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A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality, affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education. For more information on Rowan University, click here

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Assistant Vice President of Sponsored Research and Administration

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Work type: Regular Full-Time
Location: Glassboro, New Jersey
Categories: Managerial

Assistant Vice President of Sponsored Research and Administration

Job Duties Summary:

Rowan University is a growing, dynamic university and it is recognized as one of the top 100 public universities in the nation. It was ranked the nation's third-fastest growing public research institution by Chronicle of Higher Education this year. Rowan has risen from normal to extraordinary, and recently, has celebrated the newly formed Rowan Virtua College of Medicine and Life Sciences and The Shreiber School of Veterinary Medicine. Rowan’s research expenditures have increased seven times over the last decade and faculty are actively engaged in cutting-edge research sponsored by various funding agencies, such as but not limited to: Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health, National Science Foundation, and NASA. It is an exciting time to be at Rowan and the Division of University Research (DUR) is being re-envisioned, and restructured. If you are interested in becoming part of a rising university and leading a dynamic Office of Sponsored Programs team, read over the job description below and apply!

The Assistant Vice President for Research reports directly to the Vice President for Research, and will serve as a senior member of the Division of University Research (DUR)’s leadership team. This individual will have responsibility for oversight and support the daily operation of the Office of Sponsored Programs, and collaborate closely with other departments both within DUR and throughout Rowan University  to lead a strong culture of customer service and will support professionalism, accountability, and compliance, improve operational efficiency, and rapid research growth.  They will engage with research faculty, staff, research centers, college leadership and other research supporting units at all Rowan University campuses; and the research community on matters related to grant submission and management. They are well immersed in the research community, and have rich knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations related to pre-award and post-award management. 

Position Summary:

The AVPSRA will provide vision and leadership on all matters relating to sponsored programs, working to create foundational, sustainable, effective, and efficient sponsored programs policies, procedures, and practices to support Rowan’s future status as a R1 institution. The AVPSRA oversees pre and post-award across all campuses of Rowan, and supports all Schools and Colleges, Centers, and Institutes in their sponsored programs work. The AVPSRA will be an authorized signatory on sponsored programs documents (e.g., serving as the AOR), and will act as the subject matter expert in many sponsored programs areas, including interfacing and supporting other offices at Rowan (e.g., Research Compliance, General Counsel, Finance, etc.). This is a confidential position, reporting to and thought-partnering with the Vice President of Research.

Job responsibilities:

  • Serve as the chief finance and operations officer for the Division of Research, including the development of all budgets for the Division of Research
  • Lead and manage all sponsored programs activities across Rowan University and support such activities across all affiliate or partnership agreements
  • Provide and propose input on strategic directions, organizational structure and efficiencies, to support Rowan University’s goal of achieving R1 status
  • Oversee and directly manage pre and post award activities, staff, business processes, databases, subscriptions, memberships and all related obligations
  • Continually assess and implement best practices and develop policies/procedures accordingly, including participation/coordination in all internal and external audit activities  
  • Develop and negotiate complex federal and other research agreements beyond the scope of the Office of Sponsored Programs (such as Cooperative Research and Development Agreements), and partner, as needed, with other University offices
  • Coordinate pre and post-award efforts of all offices reporting to or working with the Division of University Research
  • Ensure appropriate education and training is provided to all researchers and related decentralized personnel, (e.g., faculty, staff and students) as well as staff for pre and post-awards
  • Represent DUR on University committees and serve as communications liaison for Division of University Research, including outreach with other departments and the development of joint policies and procedures. 
  • Serve as point person for inquiries of DUR data and metrics for both internal and external data requests, and as a part of continuous improvement, develop and implement meaningful data and metrics for DUR. Prepare reporting and analysis for quarterly/annual DUR reports as well as accrediting bodies and ranking agencies for the university as a whole as well as individual colleges. Evaluate and implement changes to improve reporting efficiency, accuracy and timeliness
  • Serve as project manager on special projects such as University Indirect Cost Rate Proposal/Negotiation and research fringe benefit rate negotiation

Required Qualifications: 

  • Minimum requirement is a Master’s degree, or two additional years of experience
  • Minimum of six (6) years of experience in planning, development, and the administration of pre-award and post-award activities at a R1 institution in a central administration office/unit
  • Knowledge of and ability to manage budget, accounting, and invoicing
  • Knowledge of and ability to correctly interpret regulations in grant submission and management, and do so in a way with minimal administrative burden
  • Demonstrated responsibility at research in a university, medical school, or hospital with extensive interface with administrators, faculty, regulatory agencies, and sponsors
  • Ability to develop and conduct effective education and training programs
  • Effective interfacing with other research teams (e.g., research development, compliance, commercialization, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Professional certifications supporting pre and post-award
  • Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment
  • Demonstrated knowledge of how to facilitate superior performance in a unionized environment
  • Ability to work effectively, diplomatically and in a professional manner; as well as the ability to develop strong relationships and trust with faculty and staff, College Deans, Department Chairs, center directors College administrative staff, and other research supporting units

Note:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US, and the university will not sponsor an applicant for a work visa for this position. 

Rowan University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diverse people and abilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

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About Rowan University

A top 100 national public research institution, Rowan University offers bachelor’s through doctoral and professional programs in person and online to 22,000 students through its main campus in Glassboro, N.J., its medical school campuses in Camden and Stratford, and five others. Rowan University is home to eight colleges and nine schools. For more information on these colleges, please click here.

Now celebrating its Centennial, Rowan focuses on practical research at the intersection of engineering, medicine, science, and business while ensuring excellence in undergraduate education. The University has earned national recognition for innovation, commitment to high-quality and affordable education, and developing public-private partnerships. A Carnegie-classified R2 (high research activity) institution, Rowan has been recognized as the fourth fastest-growing public research university, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education.

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Rowan University celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ethnicity, race, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, (dis)ability status, military status, and other NJ protected classes. Rowan University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment as required by Title IX. Rowan is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with (dis)abilities.

To request reasonable accommodation, contact Christy Mroz, Administrative Assistant, OEE@rowan.edu, 856-256-5494. Rowan strongly encourages applicants from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and supporting regulations, Rowan does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education programs or activities that it operates; this extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its supporting regulations may be directed to the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, or to the University’s Title IX Coordinator, Office of Student Equity & Compliance, Rowan University, Hawthorne Hall, Suite 312, 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028, titleIXcoordinator@rowan.edu, 856-256-5440.

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Residency Requirements

Rowan University is subject to the residency requirements of the NJ First Act (N.J.S.A. 52:14-7, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Any person hired to a non-exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey or have one (1) year from the date of employment to establish, and then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey. Any person hired to an exempt position shall either have their principal residence in New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York or have ninety (90) days from the date of employment to establish, then maintain, principal residence in the State of New Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, or New York.

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If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Department of Public Safety Office, located at Bole Hall Annex, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (856) 256-4562 or 4506.

The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, public safety authority, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Rowan University Residential Facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. This information is required by federal law, Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or "Clery Act" and is provided by the Rowan University Department of Public Safety.