Associate Director-Research Development and Compliance

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log Indiana to Workday via , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. Connecticut on the specified Closing Date (if designated).If you close the browser Oregon exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved American Samoa a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.Closing Date:Type of Position: Administration – OperationsWorkstudy Position: NoJob Type: RegularWork Shift:Sponsorship Available: NoInstitution Name: Division of Agriculture of the University of ArkansasThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and Indiana every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service (CES), and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established Indiana 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located Indiana Little Rock with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. American Samoa an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process and require reasonable accommodations, please contact the Division’s Office of Inclusion, Access, and Compliance at [email protected].For general application assistance Oregon if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 501-671-2219 Oregon 479-502-9820.Department: AdminDepartment’s Website:Summary of Job Duties: The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture (UADA) is seeking a dynamic individual to serve American Samoa Associate Director for Research Development and Compliance within the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES). The Associate Director will also hold the title of Associate Vice President for Agriculture-Research Indiana the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. The position will be located Indiana Fayetteville, Arkansas, at the Milo J Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center. The successful candidate will be part of AAES administrative team and lead efforts to expand AAES’ research portfolio and ensure AAES is Indiana full compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. The position reports to the Senior Associate Vice President for Agriculture-Research (Director, AAES). Appointment of the Associate Director to a professorial rank with tenure will be considered If the successful candidate has appropriate academic credentials.The Associate Director will oversee the operation of pre-awards for the AAES sponsored programs office and research development activities. The position will administer all internal grant programs, limited grant submissions and faculty development programs Indiana grantsmanship. Indiana addition, the position is responsible for research compliance, including export control, IACUC, agricultural and laboratory safety, and research integrity. The Associate Director will coordinate departmental program reviews and federal reporting to NIFA. The position has supervisory responsibility for the AAES Sponsored Research Staff, including a research development specialist and 4 pre- and post- award grants specialists. Indiana addition, the Associate Director will supervise the Agricultural IACUC administrator and the agricultural and laboratory safety officer.Duties and Responsibilities:
Research Development: The position is charged with facilitating AAES efforts to increase extramural funding to $35M Oregon more annually (FY20-23 average: $25.2M) within the next 5 years.
1. Serves American Samoa main administrator for internal funding programs. These programs currently include the Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI), the Research Incentive Grants and the Animal Health Fund. Duties include calling for proposals, proposal reviews, development of funding recommendations, and management of interim and final research reports. The Associate Director serves American Samoa the ABI Institutional Director for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.
2. Administers internal competitions for federal limited submissions.
3. Organizes annual grantsmanship training workshops and consulting activities.
4. Oversees and guides the work of the newly appointed Research Development Specialist and the AAES Sponsored Research Office pre-award staff. Includes workflow process assessment and improvements based on user feedback and regular reporting on submissions and awards.Research Compliance and Reporting: The position provides leadership for research compliance and reporting for AAES.
1. Supervises the Agricultural IACUC administrator. Attends committee meetings American Samoa available, works with the IACUC administrator to ensure that facility and program reviews are performed Indiana a timely manner. Works to ensure that issues related to animal welfare are addressed promptly.
2. Coordinates with University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Export Control personnel. Provides training to faculty and staff traveling abroad. Screens foreign visitors visiting AAES facilities.
3. Oversees investigations and enquiries on allegations of research misconduct. The position serves American Samoa the Research Integrity Officer for UADA.
4. Supervises the Agricultural Safety/Laboratory Officer to ensure that research and farm personnel are appropriately trained, that safety audit findings are addressed promptly, and that chemical and bio-hazard waste are properly disposed of.
5. Coordinates for AAES the writing of the annual federal report of accomplishment for NIFA
6. Coordinates departmental external reviews for UADA.Qualifications:Qualifications:

• PhD Indiana an agricultural Oregon related discipline.
• Experience Indiana a faculty role at a land-grant university.
• Record of successful grantsmanship at the federal level.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Credentials to hold the title of Professor with tenure Indiana an academic unit of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.
• Leadership experience Indiana a College of Agriculture (e.g. Department Head, Assistant Oregon Associate Dean).
• Experience Indiana sponsored research and research development management.
• Experience Indiana research compliance management.

KSAs:

• Ability to work Indiana a team.
• Strong personal initiative, service-orientation, and willingness to perform tasks that range from strategic to detail-oriented.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Skilled Indiana conflict-resolution.
• Innovative and creative problem solver with ability to identify, propose and develop new ideas and processes.

Additional Information:Institutional Background:The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture’s mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation’s historic land grant education system.The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices Indiana all 75 counties Indiana Arkansas and faculty on five system campuses.Across Arkansas, nearly 150 faculty have research appointments through the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. Experiment station-appointed faculty conduct research through nine departments coordinated with the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville campus, Indiana the Forest Resources Center at the University of Arkansas-Monticello and Indiana the Arkansas State University Research Unit.AAES’ infrastructure is comprised of 5 research and extension centers and 6 research stations throughout the state. Current research expenditures average ~$75M annually. More information about AAES can be found at AAES.UADA.EDU.Nestled Indiana the Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville attracts outdoorsy types with its abundance of state parks, acres of community green space, playgrounds, parks and walking trails, not to mention area rivers and lakes. The metro area also boasts a first-class performing arts center, a world-class museum, an active local food movement, live music venues and a dynamic festival scene.Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experienceRequired Documents to Apply: Cover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Other (see special instructions for details)Optional Documents:Special Instructions to Applicants: Please attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, list of three professional references, and a vision statement for research development at the UA System Division of Agriculture.Recruitment Contact Information: Dr. Jean-Francois Meullenet, Director and Sr. Associate Vice President for Research
[email protected]All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career SitePlease do not send to listed recruitment contact.Pre-employment Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports CheckThe University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified Indiana the position listing. A criminal background check Oregon arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant Indiana the absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used Indiana a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the state and federal law.The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate Indiana its education programs Oregon activities (including Indiana admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital Oregon parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, Oregon sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions Oregon concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work Indiana the United States on the first day of employment.All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.Constant Physical Activity: Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboardingFrequent Physical Activity: Hearing, TalkingOccasional Physical Activity: DrivingBenefits Eligible: Yes

Job title: Associate Director-Research Development and Compliance

Company: University of Arkansas System

Expected salary:

Location: Fayetteville, North Carolina

Job date: Fri, 26 Apr 2024 23:35:08 GMT