Assistant Vice President for Research and Sponsored
Programs
at California State University, Stanislaus
http://web.csustan.edu/HR/Employment_Opportunities/index.html
POSITION SUMMARY: California State University,
Stanislaus is seeking a creative, progressive, and energetic Assistant
Vice President for Research and Sponsored Programs. This newly
created position is an exciting opportunity to provide vigorous
leadership for sponsored programs, building on the University's successes
and achieving a higher level of extramural support for faculty. The
AVP is one who is intellectually invigorated by grant administration and
providing effective managerial oversight for sponsored program
administration within a collegial environment. Responsibilities
include pre-award grant development; post-award grant administration;
budgeting; and leadership for supporting research, scholarship, and
creative activities of faculty and students. The AVP will play a
crucial leadership role in planning and achieving ambitious goals that
contribute to the University's distinction.
The AVP manages the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, vested
with the institutional responsibility for securing extramural funding
that contributes to institutional priorities and supports faculty in
their research, scholarship, and creative activities. The Office
provides vital services for research policy development and
implementation and in support of the scholarly activities of
students. The AVP serves as liaison with community agencies in
envisioning and developing joint funding projects related to the
University's mission of commitment to the region. This is a
full-time administrative position in the California State University
Management Personnel Plan, serves at the pleasure of the President, and
reports to the Vice Provost.
THE UNIVERSITY: California State University, Stanislaus is
a dynamic university, serving one of the fastest growing areas in the
country: the San Joaquin Valley located 90 miles east of San
Francisco and close to world-famous recreational areas. The
University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution that serves a diverse
student body (8,300 headcount) with faculty committed to diversity as a
vital element for educational excellence, leading to exceptionally high
student retention and graduation rates. Widely recognized for its
quality academic programs by rankings in U.S. News and World
Report, the Princeton Review, and Hispanic Outlook
Magazine, the University has 10 nationally accredited programs and
holds the highest level of accreditation by the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges. The University offers 40 undergraduate
majors, 7 post-baccalaureate credentials, and 11 master’s programs, with
new baccalaureate, master's, and doctorate in education programs under
development. New instructional facilities have been built for the
unique pedagogy of professional programs, laboratory sciences, and the
performing arts. Within this context of a vibrant campus
environment, the Office of Research and Sponsored Program’s level of
productivity in support of faculty and students has steadily increased
resulting in current annual direct grant awards of approximately $6.5
million. Overall, multi-year grants account for $17 million in
direct awards.
(http://web.csustan.edu/ORSP
)
QUALIFICATIONS: The successful candidate must have an
earned master’s degree (doctorate preferred) from an accredited
institution. Successful managerial and budgetary experience and
increasingly responsible positions in a higher education, business, or
agency environment, including success in obtaining extramural funding or
similar job-related experiences. Creative thinking and execution of
innovative ideas. Skill in supervising the work of others in a
collegial environment. Success in working in a multi-ethnic
environment that supports diversity. Ability to conceptualize
cross-disciplinary research/grant ventures. Ability to forge strong
connections with external agencies to achieve institutional
priorities. Extremely strong administrative, budgetary,
organizational, interpersonal, communication, and negotiation
skills. Skill in developing, interpreting, communicating, and
implementing federal and state policies to ensure regulatory compliance
while responsive to an academic environment. Ability to provide
quality services, using technological systems for effectiveness and
efficiency.
POSITION: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and
experience, plus an excellent benefits package. Benefits
information is available at
http://www.calstate.edu/Benefits/Summaries/2006_MPP.pdf
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: This position has a desired
starting date of April 2007, or as soon thereafter as possible.
Screening of applications begins immediately and continues until the
position is filled. For full consideration, applicants must include
a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names of five professional
references. Forward applications electronically
to:
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Office of the Vice Provost, California State University,
Stanislaus
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Patrick A. Kelly, Ph.D.
Professor of Zoology & Coordinator,
Endangered Species Recovery Program
California State University, Stanislaus
1900 N Gateway Blvd., Suite 101
Fresno, CA 93727, USA.
(559) 453-1103
(559) 453-1227 (fax)
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