Senior Advisor for Research Administration and Transition

About the role

The College of Medicine invites applications for a part-time academic (non-exempt) job of Associate Professor, Senior Advisor for Research Administration and Transition. The Senior Advisor for Research Administration provides strategic counsel, institutional knowledge, and transition support to ensure a seamless transfer of leadership and continuity of research administration operations during the onboarding of the new Associate Dean for Research Administration.

Responsibilities

• Provide onboarding and mentoring support to the incoming Associate Dean for Research Administration.
• Facilitate the transfer of institutional knowledge, historical context, and best practices related to research administration, compliance, and faculty support.
• Ensure continuity and uninterrupted support of research faculty, trainees, and students in matters related to research administration during the leadership transition.
• Advise on stakeholder relationships and key internal and external partnerships.
• Provide guidance on complex research administration matters, including faculty development, proposal support, compliance, and research operations.
• Assist with the evaluation and prioritization of ongoing initiatives during the transition period.
• Undertake special assignments related to research strategy, administrative effectiveness, and organizational development.
• Serve as the Institutional Official for the IACUC.

Qualifications

• Prior experience serving as an Associate Dean for Research Administration or an equivalent senior research leadership position.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the College of Medicine, Penn State University, and Penn State Health research enterprise, strategic priorities, and organizational cultures.
• Thorough knowledge of institutional research policies, procedures, governance structures, and external funding environments.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills.