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>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>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: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED], Office of the Vice Provost, California State University, Stanislaus ------------------------------ 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) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://esrp.csustan.edu/ Conservation is a state of harmony between men and land. (Aldo Leopold)
