Assistant Vice Provost for Research, Pre-Award Administration
Assistant Vice Provost for Research, Pre-Award Administration
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Job Description
What We Are Looking For
The Assistant Vice Provost for Research Pre-Award Administration provides strategic and operational leadership for pre-award research administration activities at Baylor University. Reporting to the Vice Provost for Research this position oversees proposal development and submission ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements. The role collaborates with faculty administrators and sponsors to expand research funding foster interdisciplinary partnerships and enhance Baylors research capacity and visibility.
A Masters degree and ten years of relevant work experience are required.
*All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
What You Will Do
- Lead and manage all aspects of pre-award services ensuring effective preparation review and submission of proposals for federal state foundation corporate and other external funding sources
- Provide strategic leadership for the pre-award team fostering collaboration professional development and continuous improvement to support the universitys research mission and ensure high-quality services across academic units
- Direct the design and execution of comprehensive pre-award training programs covering proposal strategy and development budget formulation and justification and compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements
- Serve as the institutions expert on pre-award research administration providing authoritative interpretation of institutional policies and sponsor-specific guidelines
- Collaborate with compliance finance legal human resources informational technology and unit leadership to address proposal-related matters such as subawards cost-sharing hiring data security and budget formulation
- Lead initiatives to enhance and maintain electronic research administration systems (e.g. CARA) ensuring efficient and compliant pre-award operations
- Ensure maintenance and tracking of all pre-award documentation guaranteeing accuracy completeness and adherence to submission deadlines
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
- Ability to comply with university policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
