Senior Advisor for Research Administration and Transition

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

The College of Medicine at Penn State University invites applications for a part-time Associate Professor role, Senior Advisor for Research Administration and Transition. The position provides strategic counsel and transition support to assure a seamless onboarding of the new Associate Dean for Research Administration.

The Senior Advisor will onboard and mentor the incoming dean, facilitate transfer of institutional knowledge on research policies, compliance, and faculty support, and ensure

Qualifications

• Prior experience as Associate Dean for Research Administration or equivalent senior leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of research administration, policies, and compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic advisory

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

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.

• 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.

Background checks/clearances: Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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