Associate Vice President for Research Operations

Minimum Requirements:

• Doctoral degree and seven years of related experience or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications

• Qualified candidates will demonstrate successful senior leadership andat least 10 years of progressively responsible experienceleading research operations and research administration and improving operational infrastructure in a higher education institution national laboratory hospital/health system corporate research organization or related setting.

• Deep knowledge of higher education research culture and the research administration ecosystem.

• Ability to partner effectively with faculty and understand their motivations constraints and compliance responsibilities.

• Strong organizational skills attention to detail sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

• Demonstrated experience implementing sustainable scalable structures that support a growing research portfolio.

• Creative problem-solving and the ability to develop flexible compliant solutions in a dynamic environment.

• Ability to bring structure to complex initiatives set clear priorities and deliver measurable improvements.

• Strong people leadership skills and experience building high-performing collaborative teams.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence across a complex organization.

• Experience overseeing the administration of complex research programs centers or portfolios.

• Working knowledge of sponsored projects and the full research administration lifecycle (pre-award through post-award and closeout).

• Experience engaging research funders and partners (federal agencies foundations and industry/commercial sponsors).

• Demonstrated ability to build transparent collaborative relationships across a diverse stakeholder environment.

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidates qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.

Associate Vice President for Research Operations

University Research Services & Administration (URSA)
Georgia State University

Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development (VPRED)

Georgia State University has been one of the fastest growing research universities in the nation over the past decade. The Office of the Vice President for Research and Economic Development (VPRED) at Georgia State University is dedicated to supporting research and instructional laboratories animal facilities Sponsored Programs and environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance guidance and best practices for the health and safety of our campuses and surrounding community. We strive to create an environment that fosters excellence teamwork and accountability.

VPRED is seeing (1) dedicated and experienced Associate Vice President for Research Operations.

WHAT MAKES URSA GREAT PLACE

A flexible work environment

Generous benefits including health dental vision tuition assistance retirement etc

A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.

Professional development opportunities and mentorship

A rapidly growing research portfolio

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

Reporting to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development (VPRED) the Associate Vice President for Research Operations (AVPRO) provides senior leadership for the planning implementation and continuous improvement of Georgia States research operations. The AVPRO oversees a portfolio that includes but is not limited to Regulatory Affairs Research & Environmental Safety Research Integrity & Assurance Animal Resources and Research Solutions.

The AVPRO serves as a member of the VPRED leadership team and acts as a key deputy to the VPRED in research-operations matters. The AVPRO advances the universitys strategic plan by operationalizing the institutions research vision mission and goals and represents the VPRED in internal and external roles related to research operations (e.g. Georgia Research Core Alliance the State of Georgia and relevant national organizations) as assigned.

This position is a full-time classified staff role. The AVPRO is expected to work in person Monday through Friday from the research office on the Atlanta campus.

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Associate Vice President for Research Operations:

The AVPRO is responsible for building and sustaining a high-performing service-oriented research operations organization that balances compliance risk management and researcher support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operational leadership and continuous improvement

  • Optimize research operations and infrastructure by identifying and implementing best practices that improve efficiency consistency and productivity across the research enterprise.
  • Design refine and implement business processes service standards and policies that minimize institutional risk while delivering excellent customer service across the full award lifecycle.

• Strategic execution and organizational effectiveness

  • Develop and execute high-level operational plans that support the overall success of Georgia States research operations.
  • Oversee the development and delivery of training and communications for research personnel and research support staff as appropriate.

• Talent and people leadership
  • Build and sustain a staffing succession and talent pipeline strategy across reporting functions.

  • Manage and supervise direct reports including performance management annual evaluations and merit assessments as applicable. Current direct reports include:

    • Director of Research Operations Improvement & Training
    • Director of Internal Controls & Policy Development
    • Assistant Vice President for Regulatory Affairs
    • Assistant Vice President for Research & Environmental Safety
    • Director of Research Integrity & Assurance
    • Director of Animal Resources
    • Assistant Vice President for Research Solutions

• Service delivery and stakeholder partnership

  • Ensure that reporting offices provide consistent high-quality service to researchers staff and students.
  • Strengthen cross-functional coordination to ensure effective timely research support from proposal development through closeout.

• Compliance integrity and risk management

  • Oversee the development coordination and implementation of compliance programs and operational strategies governing research to reduce risk and prevent non-compliance.
  • Ensure a research environment that promotes safety integrity and ethical conduct consistent with evolving federal state local sponsor and institutional requirements.

• Culture and collaboration
  • Promote collaboration and foster a culture of respect transparency accountability and continuous improvement among and between research operations teams.

To be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of application:

• A complete and accurate GSU application

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Three professional references

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