Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation Partnerships (4662)

Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation Partnerships (4662)

Position Title: Associate Vice President for Research and Innovation Partnerships (4662)

Location: LH 301

Department: VP Research and Innovation Partnerships (RIPS)

Classification: Vice President, Associate

Full-Time Position – FTE 1.00

Standard Hours Per Week: 37.5

Working Hours: M‑F, 8:00am‑4:30pm; some nights and weekends required.

Position Summary

Northern Illinois University, located in DeKalb, IL, invites applications for the position of Administrative Aide for the Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships.

The Division of Research and Innovation Partnerships encourages research, scholarship, artistry and entrepreneurship across campus by: Promoting the professional development of faculty and graduate students; seeking connections to accelerate the creation, integration and application of new knowledge; facilitating the submission of grants and contracts; celebrating the accomplishments of talented faculty, staff and students who contribute to NIU’s success as a student‑centered, public research university.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Vice President (AVP) is a key member of the RIPS leadership team and is an advocate for the full research, creative activity, and innovation agenda of the University. This leadership role will help expand the University’s work as a leading research institution where the faculty and staff create new knowledge and provide leadership to solve problems for Illinois, the nation, and the world.

Specific duties include:

• Leadership of the Office of Innovation (OI)
• Leadership of the Office of Research Development (OR)
• Key member of the Research Leadership team with significant partnership development responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead NIU’s innovation strategy, including oversight of the Office of Innovation, providing strategic guidance for the unit’s functions, and acting as the supervisor of the director.

Optimize the intellectual property functions of the university, including technology transfer strategy and processes, patent strategy and processes, licensing strategy and processes, and the strategy and development of the university innovation ecosystem to include elements of an incubator and entrepreneurship programming.

Further the development of strategic priorities for the 71 North Partnership Studio to fulfill the innovation aims of NIU, leading the strategy for programming and partnerships in the space to enhance the innovation offerings on campus.

Lead NIU’s research development strategy, including oversight of the Office of Research Development, providing strategic guidance for the unit’s functions and acting as the supervisor of the director.

Optimize the research development function of the university, ensuring alignment of programming with strategy to increase research capabilities, grant readiness, and collaboration of NIU faculty.

Provide strategic direction for research development support facilitating cross‑disciplinary research, scholarship, and artistry within NIU and with external partners.

Support faculty excellence by leading RIPS internal funding programming, providing strategic oversight of ORD programming including intramural funding, limited submission selection, faculty training, funding development, and other programs in support of University and RIPS mission, vision, goals, and priorities.

Act as a strategic leader for the facilitation of campus‑wide and external recognition for research, for example the Presidential Research, Scholarship, and Artistry Professor selection process, nominations for external fellowships, etc.

Lead the internal competition for limited submissions process and strategy.

Lead the finding funding and faculty matching process and efforts.

Forge external relationships with the national laboratories to foster an environment supporting current and future joint appointments.

In collaboration with the AVP – RSP, partner with the Associate Deans responsible for research across the university to collaboratively implement processes and resources to best support faculty research, scholarship, and artistry.

Administratively staff and manage the Northern Illinois Research Foundation.

Liaise with the Division of Outreach and Engagement and the Division of Advancement to collaborate on the development and implementation of a strategy for industry relations.

Act as one of the resource developers for RIPS, liaising with appropriate units to cultivate gifts, grants, sponsorships, and contracts to support the research and innovation missions of NIU.

Minimum Required Qualifications (SPS)

• A terminal degree or equivalent experience in research and/or innovation administration.
• At least five (5) years of demonstrated, progressive leadership experience in academic, research, and/or innovation administration.

Additional Requirements (SPS)

• Demonstrated ability to foster an inclusive and diverse division of research and innovation partnerships and expressed commitment to promoting equitable practices and transparency in internal funding and programming.
• Demonstrated understanding of the importance of compliance and regulatory matters to the research enterprise.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to analyze scientific and technical information.
• Ability to handle multiple, and sometimes complex situations, with evolving priorities involving numerous and sometimes competing constituencies.
• Ability to exercise initiative, work independently and in team settings.

Preferred Qualifications (SPS)

• Demonstrated success as a principal investigator of substantial competitive federal research grants (or equivalent) or demonstrated experience in leading an innovation program as demonstrated by successfully securing patents, successful start‑up operations, and/or successful licensing program.
• Demonstrated experience facilitating cross‑disciplinary research, innovation, or collaboration.
• General office requirements.
• Long periods of time seated/stationary.

Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Appointment Start Date: 10/16/2024

Percent of Staff Year: 1.00

Salary: $179,000.16 - $210,000.00 annually

Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range: Starting at $7,458.34; Commensurate with experience and qualifications. NIU offers a robust benefits package.

Applications Submitted After 10/16/2024 Are Welcomed but Will Be Considered as Needed.

In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non‑discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator

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In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

ADA Accommodation

NIU remains committed to ensuring that its recruitment and application procedures include full opportunities for applicants with disabilities. Employment opportunities will not be denied to anyone because of the need to make accommodations for a person’s disability during either the application or interview process. An applicant who believes they require an accommodation to participate in the employment process due to a disability may request that accommodation through the Accommodation Request Form. For further assistance, please contact the office of affirmative action and equal opportunity (AAEO) at View email address on click.appcast.io.

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