Associate Vice President, Strategic Research Growth - Internal to UGA Search

Position Summary

Internal to University of Georgia Professor Search

The Associate Vice President ( AVPR ) for Strategic Research Growth is responsible for cultivating and supporting interdisciplinary research teams across campus to advance and realize the full potential of current and future integrative teams for the growth of UGA’s intellectual capacity and grant funding support. The AVPR oversees large proposal support and internal seed grant programs to foster strategic research growth as well as serving as a liaison and catalyst for developing new centers, institutes, and strategic initiatives for growing interdisciplinary research among other areas of responsibility.

The AVPR is responsible for leading the growth and refinement of a UGA environment that provides a comprehensive, coordinated support framework for convergent faculty teams. This framework includes the means to strategically plan, initiate, facilitate, and augment the formation of new and strengthened convergent teams. The AVPR also advocates for best practices in professional development, team training, team support, and similar activities.

The role will include serving as a liaison and catalyst for cultivating and developing new centers, institutes, and strategic initiatives for growing interdisciplinary research.


The incumbent will serve as the Vice President of Research’s (VPR’s) liaison with select centers and institutes in collaboration with the other APVRs.

The incumbent reports to the VPR and may have other duties as assigned than those described elsewhere.

The AVPR works closely with the VPR and Sponsored Program teams, Innovation Gateway, business staff, the Provost’s Office, UGA Colleges and Schools, the Graduate School, and centers and institutes on campus to execute duties.

The Office of Research is, by necessity, a highly matrixed environment. The AVPR will work in close collaboration with other Office of Research leaders to support the University research enterprise.

The position will be time-limited (up to three years) and is only open to tenured full professors at UGA .

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications submitted by August 31, 2024, will receive full consideration. Candidates interested in both AVPR roles should apply for each position separately. Letters of interest are limited to two pages; however, CVs should be comprehensive.

Posting Details

Posting Number

F2037P

Working Title

Associate Vice President, Strategic Research Growth - Internal to UGA Search

Department

VPR-Research Compliance Admin

About the University of Georgia

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia’s oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education ( https://www.uga.edu/ ). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University’s main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,000 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University’s enrollment exceeds 40,000 students including over 30,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 18 schools and colleges, as well as a medical partnership with Augusta University housed on the UGA Health Sciences Campus in Athens.

About the College/Unit/Department

College/Unit/Department website

Posting Type

External

Retirement Plan

Employment Type

Employee

Benefits Eligibility

Benefits Eligible

Underutilization

Advertised Salary

Anticipated Start Date

10/01/2024

Effective End Date (for Limited-Term postings)

Job Posting Date

07/22/2024

Job Closing Date

Open until filled

Yes

Location of Vacancy

Athens Area

EEO Statement

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).

USG Core Values Statement

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Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Position Details

Position Information

Classification Title

Assoc/Asst Vice President

FLSA

Faculty Rank

Professor

Contract Type

Academic (9 mo.)

Tenure Status

Tenured

Minimum Qualifications

Terminal degree.

Additional Requirements

Must be a current UGA Professor with Tenure.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• Experience building successful academic teams and programs within and across units.
• Direct experience building teams and centers with research funding organizations across federal, state, and nonprofit sectors.
• Ability to work effectively within university cultures, as well as federal and corporate cultures, to support building effective collaborations.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization, including with faculty and administrative leaders, to advance mutual goals and work within a matrixed environment.
• Record of sound administrative, personnel, and fiscal management at UGA or another large research institution.
• Demonstrate a passion for collaborating collegially with a wide range of internal and external constituencies.

Physical Demands

Is this a Position of Trust?

Yes

Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?

Yes

Does this position require a P-Card?

No

Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?

No

Is driving a responsibility of this position?

No

Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?

No

Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)

Yes

Credit and P-Card policy

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website .

Background Investigation Policy

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website .

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities

Research Development – Proposal Support


Oversee research development proposal support to include service offerings from the Office of Research consisting of:

• High-profile and complex proposal support
• Training grant support
• Institutional commitment coordination
• Limited submissions coordination and proposal writing
  
  

Percentage Of Time

35

Duties/Responsibilities

Research Development – Team Support


Oversee research development support to include:

• Planning and execution of strategic research roadmaps with unit(s) and faculty leaders
• Large grant project management and program coordination through a pooled team of project managers
• OoR Institute Incubator ( UGA Research Institute, Sustainability, Drug Discovery, Institute of Interdisciplinary Precision Agriculture, Precision One Health, etc.)
• Liaison with select Centers and Institutes
• Liaison with assigned Colleges/Schools
• Liaison to, and catalyst for standing up, select new campus-wide research centers, institutes, and initiatives (e.g. Center for Drug Discovery, Precision One Health, etc.)
  
  

Percentage Of Time

35

Duties/Responsibilities

Internal Funding

Manage and provide coordination for internal funding programs of the Office of Research, to include:

• Pre-seed grants
• Presidential Interdisciplinary Seed Grant administration
• Faculty Seed Grants
• OoR Internal Research Support Co-funding awards (working in close collaboration with the Director of Finance and HR in the Office of Research and their team)
  
  

Percentage Of Time

30

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you currently hold a faculty position at the rank of tenured full professor at the University of Georgia?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents