Research Program Officer, 0089200

Description

Title: Research Program Officer 
Position Number: 0089200
Hiring Unit: Ofc of the Provost/ Ofc of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship (OVPRS)
Location: UH at Manoa
Date Posted: February 27, 2025
Closing Date: Continuous.  First review of applications will begin on or about March 17, 2025 and will continue until the position is filled.  
Employee Type: Executive/ Managerial (EM)
Salary Information: $103,776 - $186,806; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
Full Time/Part Time: Full-time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Other: Pending position 

I.  INTRODUCTION

The University of Hawai'i (UH) at Manoa is the premier institution of higher learning in the Pacific Basin and belongs to an international community of research universities. UH-Manoa is the only Carnegie classified Doctoral/Research Universities-Extensive in Hawai'i and the Pacific Basin, and is one of the nation's few land-, sea-, and space grant institutions. The Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship (OVPRS) is an executive administrative office within the Manoa Provost's Office. The OVPRS has leadership responsibility for the planning, direction, initiation, development, and coordination of research programs and policies at the UH Manoa. The Office promotes and facilitates activities that advance UH Manoa's distinction as a Carnegie R1 doctoral university at the highest level. Current OVPRS programs include strategic research development, postdoctoral and student research, and environmental health and safety programs.

II.  DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Perform administrative staff work supporting development and administration of research policies.

Assists in assessing research program planning needs and program priorities.

Drafts reports and responses to internal and external inquiries concerning research programs and policies.

Provides advice to the Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship (VPRS) and Assistant Vice Provost for Research and Scholarship (AVPRS) on research-related issues, analyze issues, and work with units of the University to resolve such issues.

Assists the VPRS in conducting complaint and grievance investigations, analyze information gathered through fact- finding, participate in discussion on rendering decision on complaints and grievances.

Responds to inquiries from internal/external groups on behalf of the VPRS and AVPRS.

Conducts background research and draft position papers, reports, recommendations, presentations on research initiatives, activities, and programs.

Independently work on research and special projects assigned by the VPRS and the AVPRS, including collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data from a variety of sources.

Assists in identifying opportunities for strategic research development.

Researches, review, and interpret Federal, State, and private funding opportunities in targeted priority research areas.

Identifies and disseminates extramural research funding opportunities targeted to faculty member's research expertise.

Assists with the coordination of faculty research travel awards, internal competitions for limited submission grant opportunities, and other OVPRS initiatives, activities, and program.

Keeps up-to-date on research related matters at the UH Manoa.

Identifies and assists faculty in apply for honorific awards. 

Manages and coordinates UH Manoa faculty expertise database and other collaboration analytic tools.

Assists in the development, organization and coordination of pertinent research summer programs.

Assists in a variety of research administrative activities as may be assigned by the VPRS and the AVPRS.

May serve as the designated representative of the OVPRS in various committees, task forces, and agencies.

Coordinates and supports postdoctoral and student research and scholarly work in collaboration with graduate degree program, UH Manoa Graduate Student Organization, and Graduate Division.

Facilitates postdoctoral research scholars' career advancement and promotes an enriched community for postdoctoral research scholars in collaboration with programs and units at UH Manoa.

Acts as the liaison to the University of Hawaii Foundation (UHF)

Other duties as assigned.

III.  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PhD degree in an academic discipline from an accredited university or college of recognized standing or equivalent experience.

Three (3) years of professional experience in higher education, including grant development, data collection, analysis, and report writing related to academic or research settings.

Knowledge of research administration or related field.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Program planning and evaluation/research skills.

Computer competency in word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external constituencies of the university.

IV.  DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in research development, sponsored research, data analytics and related activities.

Knowledge of University of Hawai'i policies and procedures. 

Knowledge of RCUH policies and procedures.

Working knowledge of statistical analyses software.

To Apply: A NEOGOV account must be established, and then candidates may attach the following to the online application: (1) A cover letter indicating your interest in the position and how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications; (2) A current curriculum vitae; and (3) Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of three (3) professional references.
 
Note: Original official transcripts are required at time of hire. References will not be contacted without prior notice to the candidate. A background check will be made prior to employment.  

Inquiries: Chad Walton, Asst Vice Provost, 808-956-4531, cwalton@hawaii.edu

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status.  For more information, visit:  https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
 
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
 
 Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/   

Salary : $103,776 - $186,806