Job Details

Senior Associate Vice President of Research

About the Company

Dynamic public higher education institution

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1890

Employees
1001-5000

Categories

• Education
• Colleges & Universities
• Oklahoma
• Oklahoma City
• Oklahoma State University
• Tulsa
• Social Innovation
• Universities
• Social Impact

Specialties

• education
• innovation
• and creativity
• creativity
• higher education
• stem
• arts
• agriculture
• land-grant
• research
• and outreach

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Senior Associate Vice President for Research to join its dynamic team. The successful candidate will serve as the senior member of the Vice President for Research's leadership team, with the ability to stand in for the VPR as needed. This role is pivotal in providing OSU-wide leadership for the research enterprise and requires a candidate with an earned doctoral degree, a strong academic background, and a proven track record in research administration. The SAVPR will be responsible for a diverse operational portfolio, including institutional-level research strategy, faculty and student-facing research programs, and research-based economic development. The role demands a leader with deep management skills, the ability to inspire collaboration, and a commitment to advancing the research mission.

Key responsibilities for the Senior Associate Vice President for Research at the company include overseeing the Division's functional areas, such as research compliance, security, and capacity, and fostering a culture of research excellence and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a background in a complex organizational environment, with experience in areas such as grantsmanship, technology commercialization, and research integrity. They should be adept at working with a wide range of stakeholders to promote high productivity in research and be prepared to contribute to the company's bold university strategy. The role is instrumental in supporting the institution's tripartite mission of student instruction, groundbreaking research, and community engagement, and the candidate should be prepared to make a significant impact on the global research landscape.

Hiring Manager Title
Vice President for Research

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration