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Purdue University is hiring a strategic Research Operations Manager for the College of Liberal Arts. The role involves managing college research operations, collaborating with leadership to advance research and faculty development, overseeing compliance, and enhancing the visibility of research accomplishments.

Highlights

Manage strategic planning and operations for college research centers, academies, and initiatives.
Collaborate with college and university leadership to promote research and faculty success.
Provide expertise in securing funding for humanities, social sciences, arts, and design scholars.
Serve as the college liaison for research and compliance operations.
Direct strategic communications to showcase research and faculty achievements.
Required skills include knowledge of research policies, compliance, funding processes, strong writing, presentation, analytic, and planning skills.
Eight years of management or administration experience and a Bachelor’s degree required; a Master’s degree is preferred.
Ability to manage multiple teams and priorities, analyze data using multiple tools, and coordinate resources for complex projects.
Position is exempt, not eligible for overtime, and part of a non-exempt defined contribution retirement plan.
Employment requires a background check; Purdue does not sponsor employment authorization for this role.

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Job Summary

The College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University seeks a strategic and collaborative leader prepared to work closely with college leadership to shape and implement strategic priorities, manage complex research operations, and foster an environment that supports research excellence and faculty success.

Responsibilities Include:

Strategic planning and management of college research operations, including centers, academies, and major initiatives.
Partner with college and university leadership to advance research and faculty development.
Provide expertise and guidance in securing funding for scholars in the fields of humanities, social sciences, arts, and design.
College liaison for research and compliance operations in the university; oversees college compliance.
Manage strategic communications to enhance visibility of research and faulty accomplishments.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree.
Eight years of experience in a management, administration, or related role.

Skills Needed:

Understanding of research policies and organization within higher education settings, including research-related compliance.
Knowledge of funding processes and organizations that support work in social sciences, humanities, arts and design.
Excellent writing and presentation skills; adaptive communicator with the ability to translate ideas to multiple audiences.
Strong analytic and planning skills; ability to translate high level goals into implementation plans and day-to-day operations.
Ability to compile, integrate, transform, and analyze data using multiple tools
Highly organized leader, able to manage multiple teams and priorities to meet deadlines and outcome goals.
Ability to locate and coordinate resources from multiple sources to advance complex projects and strategic partnerships.

What is Helpful:

Master’s degree.

Additional Information:

This is an on-campus position located in West Lafayette.
For full consideration, please include an updated Cover Letter and Resume with your application.
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Purdue University is an EO/AA university.

Career Stream

Management 5

Pay Band S090
Job Code #20002581

Original Job Description

Job Summary

Responsibilities Include:

Strategic planning and management of college research operations, including centers, academies, and major initiatives.
Partner with college and university leadership to advance research and faculty development.
Provide expertise and guidance in securing funding for scholars in the fields of humanities, social sciences, arts, and design.
College liaison for research and compliance operations in the university; oversees college compliance.
Manage strategic communications to enhance visibility of research and faulty accomplishments.

What We’re Looking For:

Required:

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree.
Eight years of experience in a management, administration, or related role.

Skills Needed:

Understanding of research policies and organization within higher education settings, including research-related compliance.
Knowledge of funding processes and organizations that support work in social sciences, humanities, arts and design.
Excellent writing and presentation skills; adaptive communicator with the ability to translate ideas to multiple audiences.
Strong analytic and planning skills; ability to translate high level goals into implementation plans and day-to-day operations.
Ability to compile, integrate, transform, and analyze data using multiple tools
Highly organized leader, able to manage multiple teams and priorities to meet deadlines and outcome goals.
Ability to locate and coordinate resources from multiple sources to advance complex projects and strategic partnerships.

What is Helpful:

Master’s degree.

Additional Information:

This is an on-campus position located in West Lafayette.
For full consideration, please include an updated Cover Letter and Resume with your application.
Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Purdue University is an EO/AA university.

Career Stream

Management 5

Pay Band S090
Job Code #20002581

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