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Vice President for Research and Innovation Partnerships (4936)

Employer
Northern Illinois University
Location
Illinois, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 25, 2023
Position Summary

The VPRIP serves as the chief research officer and is responsible for developing and implementing the vision, plan, and policies guiding the university’s research portfolio, and overseeing all aspects of the university’s research infrastructure, operations, research facilities, and compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

STRATEGY & VISION
• Develops and implements the vision, plan, and policies to guide the NIU research portfolio and consults regularly with university faculty, staff and administration to achieve the organizational research, scholarship and artistry goals;
• Serves as the primary advocate on research activities and as a representative in efforts to produce major new research programs within the scientific community as well as expanding the organization’s reputation in research, innovation and creative works;
• Champions, supports, and develops ways to catalyze the research and innovation pipeline through education, awareness, and utilization of resources;
• Develops a research and innovation strategy building on current assets, supports the regional needs of the community, and positions the institution for scholarly excellence.

COLLABORATION
• Advises, mentors, and collaborates with NIU leadership and investigators to strengthen output and success rate of high- quality publications, extramural grant proposals and research initiatives;
• Develops sustainable relationships with local, regional, federal, public, private and industry sources to increase innovative, collaborative scholarship and externally sponsored funding opportunities;
• Stimulates and supports the growth of innovative multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary research and scholarship throughout the NIU enterprise; and
• Promotes and assists with opportunities for intellectual property and technology transfer in partnership with the NIU senior administration (general counsel, financial and appropriate leadership team, etc.).

OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Advises senior administration on research initiatives, policy, and operations;
• Develops and promotes research support policies, practices, and programs fostering the professional growth and development of the NIU community including investigators, students, and staff;
• Ensures compliance with all federal, state and university regulations governing research ensuring research is conducted according to the highest ethical and safety standards;
• Directs activities of senior staff responsible for pre-award and post-award research administration, and staff charged with the preparation of grants that provide university-wide research support;
• Effectively supervises administration of the Office of Sponsored Programs Administration, Office of Innovation, Office of Research Development, Center for Burma Studies, campus-wide research facilities, and the Office of Research Compliance, Integrity, and Safety;
• Develops administrative infrastructure supporting and enabling successful, focused research across the NIU enterprise;
• Prioritizes and allocates internal budgetary resources for research opportunities; and
• Effectively collaborates with university shared governance.

Minimum Required Qualifications (Civil Service)

N/A

Specialty Factors (Civil Service)

N/A

Preferred Qualifications (Civil Service)

N/A

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)
  • Earned doctorate or other terminal degree from an accredited university and a distinguished record of research, and/or scholarly productivity;
  • For hire with tenure, the candidate must have a demonstrated record of teaching, research and service commensurate with rank in a department or school related to the candidate’s area of expertise;
  • At least 10 years of demonstrated, progressive leadership experience in academic administration, research, and/or innovation and commercialization.
Additional Requirements (SPS)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSAs) & Characteristics
  • Commitment to excellence on both a personal and professional level, with the highest level of personal integrity and ethical standards, and be known for compassion, fairness, and objectivity;
  • Proactive, innovative, creative, and visionary, with an ability to apply creative solutions to complex problems and constructively embrace and lead change initiatives;
  • Collegial, highly collaborative, and visible leadership style;
  • Adaptive and resilient, inspires others to develop multi-disciplinary collaborations;
  • Strategic thinker with an entrepreneurial spirit;
  • Inclusive, and personally committed to ensuring diversity, both in perspectives and in personnel, with the ability to bring out the best in others and develop a spirit of collaboration within and among stakeholders;
  • Facilitator and problem-solver who earns the trust of the community, instilling a sense of “fair play” and placing the goals of the institution ahead of those of any individual, group, or department;
  • Executive presence with an engaging personal presentation style encouraging consensus-building and cooperation.
Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

Leadership
  • Distinguished national scholar, researcher and educator commensurate with potential appointment as a tenured full professor;
  • Demonstrated success as a principal investigator of substantial competitive federal research grants (or equivalent) and success in attracting support for research from private partnerships, government agencies, industry, and other funding entities.
  • Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive and diverse office of research, and expressed commitment to promoting equity in research funding and participation.
Research Administration
  • Extensive professional experience in research and research administration with a demonstrated ability to support the needs of faculty artists, scholars and researchers;
  • Extensive scholarly interest and commitment promoting the full spectrum of scholarship, including that conducted by undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, interdisciplinary research, and creative works;
  • Extensive knowledge of, and experience with, research funding issues, policies, and sources;
  • Demonstrated ability to administer a large research-support enterprise with a focus on outcomes, including exercising fiscally sound oversight of the budget.
Partnership, Innovation, & Commercialization
  • Experience in building and sustaining collaborative partnerships with industry, venture capital institutions, philanthropic organizations, state agencies, and other universities;
  • Demonstrated ability organizing programs to support the commercialization of research and intellectual property generated across the university;
  • Demonstrated understanding of the importance of promoting and leveraging Hispanic/Minority Serving/ Emerging Research Institution funding programs to achieve overarching university research innovation and commercialization goals;
Physical demands/requirements
  • Regular office related duties
  • Sitting for extended periods of time
  • Using computer/electronic equipment for extended periods of time
  • Occasional lifting and moving items weighing up to 25 lbs
Appointment and Compensation Details

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date

07/1/2023

Anticipated Appointment End Date

06/30/2024

Percent of Staff Year

1.00

Standard Hours Per Week

37.50

Salary

Commensurate with experience, qualifications, and education; position will include a robust benefits package

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range

N/A

Earn Type

Salary

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

Application Procedure

More information on Northern Illinois University may be found here: www.niu.edu/visit and for the full leadership profile, please see: https://harrissearch.com/pub/publications/searches/harris-search-associates-selected-by-northern-illinois-university-to-lead-the-search-for-the-next-vice-president-for-research-and-innovation-partnerships/ .

Procedure for candidacy
Applications should include a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. Applications and nominations will be accepted until the position is filled. Confidential review of materials and screening of candidates will begin immediately. Harris Search Associates is assisting Northern Illinois University for this search.
Please contact Jeffrey Harris, Managing Partner or Eric Christ, Senior Consultant for further details.

Jeffrey Harris, Managing Partner Eric Christ, Senior Consultant
Tel: 614-798-8500 Tel: 614-798-8500
Cell: 614-354-2100 Cell: 614-800-9974
Email: jeff@HarrisSearch.com Email: eric@HarrisSearch.com

Special Instructions

Quick Link to Applicant

https://employment.niu.edu/postings/69157

Is Background Check Required?

Yes

EEO Statement Summary

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
TitleIXCoordinator@niu.edu
815-753-5560

Visa Policy

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form . For further assistance, please contact the office of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity ( AAEO ) at ada@niu.edu .

Safety Information

NIU provides annual reports on campus security and fire safety.

Read the Annual Safety and Security Report. Contact the Ethics and Compliance Office at 815-753-1649 for a hard copy.

Read the Fire Safety Report . Contact the Department of Environmental Health and Safety at 815-753-0404 for a hard copy.
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Supplemental Questions

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