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Exciting Leadership Opportunity : Vice President, Office of Research and Project Administration
We are seeking an innovative, strategic leader to steer the Office of Research and Project Administration (ORPA), a critical function responsible for the administration of all sponsored projects. This position plays a key role in overseeing grants, contracts, and the financial stewardship of both externally and internally funded research, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and fostering collaboration across the research community.
As Vice President, you will shape the vision of research administration, overseeing grants, contracts, financial stewardship, and regulatory compliance while fostering collaboration and excellence across the research community.
Role OverviewLeadership and Strategic Oversight
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for ORPA while maintaining alignment with departmental goals.
- Cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, efficiency, and excellence.
Sponsored Projects Administration (Grants & Contracts)
Lead all aspects of grants and contracts administration, ensuring compliance with funding agency regulations and institutional policies.Coordinate proposal development, submission, and post-award non-financial management.Oversee the central sponsored programs pre-award office for hospital and research institute enterprises.Research Financial Management
Lead budgeting, financial management, and fiscal oversight of funded research.Ensure accurate allocation and utilization of resources while maintaining compliance with financial regulations.Act as a transformational steward for cost containment and sustainability.Research Administration Operations
Enhance administrative processes to support pre-award and post-award activities.Manage data and reporting for the research enterprise.Compliance and Risk Management
Monitor new regulations and support compliance efforts across ORPA.Identify and manage potential risks in alignment with institutional policies and federal regulations.Monitoring and Outreach
Develop policies and procedures for effective monitoring and compliance of sponsored projects.Provide mentorship, training, and support for researchers navigating the funding landscape.Building Relationships with Collaborators
Serve as the primary point of contact between ORPA and internal / external collaborators, including faculty, funding agencies, and regulatory bodies.Team Management and Development
Supervise and mentor a professional team, fostering innovation and collaboration.Promote a diverse and inclusive work environment focused on professional growth.Key Qualifications
10 years of progressive research administration experience, including grants and contracts, pre-award, and post-award management in an academic, medical center, or university environment.Strong understanding of sponsored project regulations, including federal, state, and institutional guidelines, with experience ensuring compliance.Core Skills & Abilities
Financial Stewardship : Proven ability to balance fiscal management with cost containment and efficiency.Regulatory Compliance : Deep understanding of grants, contracts, and regulatory requirements.Collaboration & Relationship-Building : Exceptional interpersonal skills for fostering relationships with faculty, leaders, and funding agencies.Problem Solving & Innovation : Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities to drive continuous improvement.Agility & Effectiveness : Ability to manage competing priorities and adapt to evolving research needs.Communication & Emotional Intelligence : Skilled communicator with the ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders.
