Senior AVP, Research Administration & Strategy

University at Albany

City of Albany (NY)

On-site

USD 245,000 - 260,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

University at Albany seeks an Associate Vice President for Research Administration in the Office of the Vice President for Research. The role leads the research administration enterprise, overseeing Sponsored Programs Administration and RFHR, while coordinating with ORRC and Academic Affairs to align policies, risk management, and compliance with institutional priorities.

The AVP drives strategic planning, organizational effectiveness, and performance improvement across the research lifecycle,

Qualifications

Master's degree from a college/university accredited by US DOE or internationally recognized accrediting body.
Ten (10) years of progressively responsible leadership and supervisory experience in research administration, sponsored programs, research operations, or higher education administration.
Experience in higher education administration.
Ability to develop and implement strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and organizational change.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and executive oversight of the University's research administration enterprise.
Coordinate integration of SPA, ORRC, RFHR, Academic Affairs, and related offices to ensure governance, communication, and accountability across the research enterprise.
Lead the development and implementation of strategic plans, roadmaps, and performance objectives that strengthen research administration infrastructure and growth.
Represent the VPRED in university leadership meetings, external forums, and advisory groups to advance research priorities and compliance.
Lead leadership development, succession planning, and workforce development for SPA and RFHR to ensure continuity of operations.