Associate Vice President for Research Advancement, Senior Advisor to VPRI

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

Required Qualifications

• PhD degree or other doctoral degree.
• 10 or more years of professional experience in research advancement activities and / or leadership roles within higher education.
• Established track record of conducting independent research coupled with a record of success in securing and managing research grants.
• Deep understanding of federal, state, and / or private funding sources (e.g., NIH, NSF, DoD), as well as trends in emerging research areas.
• Expertise in reviewing and providing constructive feedback on research grants such as service on grant panels.
• Ability to analyze and interpret complex data sets related to institutional performance metrics, research funding, proposal success rates, and other indices to inform research strategy development.
• Experience with supervising and developing staff.
• Comfort with public speaking, representing the research mission of the university in various forums.
• Ability to effectively communicate research goals and successes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working with diverse internal stakeholders (e.g., deans, department heads, central administration) to support research initiatives across multiple departments or colleges.

Position Overview

The Associate Vice President for Research Advancement, Senior Advisor to VPRI, will direct the research advancement team who administers multiple seed grant programs, matching funds for federal awards, limited submission competitions, and impact awards.

This position reports to the Vice President for Research and Innovation (VPRI) and will serve as a close advisor to the VPRI on research advancement, strategic initiatives, local and statewide partnerships, internal unit engagements, and management of reports and presentations for the Board of Regents and the President’s office.

The AVP is responsible for serving as a senior analyst for institutional reporting and strategy development, collaborating with multiple stakeholders and other units to support research advancement initiatives.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage the RIO Research Advancement team including oversight of multiple seed grant programs, matching funds for federal awards, limited submissions competitions, and impact awards.
• Serve as a close advisor to the VPRI on research advancement, strategic initiatives, and local and statewide partnerships.
• Identify emerging research trends and funding opportunities and develop reports and recommendations for VPRI.
• Assist VPRI on implementation of policies and regulatory changes to ensure safety and compliance of the research enterprise.
• Manage the RIO Advisory Board meetings and serve as the lead point of contact for the board members.
• Develop and utilize data-driven insights to assess and improve research advancement efforts.
• Assist VPRI with preparation and delivery of presentations and reports on the research enterprise to key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the RIO's External Affairs and Communications teams to highlight research successes.
• Attend departmental faculty meetings on behalf of the VPRI.
• Host delegations from industry and federal agencies that intersect with Research 2030 initiatives.
• Develop new and existing programs and initiatives within RIO.

Appointment

The percent time of this position is negotiable (100% is preferred). The position is an annually renewable P&A administrative appointment.

Application Process

Candidates applying by December 1, 2024, will be given priority consideration. Applications must include :

• A letter of interest that addresses the position responsibilities
• A curriculum vitae
• The names of three references

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.

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