The University of Texas at San Antonio Hiring for Senior Associate Vice President for Research Administration at San Antonio, TX  Full Time

Location: San Antonio, TX
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Job ID: 11144
Full/Part Time: Full Time

Org Marketing Statement

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a Hispanic Serving University specializing in cyber, health, fundamental futures, and social-economic development. With more than 34,000 students, it is the largest university in the San Antonio metropolitan region. UTSA advances knowledge through research and discovery, teaching and learning, community engagement and public service. The university embraces multicultural traditions and serves as a center for intellectual and creative resources as well as a catalyst for socioeconomic development and the commercialization of intellectual property-for Texas, the nation and the world. Learn more , on or on , , or .

UTSA, situated in a global city that has been a crossroads of peoples and cultures for centuries, values diversity and inclusion in all aspects of university life. As an institution expressly founded to advance the education of Mexican Americans and other underserved communities, our university is committed to ending generations of discrimination and inequity. UTSA, a premier public research university, fosters academic excellence through a community of dialogue, discovery and innovation that embraces the uniqueness of each voice.

Posting End Date: This position is open until filled, application review will commence on 1/3/2024. At the discretion of the hiring department, this position posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received.

Salary Range: $205,000- $230,000 annualized, commensurate with education, experience and qualifications.

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, exempt.

Required Application Materials: Resume and cover letter are required.

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Essential Functions

1. Develop a plan for Research Administration that is comprehensive in meeting the needs of multiple constituencies.
2. Lead, manage and hold institutional responsibility for research infrastructure and services including the following units: Office of Sponsored Projects Administration, Research Integrity & Infrastructure, Research Finance & Operations, and Research IT & Business Intelligence.
3. Advise the Vice President for Research on strategic investments and initiatives, research policy development and practices.
4. Serve as chief financial officer and directs the development of annual budgets, and financial reporting of expenditures and commitments.
5. Establish a strong customer-focused approach to researchers that balances proactive outreach, responsiveness and sound fiscal management.
6. Serve as UTSA “face” for research administration engaging in UTSA, UT System, federal, and national initiatives.
7. Direct the implementation and communication of policies pertaining to research administration.
8. Direct the development and reporting of data and metrics for purposes of assessing UTSA’s sponsored program health.
9. Develop and implement policies, procedures and systems that assure the integrity of the institution, protect the safety and welfare of employees and research subjects, and promote compliance with all regulations governing the research process.
10. In conjunction with other UTSA offices, maintain appropriate accountability in managing research spending to ensure financial compliance in sponsored projects.
11. Work with Executives, Chairs, and Investigators to facilitate development and maintenance of research programs.
12. Monitor and respond to customer needs and any changes in the research mission.
13. Develop and monitor the annual fiscal year budget for Research Administration.
14. Oversee the recruitment, retention, and development of Research Administration staff.
15. Work carefully to provide appropriate data and reports to support research faculty and strategic institutional planning for research activities.
16. Work with research unit leadership to identify and comply with regulatory requirements.
17. Continuously monitor processes to ensure customer satisfaction.
18. Maintain a well-trained and service-oriented staff.
19. Function as an advocate for UTSA research program.
20. Lead /co-lead, or serve as member, on institutional research committees.
21. Identify appropriate internal controls for department and provide mechanisms to monitor and enforce compliance.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in business or related field and 12 years’ experience in the oversight and leadership of research operations within a large and complex academic institution OR Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and 15 years in the oversight and leadership of research operations within a large and complex academic institution.
• Breadth and depth of knowledge of management principles; excellent organizational and management skills; analytical ability to organize and present data and information for senior administration that demonstrates trends, progress to goals, space utilization dollar per square foot, profit and loss for research enterprise, and other key metrics.
• Fluency with regulations and compliance regarding sponsored research, animal welfare, human subjects research, conflicts of interest commitment, and scientific misconduct; a strong understanding of the importance of compliance and regulatory matters to the research enterprise and its ability to strategically align and balance education and research missions.
• Ability to manage and provide oversight for budgeting, accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting for research and sponsored program activities.
• Excellent leadership skills in supervising staff, delivering service to researchers, and leading teams through business process improvement and organizational change initiatives.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal relationship skills, acting as an influential member of the faculty and succeeding through influence as well as authority.
• Knowledge of, and ability to function in, a collaborative/participatory management environment.
• Proven track record of engendering confidence and in working effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain major initiatives within a highly complex academic and research environment.

Additional Information

• UTSA is a tobacco free campus.
• This is a security sensitive position. Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

Working Conditions

This position will be primarily located on UTSA Main Campus. Travel and parking expenses are the employee’s responsibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, it is the policy of The University of Texas at San Antonio to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or genetic information, and veteran status. The University is committed to the Affirmative Action Program in compliance with all government requirements to ensure nondiscrimination. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. UTSA campuses are accessible to persons with disabilities.

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