Senior Advisor for Research Administration and Transition

The Pennsylvania State University; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State is seeking a Senior Advisor for Research Administration and Transition to provide strategic counsel and continuity of operations during onboarding of the new Associate Dean for Research Administration.

The role focuses on onboarding, knowledge transfer, and maintaining ongoing support for research faculty, trainees, and students while guiding administrative initiatives and organizational development. Remote/hybrid work is not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Associate Dean for Research Administration or equivalent senior leadership position.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Penn State College of Medicine, Penn State University, and Penn State Health research enterprise, policies, and governance structures.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide onboarding and mentoring support to the incoming Associate Dean for Research Administration.
• Advise on stakeholder relationships and internal/external partnerships.
• Ensure continuity of research administration during leadership transition.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Research administration

Policy knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Senior Advisor for Research Administration and Transition

The College of Medicine invites applications for a part-time academic (non-exempt) job of Associate Professor, Senior Advisor for Research Administration and Transition. The Senior Advisor for Research Administration provides strategic counsel, institutional knowledge, and transition support to ensure a seamless transfer of leadership and continuity of research administration operations during the onboarding of the new Associate Dean for Research Administration.

Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location.For additional information on remote work at Penn State, seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

Job duties to include:

• Provide onboarding and mentoring support to the incoming Associate Dean for Research Administration.
• Facilitate the transfer of institutional knowledge, historical context, and best practices related to research administration, compliance, and faculty support.
• Ensure continuity and uninterrupted support of research faculty, trainees, and students in matters related to research administration during the leadership transition.
• Advise on stakeholder relationships and key internal and external partnerships.
• Provide guidance on complex research administration matters, including faculty development, proposal support, compliance, and research operations.
• Assist with the evaluation and prioritization of ongoing initiatives during the transition period.
• Undertake special assignments related to research strategy, administrative effectiveness, and organizational development.
• Serve as the Institutional Official for the IACUC.

Preferred Requirements, qualifications, education and/or competencies:

• Prior experience serving as an Associate Dean for Research Administration or an equivalent senior research leadership position.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the College of Medicine, Penn State University, and Penn State Health research enterprise, strategic priorities, and organizational cultures.
• Thorough knowledge of institutional research policies, procedures, governance structures, and external funding environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

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