Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Administration

$141,693 - $170,000/Yr

University of North Carolina - Charlotte, NC

Full-time - Senior

Charlotte, NC

Educational Services

About the position

The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Administration (AVCRA) at UNC Charlotte plays a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the comprehensive research administration functions within the Division of Research. Reporting directly to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, the AVCRA is responsible for leading the Office of Research Services and the Office of Sponsored Projects Administration, ensuring compliance with federal regulations, and enhancing the university's research capabilities. This position involves strategic planning, staff supervision, and fostering a culture of innovation and problem-solving to support the university's research community.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and overall operational management of the Division of Research's Office of Research Services and Office of Sponsored Projects Administration.
• Improve compliance and create administrative systems that meet external funding requirements.
• Approve applications for external support and assure compliance of grant activities with federal, grant agency, and university policies.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of the Center for Research Excellence to grow the University Sponsored programs portfolio and develop faculty skills in grant seeking, writing, and management.
• Supervise and direct office staff, providing opportunities for training and professional development necessary to conduct the functions of the offices effectively.
• Develop, recommend, and implement policies and procedures for the administration of contracts and grants.
• Represent the University to external organizations and agencies and serve as a liaison with these groups.
• Maintain strong, positive relationships with faculty and staff, college-based research offices, and sponsor agencies.
• Remain abreast of current trends and policy changes relating to external funding and participate in related national and regional conferences and meetings.
• Develop and implement appropriate campus policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with research and sponsor/project financial and administrative management requirements.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
• At least three years of extensive experience in research and sponsored projects administration in a higher education setting.
• Strong leadership, entrepreneurship, and administration skills.
• Demonstrated research administration excellence through professional activity.
• Extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of research administration in a university setting.
• Strong inter-and intrapersonal skills, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with multiple stakeholders.

Nice-to-haves

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience across the full life-cycle of grants and contracts research administration (pre- and post-award).
• Strong familiarity with federal and private research funding and ability to analyze, interpret, and implement policy guidelines.
• Experience working with large, enterprise-wide financial and reporting systems.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $141,693 - $170,000 per year.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment fostering innovation and teamwork.