Associate Vice President for Research, Innovation and Economic Development

Working Title:  Associate Vice President for Research, Innovation and Economic Development

Classification Title:  Administrator III

Posting Details 

Priority Application Deadline (Posting will remain open until filled): Monday, March 23, 2026 @ 11:55pm PST

Position Summary

The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Research, Innovation, and Economic Development provides vision and leadership for increasing campus activities in sponsored research, grants and contracts as well as innovation and economic development activities. The AVP’s leadership and management responsibility includes fostering an inclusive and supporting environment for faculty, staff, and students of diverse backgrounds. The position reports directly to the Provost and Sr. Vice President for Academic Affairs and has a defined partnership with University Enterprises, Inc. for post awards activities.

FLSA: Exempt (Not eligible for overtime compensation)

Anticipated Hiring Range: $15,000 per month - $18,270 per month; commensurate with the candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

CSU Classification Salary Range: $6,891 per month - $22,119 per month 

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Salary Grade/Range:  1

Recruitment Type: Regular (At-will)

Time Base: Full-Time

Work Hours: Monday - Friday; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. Work hours may include evening and weekends, dependent on department needs. Position works on-site. 

Department Information 

Welcome to the Offices of Research, Innovation, and Economic Development (ORIED), a unit of Academic Affairs. We work to expand the research capacity of Sacramento State faculty, staff, and students, and to link a range of academic and infrastructure initiatives that advance our faculty and campus connections to the regional community. ORIED staff provide comprehensive services and manage support programs to advance new research and scholarship at our institution. The Student Research Center offers a range of research services to students and coordinates events to showcase students' research, scholarship, and creative activities. https://www.csus.edu/experience/innovation-creativity/oried/

Required Qualifications 

Education/Experience

1. Broad-based experience with federal, state, and local research, grants and contracts, preferably in a University setting;
2. Demonstrated experience obtaining funding for research activities and infrastructure development;
3. A record of administrative achievement in developing and managing personnel and budget;
4. An earned doctorate degree from an accredited university.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

1. Established relationships with program officers and administrators of major national and regional funding agencies;
2. Experience working with diverse faculty, staff and student populations and implementing practices to ensure an inclusive environment;
3. Knowledge of the complexities of grant and contract development and management;
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse population of students, staff and faculty;
5. Knowledge of grant development including those specific to a broad range of the various state agencies, California State University system or other public/private university systems, and various academic disciplines;
6. Knowledge of budget development and management;
7. Effective leadership, management, organizational and communication skills.
8. Commitment to maintaining a welcoming and inclusive work environment with diverse colleagues and constituents including faculty, students, staff, and members of the community.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Ability to complete the pass background check process.

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