Assistant Vice Chancellor
Company: SRA International
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: September 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Salary Information: Salary commensurate with skills,
qualifications and experienceDEPARTMENT OVERVIEWUnder leadership of
the Vice Chancellor for Research, the Office of Research has
primary responsibility for research policy, planning and
administration of the UC Santa Cruz Research enterprise. The Office
of Research supports the research community through five units: the
Office of Sponsored Projects, Research Development, the Office of
Research Compliance Administration, the Innovation & Business
Engagement HUB and the Office of Research Business & Operations.JOB
SUMMARYThe Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research (AVC-R) reports
directly to the Vice Chancellor for Research (VCR). The AVC-R is a
member of the VCR's leadership team and directs, through
subordinate managers, multiple units within the Office of Research
(OR): Office of Sponsored Projects (OSP), Office of Compliance
Research Administration (ORCA) and Research Integrity and Export
Control. -The AVC-R oversees research administration and compliance
and develops organizational policies and authorizes their
implementation. As part of the OR senior leadership group, the
AVC-R plays a key role in resource planning, long-range strategic
planning and performance measurement. The AVC-R provides advice,
guidance and assistance to the senior leadership of the
organization. The AVC-R represents the organization in
organization-wide and systemwide meetings and discussions. The
AVC-R is responsible for helping move issues to resolution, often
by consulting with multiple units within the VCR's organization and
across campus, and is a key contributor to the Vice Chancellor's
success in managing the UCSC research enterprise.JOB DUTIES50% -
Management and Leadership--- Directs the activities of suboridinate
managers, having overall responsibility for functional programs.
Provides guidance to subordinate managers to resolve complex
research administration issues.--- Ensures the overall monitoring
and success of assigned functions and for integrating these
activities with other campus units.--- Leads senior managers to
establish organizational strategic plans and goals that work
towards ensuring compliance and effective management of units.---
Determines organizational structures of assigned departments and
allocation of subordinate management responsibilities.--- Provides
consultation on a variety of HR and financial management issues.---
Serves as the Title IX liaison for campus research areas.25% -
Strategic planning--- Makes long-term strategic decisions that
reflect upon the organization as a whole, and may be emulated at
other UC locations.--- Represents the campus on system-wide working
groups and committees, maintains relationships with colleagues
across the system and at University of California, Office of the
President (UCOP) to ensure consistency and compliance and stay
informed of changing policies.--- Leads large research
administration projects to protect the organizational assets.25% -
Advising and Consultation--- Advises senior management and faculty
on complex grant and contract proposals or compliance issues, such
as Institutional Review Board (IRB), Institutional Animal Care and
Use Program (IACUC), foreign influence and Conflict of Interest
(COI).--- Working with senior management, advises and identifies
solutions on controversial situations, customer negotiations,
implementation of policies and procedures.REQUIRED
QUALIFICATIONS--- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or
equivalent experience / training.--- Excellent leadership abilities
with the ability to establish mission and goals at the macro-level;
to lead subordinate management to develop goals in alignment with
mission.--- Experience managing large teams requiring subject level
expertise.--- Strong research skills with ability to analyze and
synthesize information or circumstances to define problems and
suggest solutions.--- Excellent skills to work collaboratively and
act persuasively in sensitive situations.--- Excellent skills in
conflict management techniques.--- Demonstrated ability to
establish metrics for department and employee goals which measure
effectiveness of contributions to efficient operations of
department.--- Advanced skills in strategy development, systems
planning, process improvement, and change management.--- Advanced
project management skills.--- Demonstrated interpersonal skills
with the ability to develop productive working relationships; to
establish credibility with all levels of leadership.---
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities/projects
simultaneously and deliver quality results on deadline.---
Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and use
discretion.--- Demonstrated experience organizing,
coalition-building, and communicating with leaders across the
organization to drive process improvement or compliance.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS--- Advanced degree preferred.--- Thorough knowledge
of research contracts and grants management.--- Experience with
compliance activities, i.e., an understanding of Human Subject and
Animal protection, as well as familiarity with Export Control,
Conflict of Interest (COI), Research Ethics, and other compliance
areas.--- Thorough knowledge of the organizational environment of
higher education at a large research university.--- Knowledge of UC
policies and procedures.SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT---
Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment
criminal history background check.--- This position may be
considered for hybrid work, subject to the terms of a telecommuting
agreement and dependent on the needs of the research community,
with the potential requirement to come to campus for some meetings
or events. While telecommuting/remote working, the employee is
responsible for ensuring a worksite environment suitable for
accomplishing their regular job duties during scheduled hours of
work and, if applicable, arranging for dependent care just as they
would if they were working in person at a UCSC worksite.--- The
University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination
Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy,
covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an
approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of
hire.Attach your resume and cover letter when applying for this job
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