Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Engagement & Impact
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Engagement & Impact
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The Assistant Vice Chancellor ( AVC ) for Research Engagement and Impact reports to the Vice Chancellor for Research ( VCR ) and plays a pivotal role in strengthening the universitys research enterprise by fostering connections partnerships and initiatives that amplify the reach and impact of UNCs research. The AVC will focus on ensuring articulation of progress on the goals and objectives of the VCRs Strategic Research Roadmap and the Chancellors research priorities. This position leads efforts to enhance research engagement across campus and with external stakeholders ensuring that the universitys research priorities align with opportunities for broad societal benefit. The AVC provides high-level leadership in managing cross-campus initiatives that involve the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research ( OVCR ) working closely with university leadership faculty and external partners to maximize the visibility and influence of UNCs research. This role is responsible for developing and implementing strategic approaches to assess and communicate research performance generate impact data and engage key audiences including policymakers industry leaders and community organizations. In addition the AVC serves as a key liaison in ensuring that the university research community remains informed and aligned with evolving federal state and system office regulations. The AVC organizes town halls informational sessions and campus-wide discussions to inform campus about updates on research policies regulatory shifts and best practices ensuring that UNCs researchers have the knowledge and resources necessary to navigate the changing research landscape effectively. A key function of this position is to foster institutional and public engagement with UNCs research by coordinating strategic partnerships facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations and elevating the universitys role in national and global research initiatives. The AVC oversees programs and activities that enhance connections between researchers funding agencies external collaborators and the broader public ensuring that UNCs research contributes to innovation economic growth and societal advancement. This position is instrumental in fostering a culture of collaboration expanding the universitys research influence. By advancing engagement efforts across campus and beyond the AVC plays a critical role in amplifying UNCs research leadership broadening its impact at state national and global levels and elevating the visibility of UNCs $1.55 billion research enterprise.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
* Demonstrated experience leading research engagement collaboration and impact-driven initiatives within a large complex organization. * Experience successfully managing research-related initiatives cross-campus collaborations or strategic engagement efforts within a university government or research-intensive environment. * Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that enhance research engagement interdisciplinary collaboration and the broader societal impact of research. * Experience fostering partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including faculty university leadership funding agencies industry government and community organizations. * Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and work collaboratively across a decentralized research environment. * Ability to communicate complex scientific regulatory and institutional policies clearly to a wide range of audiences ensuring accessibility and engagement. * Expertise in developing and implementing engagement frameworks research impact assessments and data-driven strategies to advance institutional research goals. * Experience leading high-profile events public engagement initiatives and strategic discussions that elevate the visibility of research efforts at the university state and national levels. * Skilled at managing regulatory and policy communications including organizing town halls and information sessions to share updates on federal state and system-wide research policies. * Strong writing public speaking and facilitation skills with an ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences. * Adept at working in fast-paced evolving environments with multiple priorities requiring adaptability diplomacy and problem-solving skills. * Detail-oriented and deadline-driven with strong organizational and analytical capabilities. * Highly collaborative flexible and collegial with strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively across research disciplines and administrative units.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Prior experience leading research engagement and strategic efforts within a high research activity university.
The Assistant Vice Chancellor ( AVC ) for Research Engagement and Impact reports to the Vice Chancellor for Research ( VCR ) and plays a pivotal role in strengthening the universitys research enterprise by fostering connections partnerships and initiatives that amplify the reach and impact of UNCs research. The AVC will focus on ensuring articulation of progress on the goals and objectives of the VCRs Strategic Research Roadmap and the Chancellors research priorities. This position leads efforts to enhance research engagement across campus and with external stakeholders ensuring that the universitys research priorities align with opportunities for broad societal benefit. The AVC provides high-level leadership in managing cross-campus initiatives that involve the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research ( OVCR ) working closely with university leadership faculty and external partners to maximize the visibility and influence of UNCs research. This role is responsible for developing and implementing strategic approaches to assess and communicate research performance generate impact data and engage key audiences including policymakers industry leaders and community organizations. In addition the AVC serves as a key liaison in ensuring that the university research community remains informed and aligned with evolving federal state and system office regulations. The AVC organizes town halls informational sessions and campus-wide discussions to inform campus about updates on research policies regulatory shifts and best practices ensuring that UNCs researchers have the knowledge and resources necessary to navigate the changing research landscape effectively. A key function of this position is to foster institutional and public engagement with UNCs research by coordinating strategic partnerships facilitating interdisciplinary collaborations and elevating the universitys role in national and global research initiatives. The AVC oversees programs and activities that enhance connections between researchers funding agencies external collaborators and the broader public ensuring that UNCs research contributes to innovation economic growth and societal advancement. This position is instrumental in fostering a culture of collaboration expanding the universitys research influence. By advancing engagement efforts across campus and beyond the AVC plays a critical role in amplifying UNCs research leadership broadening its impact at state national and global levels and elevating the visibility of UNCs $1.55 billion research enterprise.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
* Demonstrated experience leading research engagement collaboration and impact-driven initiatives within a large complex organization. * Experience successfully managing research-related initiatives cross-campus collaborations or strategic engagement efforts within a university government or research-intensive environment. * Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that enhance research engagement interdisciplinary collaboration and the broader societal impact of research. * Experience fostering partnerships with internal and external stakeholders including faculty university leadership funding agencies industry government and community organizations. * Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire teams and work collaboratively across a decentralized research environment. * Ability to communicate complex scientific regulatory and institutional policies clearly to a wide range of audiences ensuring accessibility and engagement. * Expertise in developing and implementing engagement frameworks research impact assessments and data-driven strategies to advance institutional research goals. * Experience leading high-profile events public engagement initiatives and strategic discussions that elevate the visibility of research efforts at the university state and national levels. * Skilled at managing regulatory and policy communications including organizing town halls and information sessions to share updates on federal state and system-wide research policies. * Strong writing public speaking and facilitation skills with an ability to synthesize complex information for diverse audiences. * Adept at working in fast-paced evolving environments with multiple priorities requiring adaptability diplomacy and problem-solving skills. * Detail-oriented and deadline-driven with strong organizational and analytical capabilities. * Highly collaborative flexible and collegial with strong interpersonal skills to engage effectively across research disciplines and administrative units.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Prior experience leading research engagement and strategic efforts within a high research activity university.
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