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Vice Provost Research Admin., Innovation, and Sponsored Programs
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Vice Provost Research Administration, Innovation, and Sponsored Programs
Kentucky State University (KSU)
seeks an innovative and experienced leader to serve as the Vice Provost for Research Administration, Innovation, and Sponsored Programs. Reporting directly to the Vice President and Provost, the Vice Provost will provide strategic direction and oversight for research administration, innovation initiatives, and sponsored programs to support the university’s mission of academic excellence and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in research administration, grant management, innovation management, and partnership development, with a commitment to fostering a culture of research excellence and innovation across the institution.
Essential Job Functions
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to enhance research administration, innovation, and sponsored programs at KSU, aligning with the university’s mission, goals, and priorities.
Research Administration: Provide leadership and oversight for research administration functions, including proposal development, grant management, compliance, and reporting, to support faculty research endeavors and maximize external funding opportunities.
Innovation and Technology Transfer: Promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship by facilitating technology transfer, commercialization activities, and startup incubation programs in collaboration with faculty, students, industry partners, and regional stakeholders.
Sponsored Programs Management: Oversee the administration of sponsored programs, contracts, and grants, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies, and providing support and guidance to faculty and staff throughout the grant lifecycle.
Partnership Development: Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with industry, government agencies, foundations, and other external stakeholders to enhance research collaborations, secure funding, and promote technology transfer, innovation, and economic development.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Foster interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships among faculty, students, and external stakeholders to address complex societal challenges and advance knowledge in key research areas.
Ethics and Compliance: Ensure adherence to ethical standards, integrity, and compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and best practices governing research, innovation, and sponsored programs activities.
Budget Oversight: Manage budgetary resources allocated to research administration, innovation, and sponsored programs, ensuring effective stewardship, accountability, and alignment with institutional priorities.
Faculty Development: Provide professional development opportunities, training, and support to faculty members to enhance their research capabilities, grant writing skills, and success in securing external funding.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report data on research productivity, sponsored funding, innovation outcomes, and other relevant metrics to inform decision-making, demonstrate institutional impact, and support accreditation and assessment efforts.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Comprehensive understanding of research administration practices, grant proposal development, budget management, compliance, and reporting.
Familiarity with policies, regulations, and best practices governing sponsored programs, contracts, and grants at federal, state, and institutional levels.
Knowledge of innovation ecosystems, technology transfer processes, intellectual property rights, and entrepreneurship support programs in academia.
Understanding of the structure, policies, and procedures of higher education institutions.
Awareness of funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, industry partners, and other sources.
Proficiency in preparing competitive grant proposals, including conceptualization, writing, budget development, and submission.
Skill in cultivating and maintaining strategic partnerships with external stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, allocate resources, and meet deadlines within a complex organizational environment.
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
Skill in negotiating contracts, agreements, and other arrangements with external collaborators and funding agencies.
Capacity to collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform decision-making, assess performance, and measure the impact of research and sponsored programs.
Visionary leadership, inspiring others, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment conducive to innovation and excellence.
Commitment to upholding ethical standards, integrity, and compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
Strategic thinking to develop and implement plans aligned with institutional priorities.
Problem-solving ability to identify challenges, develop innovative solutions, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Interdisciplinary collaboration aptitude to address complex societal challenges.
Change management capability to lead organizational change and promote continuous improvement.
Team leadership skills to motivate and empower teams, delegate responsibilities, and foster a culture of teamwork, trust, and accountability.
Supervisory Responsibility This position has supervisory responsibility over various teams and functions, including research administrators, innovation and entrepreneurship staff, sponsored programs specialists, interdisciplinary research centers, and faculty development programs.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods.
Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 20 pounds.
Normal physical mobility, structure, strength, and endurance.
Periodic travel, including airline travel and overnight stays, may be required.
Other Duties
Strategic Planning, Policy Development, Grant Review, External Representation, Faculty Recruitment, Research Compliance Oversight, Resource Development, Technology Transfer, Community Engagement, Data Analytics, Faculty Awards and Recognition, Continuous Improvement.
Qualifications
Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
Substantial experience (at least 7 years) in research administration, grant management, innovation management, sponsored programs, or related roles within higher education or research-intensive organizations.
Demonstrated success in securing external funding through grant writing and sponsored programs management.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Knowledge of federal regulations, compliance requirements, and ethical standards governing research and sponsored programs.
Experience promoting interdisciplinary collaborations, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship initiatives.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of research, innovation, and sponsored programs.
Licensing and Certifications (Preferred)
Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS), Certified Pre-Award Administrator (CPRA), or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA).
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa.
