Vice Provost Research Admin., Innovation, and Sponsored Programs

Kentucky State University-posted 4 months ago

Full-time • Executive

Frankfort, KY

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Kentucky State University (KSU) seeks an innovative and experienced leader to serve as the Vice Provost for Research Administration, Innovation, and Sponsored Programs. Reporting directly to the Vice President and Provost, the Vice Provost will provide strategic direction and oversight for research administration, innovation initiatives, and sponsored programs to support the university's mission of academic excellence and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in research administration, grant management, innovation management, and partnership development, with a commitment to fostering a culture of research excellence and innovation across the institution.

Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to enhance research administration, innovation, and sponsored programs at KSU.
Provide leadership and oversight for research administration functions, including proposal development, grant management, compliance, and reporting.
Promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship by facilitating technology transfer, commercialization activities, and startup incubation programs.
Oversee the administration of sponsored programs, contracts, and grants, ensuring compliance with regulations and policies.
Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with industry, government agencies, foundations, and other external stakeholders.
Foster interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships among faculty, students, and external stakeholders.
Ensure adherence to ethical standards, integrity, and compliance with all relevant regulations.
Manage budgetary resources allocated to research administration, innovation, and sponsored programs.
Provide professional development opportunities, training, and support to faculty members.
Collect, analyze, and report data on research productivity, sponsored funding, and innovation outcomes.

Comprehensive understanding of research administration practices, including grant proposal development and compliance.
Familiarity with policies, regulations, and best practices governing sponsored programs.
Knowledge of innovation ecosystems, technology transfer processes, and entrepreneurship support programs.
Understanding of the structure, policies, and procedures of higher education institutions.
Awareness of funding opportunities available from various sources.
Proficiency in preparing competitive grant proposals.
Skill in cultivating and maintaining strategic partnerships.
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Skill in negotiating contracts and agreements.
Capacity to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
Ability to provide visionary leadership and inspire others.
Commitment to upholding ethical standards and compliance.
Capacity to develop and implement strategic plans.
Ability to identify challenges and develop innovative solutions.
Aptitude for fostering interdisciplinary collaborations.
Ability to lead organizational change and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Skill in motivating and empowering teams.

Membership in the Research Administrators Certification Council, Society of Research Administrators International, or National Grants Management Association.
Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification.
Certified Grants Management Specialist (CGMS) certification.
Certified Pre-Award Administrator (CPRA) certification.
Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA) certification.

Full-Time employment status.
Exempt employment classification.
Standard work hours of 37.5 hours per week.

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