What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Vice Chancellor for Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance position at InsideHigherEd?
Posting Number : PG193958EP
Internal Recruitment :
Working Title :
Associate Vice Chancellor for Sponsored Programs and Regulatory Compliance
Anticipated Hiring Range :
Commensurate with experience
Work Schedule :
Monday - Friday, 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm, overtime as required to meet deadlines
Job Location : Raleigh, NC
Department :
Office of Research & Innovation (ORI)
About the Department :
Research administration and compliance are essential to a successful university research enterprise. Responsibility is shared between researchers, academic units and central offices, which work together to support projects through the award lifecycle.
Sponsored Programs is responsible for pre-award and nonfinancial post-award activities for contracts, grants and cooperative agreements. In partnership with College Research Offices, Sponsored Programs facilitates the preparation and submission of proposals to all external sponsors, and has administrative responsibility for more than 3,700 award actions securing over $500M annually. Sponsored Programs staff negotiate and execute all sponsored funding agreements from Federal, State and local governments, nonprofit and industry sponsors. Sponsored Programs is responsible for non-financial post-award management, outgoing subawards, and non-monetary agreements necessary for the conduct of research, such as collaboration and data use agreements.
Regulatory Compliance comprises oversight functions for protection of human and animal research subjects, conflicts of interest and commitment, export controls, facility security, and research integrity. The Regulatory Compliance program enables NC State research by ensuring that it is conducted in accordance with the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and honesty as well as in compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and policies governing research to maintain the public trust.
SPARCS operates in a decentralized university environment, serving as the administrative hub of the research and externally sponsored programs enterprise. SPARCS enjoys close collaborative relationships with the Office of Contracts and Grants for post-award financial and effort management, the Office of Research Commercialization to ensure that NC State University fosters an eco-system of discovery and technology transfer centered on impact, innovation, and industry engagement, and the Office of Information Technology to develop and maintain enterprise systems supporting research and research administration. Additional key partnerships include General Counsel, Advancement Services, and University Libraries.
Essential Job Duties :
The University seeks a seasoned sponsored programs professional to provide strategic leadership to SPARCS and the University research community, maintaining the highest ethical and technical standards for NC State research, while ensuring sufficient resilience to support a growing research portfolio and navigate changes in the federal funding and regulatory environment.
The AVC has a leadership role in NC State’s Improving Research Infrastructure initiatives involving research administration personnel and business processes, and is the Data Steward for research administration data.
The AVC reports to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation and is a member of the Office of Research and Innovation Strategic Research Development Team.
Other Responsibilities :
Key Responsibilities :
Collaboration & Relationship Building :
- Foster strong, collaborative relationships with various stakeholders, including faculty, academic units, the Office of Contracts and Grants, the Office of Research Commercialization, General Counsel, and other key university offices. Act as a liaison with external funding agencies, government organizations, and industry partners to ensure successful research and compliance outcomes.
Leadership & Strategic Oversight :
Sponsored Programs Management :
Data Stewardship & Research Infrastructure Improvement :
Regulatory Compliance & Ethical Oversight :
Minimum Education and Experience :
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree and ten years of progressive leadership experience in university-sponsored programs and regulatory compliance management.
Candidates must demonstrate evidence of :
Other Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Relevant advanced degree.
Required License(s) or Certification(s) :
N / A
Valid NC Driver's License required :
Commercial Driver's License required :
Job Open Date :
02 / 14 / 2025
Anticipated Close Date :
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants :
Please apply online with a resume, letter of interest summarizing your qualifications, and the names and contact information of three professional references.
Position Number : 00001681
Position Type : EPS / SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours / week) :
1.00
Appointment : 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather :
Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events :
Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID :
060101 - Office of Research & Innovation (ORI)
AA / EEO :
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu .
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Salary : $500
