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Prairie View A&M University Assistant Vice President, Research & Innovation in United States
Job Title
Assistant Vice President, Research & Innovation
Agency
Prairie View A&M University
Department
Research Administration
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Prairie View, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Assistant Vice President (AVP) in the Division of Research & Innovation (R&I) reports to the Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI) and, under general direction, develops, manages, and directs research projects, programs, initiatives, and activities across the Division of Research & Innovation (R&I). Under the general direction of VPRI, the AVP leads the development and enhancement of research support infrastructure such as policies, guidelines, and training materials, manages faculty and student research councils, and coordinates with support offices within the university. The AVP manages the functional areas, including grants and contracts, research development, research compliance, student research, innovation-commercialization-entrepreneurship-economic development. In that capacity, the AVP is expected to maintain a high level of faculty and client service for research policy, processes, and high operational efficiency in research grant administration while fostering a culture of informed-self-directed research compliance with institutional, federal and sponsor regulations and stewarding the growth of the innovation enterprise at PVAMU.
Responsibilities:
Infrastructure Development: Under the general direction of VPRI, the AVP leads the development and enhancement of research support infrastructure such as policies, procedures, guidelines, and training materials, organizes training, supports and manages faculty and student research councils, coordinates with support offices within the university. Works with various internal and external entities to advocate, resolve issues, facilitate initiatives, and coordinate special projects as the Vice President assigned.
R&I Operations: Under general guidance, the AVP manages the functional areas, including grants and contracts, research development, research compliance, student research, innovation-commercialization-entrepreneurship-economic development. In that capacity, the AVP is expected to maintain a high level of faculty and client service for research policy, processes, and high operational efficiency in research grant administration while fostering a culture of informed-self-directed research compliance with institutional, federal and sponsor regulations and stewarding the growth of the innovation enterprise at PVAMU. Supervises and trains subordinate staff. Evaluate the effectiveness of reporting units’ operations and implement programmatic changes as necessary to maintain adequate and compliant programs.
Leadership Assistance: Assists the Vice President in Research Administration to develop, manage, and direct and effectively administers projects, programs, initiatives, and special activities across the Division of Research & Innovation (R&I), Provides inputs and recommendations to the Vice President on a variety of internal and external issues affecting the Division’s research and innovation portfolio and operations, and assist with day-to-day administration of the Division.
Reporting and Continuous Improvement: Coordinates and assesses continuous improvement efforts. Develops communication processes within the department to provide clear guidance and solutions. Develops routine and ad hoc reports and program proposals. Establish a robust customer-focused approach to researchers that balances proactive outreach and responsiveness by the units and continuously monitor processes to ensure customer satisfaction. Develop performance metrics for the reporting areas and submit regular data-driven performance reports to the Vice President to significantly increase the research and innovation portfolio.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience:
Master’s degree in applicable field.
Seven years of progressive and successful management experience in research development and administration and/or academic administration in a university, industry, or government environment.
Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Knowledge of higher education.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others across a range of fields and perspectives on behalf of the university.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Ph.D. or a terminal degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
Eight years of successful administrative experience in a university or research setup is preferred.
Knowledge of and experience with university research policy-making is preferred.
Proven skills in administering programs, managing professional staff, planning, problem-solving, and interpersonal relations.
Strong communication and advocacy skills, equally effective with both internal and external constituents.
Participatory management and leadership styles that model the values of service, initiative, and collaboration.
Ability to bring together cross-functional teams to develop institution-wide projects.
Job Posting Close Date:
- 05/10/2024
Required Attachments:
Please attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae
Cover Letter
Application Submission Guidelines:
All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the PVAMU Career site.
The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu should you need assistance with the online application process.
Background Check Requirements:
All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.
For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.
For more information, visit www.pvamu.edu .
Your career opportunities with a “University of the First Class” begins here!
Prairie View A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.
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