departmental external reviews for UADA.
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
- PhD in a relevant discipline.
- Experience in sponsored research and/or research development management.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in research compliance management.
Knowledge Skills Abilities:
- Ability to work in a team.
- Strong personal initiative serviceorientation and willingness to perform tasks that range from strategic to detailoriented.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Skilled in conflict resolution.
- Innovative and creative problem solver with ability to identify propose and develop new ideas and processes.
Additional Information:
Institutional Background:
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agricultures mission is to strengthen agriculture communities and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nations historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on five system campuses.
Across Arkansas nearly 150 faculty have research appointments through the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. Experiment stationappointed faculty conduct research through nine departments coordinated with the University of Arkansas Fayetteville campus in the Forest Resources Center at the University of ArkansasMonticello and in the Arkansas State University Research Unit.
AAESs infrastructure is comprised of 5 research and extension centers and 6 research stations throughout the state. Current research expenditures average $75M annually. More information about AAES can be found at .
Nestled in the Ozark Mountains Fayetteville attracts outdoorsy types with its abundance of state parks acres of community green space playgrounds parks and walking trails as well as area rivers and lakes. The metro area also boasts a firstclass performing arts center a worldclass museum an active local food movement live music venues and a dynamic festival scene.
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please attach a letter of application curriculum vitae list of three professional references and a vision statement for research development at the UA System Division of Agriculture.
Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Motor Vehicle Reports CheckThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct preemployment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent nondiscriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
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