Created | 05/08/2024 |
Reference | 240578907 |
Country | United States |
State | Arkansas |
City | Jonesboro |
Zip | 72401 |
Salary | - |
Position #: A00031
Department: Research and Technology Transfer Employment Status: Full time (29-40 Hrs) # of openings: 1 Proposed Salary Range: Commensurate with Experience Type of Employment: Staff Location: ASU-Jonesboro Closing: 6/7/24 Please note: All postings close at 12 A.M. CST on the closing date. A-State participates in E-Verify. Position Summary: The Executive Director for Research Development (EDRD) serves a critical and multi-faceted role in Research and Technology Transfer (RTT). The EDRD is the lead research development liaison with faculty members, collaborating with them on finding appropriate grant solicitations, helping to develop proposal documents, developing and maintaining institutional data and boilerplate documents housed in RTT, and working closely with Advancement and their foundation staff on foundation-sponsored research awards. The EDRD supervises a growing team of pre-award staff including the Director for Proposal Development, the Director of Contracts and Agreements, and the Director for Student Research, among others. Qualified candidates will possess exemplary professionalism, excellent verbal and written communication skills, computer skills, a high level of organization, and will have a demonstrated track record of successful collaborative work with diverse team members. Knowledge of the academic research enterprise is key. Duties & Responsibilities:
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Research and Technology Transfer at A-State is a fast-paced, exciting workplace focused on research, innovation, and discovery. As a result, we need employees who 1) are honest, 2) have a positive attitude, 3) work hard, 4) are professional, and 5) are enthusiastic about problem-solving. We seek a detail-oriented leader who has developed decision-making skills, works well independently and on a team, can delegate responsibilities to team members, works well under deadlines, follows through on projects, has developed excellent verbal and written communication skills, and has cultural competency. Successful candidates will have strong computer skills in a variety of software programs. Knowledge of the academic research enterprise is key. We seek a candidate with demonstrated experience with grant proposal development, positive and effective interactions with grant sponsor agencies, and the ability to manage a diverse staff in a work environment where everyone thrives. General Days/Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Additional hours as requested or needed Regular and reliable attendance Other: Please note: all position postings close at 12:00 A.M. CDT on the position closing date; in other words, make sure your application is submitted by 11:59pm the day before the closing date. Arkansas State University is a comprehensive, public research institution that is classified as a doctoral university with high research activity (R2). Research and Technology Transfer supports faculty, students, and staff in pre-award grant proposal development, execution of contracts and agreements for sponsored research and creative endeavors, intellectual property protections for invention and commercialization, and research compliance for the entire university. Jonesboro is a community of 80,000 people located in Northeast Arkansas, amid the Mississippi Alluvial Plain and Crowley's Ridge ecoregions. We are an hour away from Memphis, Tennessee, and the Ozark Highlands. Jonesboro boasts a regional center for quality healthcare, a variety of dining and entertainment options, a low cost of living, and plenty of recreational opportunities. To apply, please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three references. For any questions, feel free to reach out directly to the Vice Provost for Research, Innovation, and Discovery, Dr. Travis Marsico at tmarsico@astate.edu. Minimum Qualifications: An earned Master's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field Experience in proposal development, pre-award research administration, prospecting for research funding, grant writing, and/or reading and interpreting grant solicitations Experience managing and leading a staff An earned Certified Research Administrator (CRA) designation or willingness to obtain CRA designation E-Verify Participation Notice: https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf E-Verify Right to Work: https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf PI240578907 |
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Employer | Arkansas State University |