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The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture is a state wide 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 (CES), 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 with the rest of the University of Arkansas System Administration. 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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The Associate Director will oversee the operation of pre-awards for the AAES sponsored programs office and research development activities. The position will administer all internal grant programs, limited grant submissions and faculty development programs in grantsmanship. In addition, the position is responsible for research compliance, including export control, IACUC, agricultural and laboratory safety, and research integrity. The Associate Director will coordinate departmental program reviews and federal reporting to NIFA. The position has supervisory responsibility for the AAES Sponsored Research Staff, including a research development specialist and 4 pre- and post- award grants specialists. In addition, the Associate Director will supervise the Agricultural IACUC administrator and the agricultural and laboratory safety officer.
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.
1.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.
2.Administers internal competitions for federal limited submissions.
3.Organizes annual grantsmanship training workshops and consulting activities.
4.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.
1.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.
2.Coordinates with University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Export Control personnel. Provides training to faculty and staff traveling abroad. Screens foreign visitors visiting AAES facilities.
3.Oversees investigations and enquiries on allegations of research misconduct. The position serves as the Research Integrity Officer for UADA.
4.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.
5.Coordinates for AAES the writing of the annual federal report of accomplishment for NIFA
6.Coordinates departmental external reviews for UADA.Qualifications:
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.
Additional Information:
Institutional Background:
The University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture's mission is to strengthen agriculture, communities, and families by connecting trusted research to the adoption of best practices. Through the Agricultural Experiment Station and the Cooperative Extension Service, the Division of Agriculture conducts research and extension work within the nation's historic land grant education system.
The Division of Agriculture is one of 20 entities within the University of Arkansas System. It has offices in all 75 counties in Arkansas and faculty on five system campuses.
Across Arkansas, nearly 150 faculty have research appointments through the Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station. Experiment station-appointed faculty conduct research through nine departments coordinated with the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville campus, in the Forest Resources Center at the University of Arkansas-Monticello and in the Arkansas State University Research Unit.
AAES' infrastructure is comprised of 5 research and extension centers and 6 research stations throughout the state. Current research expenditures average ~$75M annually. More information about AAES can be found at AAES.UADA.EDU.
Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville attracts outdoorsy types with its abundance of state parks, acres of community green space, playgrounds, parks and walking trails, not to mention area rivers and lakes. The metro area also boasts a first-class performing arts center, a world-class museum, an active local food movement, live music venues and a dynamic festival scene.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
jfmeull@uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports CheckThe 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 absences of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a consistent, non-discriminatory manner consistent with the 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. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
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 keyboardingFrequent Physical Activity:Hearing, TalkingOccasional Physical Activity:DrivingBenefits Eligible:YesThe University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.