Description:
A.T. Still University (ATSU) is seeking an exempt Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research & Sponsored Programs on the Kirksville, Missouri campus. Reporting to the vice chancellor for academic support, the assistant vice chancellor for research & sponsored programs provides strategic oversight of the University’s research and sponsored programs. Responsibilities include aligning initiatives with the University’s mission and accreditation standards; managing related budgets, regulatory committees, and compliance; overseeing internal grant programs; and supporting intellectual property, patents, and commercialization.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

• Graduate degree in research or a related field.
• Experience with Federal and state research regulations and compliance.
• Deep understanding of federal regulations (e.g., NIH, NSF, HHS, ED, etc.) and compliance requirements, including IRB, IACUC, FWA, and responsible conduct of research.
• Knowledge of research integrity, human subjects protections, and conflict of interest policies.
• Expertise in pre- and post-award processes, including proposal development, budgeting, grant submissions, reporting, and audit requirements.
• Familiarity with grants.gov, eRA Commons, Research.gov, and related sponsor portals.
• Knowledge of how research fits into a university setting, including interdisciplinary collaboration, faculty development, and integration with academic programs.
• Understanding of the institutional culture and needs of health sciences universities.
• Working knowledge of patent processes, IP protection, licensing, and commercialization pathways.
• Ability to support faculty in translating research into practical applications, in coordination with legal counsel and external partners.
• Capacity to align research goals with institutional strategy and mission.
• Skill in leading teams, managing budgets, developing policy, and building internal and external relationships.

EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience overseeing pre- and post-award grant functions, including proposal submission, budget development, fund management, compliance, and reporting for federal, state, foundation, and private funding sources.
• Demonstrated success managing or supervising professional staff in research administration or sponsored programs offices within a higher education or research-intensive environment.
• Direct experience managing institutional research compliance programs, including IRB, IACUC, conflict of interest, export control, and responsible conduct of research. Experience serving as or supporting a research integrity officer is especially valuable.
• Experience working with intellectual property disclosures, patent filings, licensing agreements, or technology transfer, ideally in collaboration with legal counsel or a tech transfer office.
• Track record of supporting faculty research through initiatives such as grant writing workshops, seed funding programs, collaborative proposal development, or interdisciplinary research initiatives.
  ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits.
  A.T. University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities

• Provide leadership and oversight for research and sponsored programs departments to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Develop and implement policies and procedures that support faculty in pursuing external funding opportunities.
• Serve as the University’s research integrity officer, promoting ethical conduct in research.
• Foster a robust and collaborative University research environment.
• Collaborate with the Office of Chief Operating Officer & General Counsel to support faculty in areas of intellectual property, patents, commercialization, and technology transfer.
• Oversee the University’s Federal-wide Assurance (FWA) and related regulatory compliance.
• Represent the University in external research and sponsored program partnerships and initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the vice chancellor for academic support, including serving as an authorized official for sponsored programs.