DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Established in 1851, Northwestern University has a stellar reputation
as a leader in higher education, offering world class academic, research
and professional opportunities to its students, faculty and staff.
Northwestern University�s research enterprise has experienced significant
growth over the last several years, with expenditures growing by more
than 40% since 1998 and surpassing $300 million this year.
This newly created position within the Office of Research will provide
leadership of Northwestern University�s increased commitment to research
information systems and infrastructure.
The Director of Research Information Systems will be responsible for the
strategic development, alignment and management of technology and
information systems that facilitate the overall support, management and
administration of research activities at the University. With
knowledge of both technology and research administration and a
cross-functional perspective, you will be responsible for aligning the
Office of Research�s technology deployment strategy with its business
strategy. You will also ensure the ongoing quality of information
technology used to support research administration at Northwestern
University and work closely with central Information Technology to ensure
that Office of Research systems are well integrated with the
University-wide information technology systems and that the greater
University technology needs are considered.
The ideal candidate must have an undergraduate degree,
advanced degree preferred, and solid knowledge of business or research
administration, management and information systems, gained through
specific education and relevant work experience. Knowledge about
information technology with the ability to be creative in utilizing it to
lead a staff to technical solutions is imperative, as well as strong
experience managing software development projects. Excellent
organization, management and communication skills required. Must also
possess demonstrated ability to prioritize and balance workloads, and
shift resources as needed to meet the demands of multiple constituencies
and meet deadlines, as well as excellent skills in planning, budgeting
and data analysis.
Please send resume to:
Northwestern University
Attention: Anne M. McNicholl
Office of Research,
Rebecca Crown Center
633 Clark Street, 2-541
Evanston, Illinois 60208
E-mail: xxxxxx@northwestern.edu
Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action
educator and employer.
Susan Ross
Director, Evanston Campus
Office Sponsored Research
Northwestern University
847/491-4236
847/491-4800 fax
http://www.northwestern.edu/orsp/