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Education and Training
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seeks an innovative and experienced leader to serve as the Vice Provost for Research Administration, Innovation, and Sponsored Programs. Reporting directly to the Vice President and Provost, the Vice Provost will provide strategic direction and oversight for research administration, innovation initiatives, and sponsored programs to support the university’s mission of academic excellence and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in research administration, grant management, innovation management, and partnership development, with a commitment to fostering a culture of research excellence and innovation across the institution.
Essential Job Functions
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to enhance research administration, innovation, and sponsored programs at KSU, aligning with the university’s mission, goals, and priorities.
Research Administration: Provide leadership and oversight for research administration functions, including proposal development, grant management, compliance, and reporting, to support faculty research endeavors and maximize external funding opportunities.
Innovation and Technology Transfer: Promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship by facilitating technology transfer, commercialization activities, and startup incubation programs in collaboration with faculty, students, industry partners, and regional stakeholders.
Sponsored Programs Management: Oversee the administration of sponsored programs, contracts, and grants, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies, and providing support and guidance to faculty and staff throughout the grant lifecycle.
Partnership Development: Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with industry, government agencies, foundations, and other external stakeholders to enhance research collaborations, secure funding, and promote technology transfer, innovation, and economic development.
Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Foster interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships among faculty, students, and external stakeholders to address complex societal challenges and advance knowledge in key research areas.
Ethics and Compliance: Ensure adherence to ethical standards, integrity, and compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and best practices governing research, innovation, and sponsored programs activities.
Budget Oversight: Manage budgetary resources allocated to research administration, innovation, and sponsored programs, ensuring effective stewardship, accountability, and alignment with institutional priorities.
Faculty Development: Provide professional development opportunities, training, and support to faculty members to enhance their research capabilities, grant writing skills, and success in securing external funding.
Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report data on research productivity, sponsored funding, innovation outcomes, and other relevant metrics to inform decision-making, demonstrate institutional impact, and support accreditation and assessment efforts.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
Comprehensive understanding of research administration practices, grant proposal development, budget management, compliance, and reporting.
Familiarity with policies, regulations, and best practices governing sponsored programs, contracts, and grants at federal, state, and institutional levels.
Knowledge of innovation ecosystems, technology transfer processes, intellectual property rights, and entrepreneurship support programs in academia.
Understanding of the structure, policies, and procedures of higher education institutions.
Awareness of funding opportunities from government agencies, foundations, industry partners, and other sources.
Proficiency in preparing competitive grant proposals, including conceptualization, writing, budget development, and submission.
Skill in cultivating and maintaining strategic partnerships with external stakeholders.
Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, allocate resources, and meet deadlines within a complex organizational environment.
Strong communication skills with the ability to convey complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences.
Skill in negotiating contracts, agreements, and other arrangements with external collaborators and funding agencies.
Capacity to collect, analyze, and interpret data to inform decision-making, assess performance, and measure the impact of research and sponsored programs.
Visionary leadership, inspiring others, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment conducive to innovation and excellence.
Commitment to upholding ethical standards, integrity, and compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
Strategic thinking to develop and implement plans aligned with institutional priorities.
Problem-solving ability to identify challenges, develop innovative solutions, and adapt to changing circumstances.
Interdisciplinary collaboration aptitude to address complex societal challenges.
Change management capability to lead organizational change and promote continuous improvement.
Team leadership skills to motivate and empower teams, delegate responsibilities, and foster a culture of teamwork, trust, and accountability.
Supervisory Responsibility This position has supervisory responsibility over various teams and functions, including research administrators, innovation and entrepreneurship staff, sponsored programs specialists, interdisciplinary research centers, and faculty development programs.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods.
Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 20 pounds.
Normal physical mobility, structure, strength, and endurance.
Periodic travel, including airline travel and overnight stays, may be required.
Other Duties
Strategic Planning, Policy Development, Grant Review, External Representation, Faculty Recruitment, Research Compliance Oversight, Resource Development, Technology Transfer, Community Engagement, Data Analytics, Faculty Awards and Recognition, Continuous Improvement.
Qualifications
Terminal degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., or equivalent) in a relevant field from an accredited institution.
Substantial experience (at least 7 years) in research administration, grant management, innovation management, sponsored programs, or related roles within higher education or research-intensive organizations.
Demonstrated success in securing external funding through grant writing and sponsored programs management.
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Knowledge of federal regulations, compliance requirements, and ethical standards governing research and sponsored programs.
Experience promoting interdisciplinary collaborations, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship initiatives.
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of research, innovation, and sponsored programs.
Licensing and Certifications (Preferred)
Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS), Certified Pre-Award Administrator (CPRA), or Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA).
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa.
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.
Seniority Level Executive
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Education and Training
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