Strategic Research & Innovation Leader (Senior AVP)

Texas Southern University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Southern University is seeking a Senior AVP Research and Innovation to provide strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for the institution’s research enterprise. The role partners with academic leaders to grow sponsored programs, expand external funding, and advance interdisciplinary research and innovation across the campus.

The SAVP-RI will guide research development, compliance, and infrastructure, collaborating with deans, centers, and external partners to boost national

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate or terminal degree from an accredited institution.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary research initiatives and teams.
• Strong ability to secure external research funding and manage programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for strategic research initiatives and programs.
• Advance sponsored projects, external funding, and inter-institutional collaborations.
• Strengthen research development, faculty support, and proposal development.
• Oversee research administration, compliance, and infrastructure planning.
• Lead budgeting, resource allocation, and strategic planning for research activities.

Skills

Executive leadership

Research development

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Communication

Budgeting & resource management

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree

Job description

Texas Southern University is seeking a Senior AVP Research and Innovation to provide strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for the institution’s research enterprise. The role partners with academic leaders to grow sponsored programs, expand external funding, and advance interdisciplinary research and innovation across the campus.

The SAVP-RI will guide research development, compliance, and infrastructure, collaborating with deans, centers, and external partners to boost national