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SENIOR ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR RESEARCH

Clemson University, a land-grant University of South Carolina, invites nominations and applications for the position of Senior Associate Vice President for Research (SAVPR). This person will serve as SAVPR, acting for the VP for Research in all matters affecting the Research Division (Human Resources, Financial, Sponsored Programs, Grants & Contract Management, etc.) as required. Oversees the day-to-day operation of the Division, handling short and long term issues as they relate to the Division and the University from a research perspective. University signature authority for proposals, grants and other confidential documents, and will report to the Vice President for Research.

The SAVPR will have responsibility for the Sponsored Programs Office (pre-award), Grants & Contracts Administration (post-award), Research Compliance, Research Services and Technology Transfer and Electron Microscope Facility, assuring coordination of the Offices and systems for research with each other and with other University departments.

Substantial experience in University sponsored research financial activities is required for the position. Applicants must possess strong leadership and management skills as well as experience in research administration in a University setting. A doctoral degree and 5 years experience in a higher education environment are minimum requirements.

Salary is negotiable. Review of applications and nominations will begin January 20, 2012 and will continue until the position is filled. Those submitted by March 30, 2012 will be guaranteed consideration. Applications should include a letter containing the applicant's credentials and the applicant's vision for operation of research administration that serves the faculty, students and staff, while meeting all compliance requirements, a curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of at least four references. Applicants are invited to visit our website for more information about research administration at Clemson University (www.clemson.edu/research/).

Applications and nominations should be forwarded to (electronic versions preferred):

Clemson University
300 Brackett Hall, Box 345701
Attn: Casandra Gibson, Assoc. VP Research Search Clemson, SC 29634-5701

or, casandg@clemson.edu

Clemson University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group of individuals on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information.