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The Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development (AVCRED) will assume a position of leadership in the daily functioning of the Division of Research and Economic Development. Under the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development's (VCRED) direction, the AVCRED works closely with the eight schools/colleges within the University to develop interdisciplinary research activities, partnerships, collaborations, agreements and units-working through other universities, government agencies, and the business sector. The AVCRED will assist the VCRED in developing strategic plans and collaborate with the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development (aVCRED) in formulating and promoting polices that support a large and diverse faculty in conduct of their research, scholarship and creative work at the highest levels. The AVCRED will collaborate with the VCRED and aVCRED in overseeing the units in the Division responsible for pre-award and post-award services, research compliance, and technology transfer and commercialization.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (N.C. A&T) announces a national search for an Associate Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development (AVCRED) within the Division of Research and Economic Development (DORED). The AVCRED will report directly to the Vice Chancellor for Research and Economic Development (VCRED). As the second position in the DORED organization chart, the AVCRED is a critical part of the Division's succession plan. As such, the AVCRED will work closely with the VCRED in developing strategies for growing the research enterprise and addressing other strategic priorities and needs. The AVCRED needs to be an enterprise wide thinker who will bring a strategic, innovative, and collaborative leadership mindset to help grow the size and impact of University research. The AVCRED will be expected to collaborate across the University to create opportunities for, and support discovery and innovation by, University researchers. The AVCRED will have a specific focus on research development. The AVCRED will join N.C. A&T at an exciting time in its history as it sets a record achievement for new research awards in fiscal year 2021 (over $75 million) during its quest to move up the ranks from its Carnegie status of high research activity, in becoming a more competitive doctoral research university.

The Division of Research and Economic Development (DORED) is designated as the official unit to administer and manage sponsored program activities at North Carolina A&T State University. In addition to providing administrative oversight for all sponsored programs, the Division performs comprehensive pre-award and post-award functions to include identifying and publicizing funding opportunity information, coordinating the proposal review and authorization process, interacting with external agencies on behalf of the University, processing grant and contract award documents, administering sponsored projects from start-up through closeout, administering research compliance, and preparing and disseminating reports of sponsored program activity. The Division interfaces with other administrative support units such as Academic Affairs, Legal Affairs, Property Management, Computer Information Technology, Purchasing, and Human Resources.

Experience in directing interdisciplinary research is desired. Demonstrated record of outstanding scholarship to warrant the rank of Associate Professor or Professor within the relevant field. At least three years of administrative experience at the department, university and/or agency level. Research administration experience in higher education. Experience in policy development.

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.