Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Administration - Operations
Workstudy Position:
No
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
No
Institution Name:
Division of Agriculture of the University of Arkansas
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a statewide campus, with faculty based on University campuses, at Research and Extension Centers and in every Arkansas county. It consists of the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AES) and the Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service, and is home to more than 1400 employees. The Division was established in 1959 and is headed by the Vice-President for Agriculture. The Division headquarters is located in Little Rock. As an employer, the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
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Department:
Admin
Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture (UADA) is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as Associate Director for Research Development and Compliance within the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station (AAES). The Associate Director will also hold the title of Associate Vice President for Agriculture-Research in the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture. The position will be located in Fayetteville, Arkansas, at the Milo J Shult Agricultural Research and Extension Center. The successful candidate will be part of AAES administrative team and lead efforts to expand AAES' research portfolio and ensure AAES is in full compliance with state and federal laws and regulations. The position reports to the Senior Associate Vice President for Agriculture-Research (Director, AAES). Appointment of the Associate Director to a professorial rank with tenure will be considered if the successful candidate has appropriate academic credentials.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Research Development:
The position is charged with facilitating AAES efforts to increase extramural funding to $35M or more annually (FY20-23 average: $25.2M) within the next 5 years.
Serves as main administrator for internal funding programs. These programs currently include the Arkansas Biosciences Institute (ABI), the Research Incentive Grants and the Animal Health Fund. Duties include calling for proposals, proposal reviews, development of funding recommendations, and management of interim and final research reports. The Associate Director serves as the ABI Institutional Director for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture.
Administers internal competitions for federal limited submissions.
Organizes annual grantsmanship training workshops and consulting activities.
Oversees and guides the work of the newly appointed Research Development Specialist and the AAES Sponsored Research Office pre-award staff. Includes workflow process assessment and improvements based on user feedback and regular reporting on submissions and awards.
Research Compliance and Reporting:
The position provides leadership for research compliance and reporting for AAES.
Supervises the Agricultural IACUC administrator. Attends committee meetings as available, works with the IACUC administrator to ensure that facility and program reviews are performed in a timely manner. Works to ensure that issues related to animal welfare are addressed promptly.
Coordinates with University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Export Control personnel. Provides training to faculty and staff traveling abroad. Screens foreign visitors visiting AAES facilities.
Oversees investigations and enquiries on allegations of research misconduct. The position serves as the Research Integrity Officer for UADA.
Supervises the Agricultural Safety/Laboratory Officer to ensure that research and farm personnel are appropriately trained, that safety audit findings are addressed promptly, and that chemical and bio-hazard waste are properly disposed of.
Coordinates for AAES the writing of the annual federal report of accomplishment for NIFA.
Coordinates departmental external reviews for UADA.
Qualifications:
PhD in an agricultural or related discipline.
Experience in a faculty role at a land-grant university.
Record of successful grantsmanship at the federal level.
Preferred Qualifications:
Credentials to hold the title of Professor with tenure in an academic unit of the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences.
Leadership experience in a College of Agriculture (e.g. Department Head, Assistant or Associate Dean).
Experience in sponsored research and research development management.
Experience in research compliance management.
KSAs:
Ability to work in a team.
Strong personal initiative, service-orientation, and willingness to perform tasks that range from strategic to detail-oriented.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Skilled in conflict-resolution.
Innovative and creative problem solver with ability to identify, propose and develop new ideas and processes.
Salary Information:
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply:
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Curriculum Vitae
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title)
Other (see special instructions for details)
Optional Documents:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please attach a letter of application, curriculum vitae, list of three professional references, and a vision statement for research development at the UA System Division of Agriculture.
Recruitment Contact Information:
Dr. Jean-Francois Meullenet, Director and Sr. Associate Vice President for Research
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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture may conduct pre-employment background checks on certain positions for applicants being considered for employment. The background checks may include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal background check or arrest pending adjudication information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases.
Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing, Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Driving
Benefits Eligible:
Yes
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