Staff Openings

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Administration

University, MS

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 7 days ago

Data AnalysisComplianceAccountingAuditingProcess ImprovementProcurementResearchLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationMentoringInternal Audit

About the role

The Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Administration (AVC-RA) is a senior leadership position within the Office of Research and Economic Development at the University of Mississippi.
The AVC-RA is responsible for supporting effective stewardship, compliance, and operational excellence of sponsored projects throughout the award lifecycle, with primary coordination for post-award administration and research financial management.
Strategic Leadership and Research Administration

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Develop and implement strategies that support the University's goals for research growth, competitiveness, and operational excellence.
Champion organizational change initiatives designed to improve research administration processes and faculty support.
Maintain effective internal controls designed to safeguard sponsored funds and mitigate institutional risk.
Monitor emerging regulatory developments and help implement appropriate operational and policy responses.
Foster strong coordination between pre-award and post-award functions to ensure seamless support throughout the sponsored project lifecycle.
Collaborate with academic units, principal investigators, research centers, and administrative offices to improve the effectiveness and consistency of research administration services.
Serve as a senior institutional resource on sponsored programs administration matters and support strategic decision-making involving sponsored activities.
Collaborate closely with Procurement Services to develop and maintain research-focused procurement practices that support sponsor requirements, scientific acquisition needs, and institutional compliance obligations.

Master's degree or higher from an accredited institution.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, sponsored programs administration, research finance, compliance, procurement, or related research operations.
Extensive knowledge of federal sponsored project requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), sponsor regulations, financial compliance requirements, and research administration best practices.
Master's (Required)
Demonstrated leadership experience managing complex administrative operations within a research-intensive university, academic medical center, federal laboratory, government agency, or similarly complex organization.
Demonstrated experience leading organizational improvement initiatives and managing institutional risk.
Excellent communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills.

Certified Research Administrator (CRA), Certified Financial Research Administrator (CFRA), CPA, or comparable professional credentials.
Experience coordinating both pre-award and post-award sponsored programs administration functions.
Experience supporting significant growth in externally funded research programs.
Core Competencies
Strategic leadership and organizational effectiveness.
Expertise in sponsored programs administration and research operations.
Financial stewardship and regulatory compliance.
Risk assessment and mitigation.

The University of Mississippi - fondly referred to as Ole Miss - stands as a premier public research institution with a proud legacy of academic distinction.
We are devoted to nurturing a vibrant, inclusive community where every member - student, faculty, and staff - can achieve their fullest potential.
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community.

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons.
The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Ensure compliance with federal regulations, sponsor requirements, state laws, and institutional policies governing sponsored projects.
Coordinate institutional responses to sponsor reviews, audits, monitoring activities, and compliance assessments related to sponsored programs administration.

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