Chief Research & Creative Activity Officer

SRA International; Fargo, Northern (ND, KY); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

North Dakota State University is seeking a Vice President for Research and Creative Activity (VPRCA) to serve as the university’s chief research officer and a member of the President’s Cabinet. The VPRCA will oversee the Research and Creative Activity division, including sponsored programs, research integrity, security, compliance, and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished scholarly record, extensive senior leadership experience in research administration, and a

Qualifications

• A distinguished record of scholarly or creative achievement suitable for full professor at NDSU.
• Extensive senior leadership experience in research or creative activity administration.
• Proven ability to secure external funding for interdisciplinary research.
• Commitment to fostering an inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Research and Creative Activity division strategies and priorities.
• Provide budget, personnel, and operational oversight.
• Promote research integrity, security, and compliance.
• Lead development of industry partnerships and technology transfer.

Skills

Distinguished scholarly/creative achie

Senior leadership in research admin

External funding track record

Commitment to inclusive environment

Education

Full professor at NDSU

Job description

North Dakota State University is seeking a Vice President for Research and Creative Activity (VPRCA) to serve as the university’s chief research officer and a member of the President’s Cabinet. The VPRCA will oversee the Research and Creative Activity division, including sponsored programs, research integrity, security, compliance, and strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished scholarly record, extensive senior leadership experience in research administration, and a