Vice Provost Research Admin., Innovation, and Sponsored Programs

TITLE: Vice Provost for Research Administration, Innovation, and Sponsored Programs 

DIVISION: Division of Academic and Student Affairs 

DEPARTMENT: Office of Sponsored Programs 

REPORTS TO: Vice President and Provost  

CLASSIFICATION: Staff-12 months 

EFFECTIVE DATE: July 1, 2024 

STANDARD WORK HOURS: 37.5 hours per week 

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-Time  

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt 

JOB SUMMARY:  

Kentucky State University (KSU) seeks an innovative and experienced leader to serve as the Vice Provost for Research Administration, Innovation, and Sponsored Programs. Reporting directly to the Vice President and Provost, the Vice Provost will provide strategic direction and oversight for research administration, innovation initiatives, and sponsored programs to support the university's mission of academic excellence and community engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in research administration, grant management, innovation management, and partnership development, with a commitment to fostering a culture of research excellence and innovation across the institution. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  

1. Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives to enhance research administration, innovation, and sponsored programs at KSU, aligning with the university's mission, goals, and priorities.
2. Research Administration: Provide leadership and oversight for research administration functions, including proposal development, grant management, compliance, and reporting, to support faculty research endeavors and maximize external funding opportunities.
3. Innovation and Technology Transfer: Promote a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship by facilitating technology transfer, commercialization activities, and startup incubation programs in collaboration with faculty, students, industry partners, and regional stakeholders.
4. Sponsored Programs Management: Oversee the administration of sponsored programs, contracts, and grants, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations and policies, and providing support and guidance to faculty and staff throughout the grant lifecycle.
5. Partnership Development: Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with industry, government agencies, foundations, and other external stakeholders to enhance research collaborations, secure funding, and promote technology transfer, innovation, and economic development.
6. Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Foster interdisciplinary collaborations and partnerships among faculty, students, and external stakeholders to address complex societal challenges and advance knowledge in key research areas.
7. Ethics and Compliance: Ensure adherence to ethical standards, integrity, and compliance with all relevant regulations, policies, and best practices governing research, innovation, and sponsored programs activities.
8. Budget Oversight: Manage budgetary resources allocated to research administration, innovation, and sponsored programs, ensuring effective stewardship, accountability, and alignment with institutional priorities.
9. Faculty Development: Provide professional development opportunities, training, and support to faculty members to enhance their research capabilities, grant writing skills, and success in securing external funding.
10. Data Analysis and Reporting: Collect, analyze, and report data on researc