Carnegie Mellon University seeks qualified candidates for the following
position

ASSOCIATE VICE PROVOST OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS
Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) invites applications and nominations for
the position of Associate Vice Provost of Sponsored Programs (AVPSP). CMU, a
top-ranked global research university, has been a thought leader throughout
its 112-year history and is recognized for its world-class arts and
technology programs, collaboration across disciplines and innovative
leadership in education. The University seeks a new leader to support its
faculty members and students with a wide range of programs and services
designed to translate their emerging ideas into funded projects. The AVPSP
will develop an operating structure that ensures the efficient and effective
delivery of funded program support services with duties such as approving
research budgets and collaborative arrangements, negotiating and developing
awards and contracts, maintaining appropriate compliance with government
regulations in proposal and project development, and facilitating and
managing other steps in the research and funded program development process.
Reporting to the Vice President for Research, the AVPSP is a senior
administrative officer at CMU and will promote and support excellence of
research and other sponsored programs across the University. S/he will be
responsible for support of proposal development, efficient and careful
proposal processing, efficient and careful contract negotiation, and
management of compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The AVPSP
will represent CMU to government, industrial, and foundation sponsors at all
levels in proposal, pre-award, and compliance. The AVPSP will modify and
implement systems as needed to ensure that Carnegie Mellon maintains a
world-class sponsored programs administrative operation.

The search committee seeks highly-qualified candidates with the capacity to
play a major leadership role in a complex research university. Successful
candidates will have a strong record of involvement with research
administration, thorough knowledge of the operations and practices of a
comprehensive research-oriented university, and proven administrative
success.

All inquiries, nominations/referrals, and applications (resumes and cover
letters) may be directed in confidence to:

Stephanie Fidel, Vice President
Ariannah Mirick, Associate
Isaacson, Miller
263 Summer Street, 7th Floor
Boston, Massachusetts 02110
e-mail: xxxxxx@imsearch.com
Electronic submission of materials is preferred.
Isaacson, Miller will continue to accept applications until the position is
filled.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, Carnegie Mellon
University recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages
applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives, and
backgrounds.

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