Associate Vice President, Research

University of Virginia • Charlottesville, VA

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About The Position

The Associate Vice President for Research Operations and Executive Director of the Office of Sponsored Programs at the University of Virginia is responsible for overseeing pre-award and post-award grants management, contracts management, and research business operations. This role serves as the Institutional Official for all sponsored project administration, managing over $500 million in research awards annually. The position requires strong leadership, compliance monitoring, and collaboration with various university units to ensure effective research administration and support for principal investigators.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; Doctoral degree preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive responsibility in the administration of sponsored research at a major research university or federal government.
• Experience in negotiating government and corporate contracts.
• Experience in supervising and motivating professional and administrative staff in a large team environment.
• Strong understanding of research finances and current management principles.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated working knowledge of federal grant and contract administration.
• Experience implementing Huron grant management system.
• Deep understanding of clinical trials agreements and cost-accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Institutional Official for all pre-award and select post-award activities, including grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.
• Monitor all sponsored projects proposals and awards for compliance with federal agency and UVA regulations.
• Provide high-level service support to principal investigators and departmental grant and finance administrators.
• Establish standard operating procedures for service delivery and develop internal performance metrics.
• Supervise staff and foster excellence and effectiveness in the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP).
• Provide education, training, and research information for OSP staff and UVA departments.
• Collaborate with the Director of Electronic Research Administration to improve systems for proposal development and award management.
• Oversee the efficient operation of the OSP office, including budget and expenditures management.
• Lead interactions with federal agencies and other institutions to promote awareness of the national research agenda.
• Represent the Office for Sponsored Programs on university-wide committees and national task forces.

Benefits

• Hybrid work eligibility
• Professional development opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree