IUP Research Institute - Executive Director Search Mark Berzansky 14 Apr 2011 12:24 EST
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. ====================================================================== Instructions on how to use the RESADM-L Mailing List, including subscription information and a web-searchable archive, are available via our web site at http://www.healthresearch.org (click on the "LISTSERV" link in the upper right corner) ======================================================================