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Montana State University

Associate Vice President for Research Administration

🇺🇸 Bozeman, MT

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Operations

🗓️ August 12th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Montana State University is hiring an Associate Vice President for Research Administration. This role leads the university's research administration, managing policies, fiscal compliance, staff, and strategic planning to support and advance MSU's growing research initiatives and enterprise.

Highlights

  • Lead and manage research administration for MSU's research enterprise with approximately 20 staff members.
  • Oversee university policies and procedures related to research grants, contracts, fiscal compliance, and award management.
  • Collaborate with VPRED for strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational improvements.
  • Drive advancements in administrative systems and use data analytics and AI to streamline processes.
  • Develop and deliver training and guidance for faculty, staff, and other university offices on research administration.
  • Represent MSU at state and national levels, liaising with public and private funding agencies.
  • Required qualifications include a Master’s degree in business, public administration, or related field, extensive experience in research administration, and leadership skills.
  • Preferred qualifications include Certified Research Administrator credential and research administration software implementation experience.
  • Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications; position includes benefits and is exempt from collective bargaining.
  • The position reports directly to the Vice President for Research and Economic Development and participates in executive leadership.