Director of Research Strategy

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences is home to 15,000 students; 1,300 faculty and staff; and over 186,000 alumni. The college is home to more than 65 units and 70 plus majors. LAS is a diverse and dynamic place made up of incredible people doing impactful work every day at the heart of the university.

The Office of the Dean is the central administrative unit for the College of LAS and is home to college leadership and business functions including human resources, finance and resource planning, business services, curriculum and academic policy, research, facilities, and inclusive excellence.

Job Summary

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences is seeking a strategic leader who shapes and advances the research agenda across all LAS disciplines. This key role involves fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, optimizing research policies and processes to promote research excellence, and enhancing the impact of our scholarly endeavors.

Duties & Responsibilities

Strategic vision and priority setting to expand the LAS research portfolio

* Develop strategic priorities for the LAS Office of Research.

* Collect and analyze data on college and unit-level research funding trends.

* Develop strategies to increase success of college researchers in competing for funding and publishing their scholarly work.

* Identify emerging research opportunities and connect units and researchers with appropriate opportunities.

* Plan and support research-related events, including training and faculty development activities, collaboration- building and networking events, and research symposia.

* Represent LAS in internal and external forums related to research policy, funding, and administration.

Develop and oversee Office of Research processes.

* Develop processes related to research administration for LAS units. Issues may include research safety, sponsored research, conflict of interest, research integrity, cost-sharing, and other research-related topics.

* Oversee and support Office of Research committees.

* Lead the LAS limited submission review process by communicating with the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Innovation and recruiting faculty reviewers.

* Maintain information about cost share requests and facilitate review of requests.

* Support teams of researchers in the preparation of large-scale grant proposals.

* Develop processes to collect, curate, and maintain information about LAS researcher expertise.

* Prepare and distribute information to faculty, researchers, and external partners.

Other duties as assigned that further the mission of the Office of Research and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

Required Qualifications

* Master's degree in life sciences, physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences or humanities Minimum of four years of professional experience in a research environment Experience in project management

Preferred Qualifications

* PhD in life sciences, physical sciences, social and behavioral sciences, or humanities

Experience with sponsored research, including writing research proposals

Supervisory experience

Successful candidates will have:

* Strong analytical, project, and time management skills, including the ability to prioritize work and manage a variety of projects simultaneously with accuracy and detail

* Ability to communicate effectively with others including professional writing and strong listening skills

* A demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people

* Awareness of, and sensitivity to, cultural and linguistic differences

* Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The target salary for this position is $105,000. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.

This position is unable to support candidates who require work authorization sponsorship.

This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule (remote work and in-person work in Champaign-Urbana each week).

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on May 28, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button on the posting and upload your cover letter, resume (months and years of employment must be included), and names/contact information for three professional references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your application materials, including all relevant experiences.

In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact lascollegehiring@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

For assistance with resume creation and mock interviews, please follow this link for University of Illinois Human Resources workshops (held every other week): https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/1595?c=illinois

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.

Requisition ID: 1024195

Job Category: Administrative

Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu