POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IUP RESEARCH INSTITUTE

The IUP Research Institute is a non-profit corporation affiliated with
Indiana University of Pennsylvania, the only doctoral research university in
the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.  Its purpose is to
promote research and other externally funded projects with a focus on
promoting faculty research.  Externally funded research has grown steadily
for the past 10 years to approximately $13 million for 2009-2010.  The
University is seeking an enterprising individual to take research and other
externally funded projects to the next stage of development by advancing the
Research Institute and the IUP research agenda.

The Executive Director reports to the Board of Directors and works closely
with the Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Research.  The Executive
Director has general responsibility for the management of the Research
Institute as it serves Indiana University of Pennsylvania faculty and staff.
The Executive Director establishes objectives and priorities and develops
short-term and long-range plans for all Research Institute units.

The Executive Director is responsible for guiding the continued development
of the Research Institute, including its structure, policies and procedures,
interaction with the University, and assessment of effectiveness.  S/he will
have overall day-to-day responsibility for effective management and
operation of all areas of the Institute including responsibility for
creating and maintaining the services necessary to facilitate the
development and administration of sponsored research programs and related
activities.

The Executive Director will work closely with the leadership of a
subsidiary, for-profit corporation.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:  Graduate degree in an academic or
professional field; required.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED AND DESIRED:  Management and administrative experience,
preferably in a senior management position.  Experience highly desired in
organizational change and management, and fiscal services.  Demonstrated
success in fulfilling the values and mission of an organization. An
understanding of the role of research in supporting the institutional
mission of the University is desirable.  Experience and/or knowledge of the
management of computerized information and data management systems is also
desired.

Starting salary will be competitive based on education and experience.  Send
a letter of interest, resume, and the names and contact information of five
references (preferably electronic format to the e-mail address below) or by
USPS to:   IUP Research Institute, Chief Operating Officer, 1179 Grant St.,
Suite One, Indiana PA  15701.

E-Mail: John R. Johnson, Board Chair at  mailto:xxxxxx@auxmail.iup.edu

Review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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