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Georgia State University - Atlanta, GA
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About the position
The Vice President for Research and Economic Development (VPRED) at Georgia State University (GSU) is a senior leadership role responsible for guiding the university's research mission and strategic planning. The VPRED will oversee a budget of $12.2 million and manage a team of 13 direct reports, contributing to the university's growth in research and scholarship. This position requires a dynamic leader who can inspire faculty and staff, promote research opportunities, and ensure compliance with ethical research practices.
Responsibilities
- Guide the university's scholarly mission and research-related strategic planning.
- Anticipate and promote research opportunities for faculty.
- Uphold an institutional environment that fosters excellence in research, creative activity, and scholarship.
- Ensure that policies, systems, and processes are seamless and easy to understand.
- Develop financial strategies that support and benefit research.
- Support the dissemination and commercialization of discoveries.
- Assure legal compliance with proper and ethical research practices.
- Represent the university to local, regional, and national constituencies, including federal and other funding agencies.
- Manage resources associated with the Office of the Vice President of Research and Economic Development.
Requirements
- Earned doctoral degree.
- Relevant administrative and leadership experience in a research-intensive university.
- Record of distinguished scholarship and track record of research activity.
- Evidence of leadership of a large interdisciplinary university or research center.
- Experience in supporting technology transfer, commercialization, and industry partnerships.
- Understanding of federal funding mechanisms, advocacy, and compliance.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in infrastructure development with multiple constituencies.
- Ability to inspire and motivate a diverse faculty and staff.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and growth.
