Associate Research Director

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number
0801459

Classification Title
Associate Research Director

Working Title

Department
1890 Land Grant Research

Department Contact Email
mkuti@centralstate.edu

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Associate Research Director ( ARD ) is responsible for administering the conduct of scientific research related to the CSU Land-Grant Program. The ARD will help lead the development of long-term strategies to enhance the Land-Grant research programs. The ARD will manage the human and physical assets of the ARDP to ensure optimum outcomes. The ARD will direct research initiatives in collaboration with state-wide research and extension efforts. The ARD is an integral member of the Land Grant leadership team and reports to the Dean of the College of Engineering, Science, Technology, and Agriculture ( CESTA ) and the 1890 Land-Grant Director. The position oversees the day-to-day research program supported which includes USDA Evans Allen Research, McIntire-Stennis, and other programs. Assists in program evaluation and reporting to the US Department of Agriculture, other funding sources and the university. The ARD also assists in the compliance of all Land Grant Program Research Programs including compliance with USDA rules and regulations. Reviews all ARDP proposals and scientific manuscripts before submission. Promotes and represents the Land Grant research projects and programs on a state, regional, and national basis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provide leadership for research program direction and priority needs for the Agriculture and Research Development Program ( ARDP ).
• Assist in managing the 1890 Research Program resources.
• Assists in the selection, development, and review of the ARDP proposals, budgeting, and publications.
• Assists in the hiring, placement, and evaluation of research faculty and staff.
• Assist in developing CSU’s Plan of Work
• Develop plans in collaboration with Associate Extension Administrator in accordance with the focus areas of state and national concerns and direct the implementations of the plans.
• Coordinates the preparation and submission of the technical reports for ARDP research projects to the National Institute for Food Agriculture ( NIFA ) and other funding agencies.
• Engage with other university research communities by forming relationships that strengthen the CSU 1890 Land Grant programming.
• Participate in professional meetings of Agriculture Experiment Station Directors and other related meetings.
• Work with CSU administrators and faculty; state and local leaders in agriculture, food, nutrition and health, life sciences, agricultural business and natural resources; industry, private organizations, and government agencies; and other institutions of higher education.
• Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics, with preference for agriculture related area.
• Academic credentials to merit the rank of an Associate Professor.
• Exemplary grant and peer publication record.
• Experience as a Project Director/Principal Investigator or chair of a department or higher for a minimum of three years.
• Leadership experience in conducting and administering large research programs.
• Leadership in relevant technical expertise.
• Record of Technical Presentations in research conferences.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES :

• In-depth understanding and contemporary vision of the land-grant mission.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively and collegially in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to the promotion of equal opportunity, diversity, and affirmative action.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of constituents and stakeholders.
• A record of success at a level that is tenurable in an academic unit at a land grant institution.
• Knowledge and experience in working with limited-resource and minority group clientele.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and managing complex, high value budgets from public and private external funding sources.
• Working knowledge of federal and private agency sponsors, grants, and contract regulations, and university policy.
• Ability to analyze complex situations and determine the appropriate steps for resolution.
• Demonstrated successful experience in working with governmental and legislative leadership.
• Demonstrated record of accomplishments as an educational leader, scholar, and administrator including a successful record of leading people, leading change, building teams and coalitions, and building consensus.
• Demonstrated ability to articulate a clear vision, motivate others to join in the vision, and lead in the planning and execution of the steps to achieve the vision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience at a Land Grant Institution
• Academic credentials to merit the rank of a full Professor.

Posting Date
05/01/2023

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Position Category
Staff - Monthly (Exempt)

Budgeted Annual Salary
Commensurate with experience

Supplemental Questions

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Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents