Executive Director And Vice President For Research, Charleston

Executive Director and Vice President for Research
About the Company
Premier public research university
Industry
Higher Education
Type
Educational Institution
Founded
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Employees
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Categories
Education
Higher Education
Universities
Specialties
higher education
business
education
journalism
art and design
music and theatre
liberal arts
engineering
medicine
pharmacy
physical therapy
nursing
science
forensics
and criminal justice
About the Role
The Company is seeking an Executive Director and Vice President for Research to serve as the chief executive officer of its research corporation and senior research officer.
The successful candidate will be a key strategic partner in advancing the company's research mission, sponsored programs, and economic development impact.
This leadership role requires a proven track record in advancing research and innovation, with a focus on developing and executing ambitious research strategies across various portfolios.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building and managing research infrastructure, including compliance, commercialization, and workforce development, and will be experienced in leading complex research organizations.
Applicants for the Executive Director and Vice President for Research position at the company should be transformational change agents and collaborative leaders, with a leadership style grounded in integrity, transparency, and accountability.
The role demands a leader with exceptional communication, consensus-building, and relationship-management skills, capable of unifying stakeholders across academic, financial, governmental, and industry sectors.
The candidate must have a deep knowledge of sponsored programs administration, research compliance, and regulatory frameworks, as well as strong financial acumen and experience in fundraising and external relations.
A background in securing competitive grants and cultivating public-private partnerships is essential.
The position is pivotal in fostering a culture of innovation, integrity, and scholarly impact, and the successful candidate will be instrumental in expanding the company's research capacity and growing sponsored funding from diverse sources.
Hiring Manager Title
President
Travel Percent
Less than 10%
Functions
Education/Academic Administration
Non-Profit Management