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Overview: The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Research and Innovation drives the strategic growth of Clarkson’s research, technology commercialization, and innovation efforts, fostering partnerships that translate research into tangible societal and economic impact. The role involves close collaboration with academic deans, center directors, and external stakeholders to grow research impact and align institutional research strengths with regional and national priorities.

YEAR

Pay Range:
USD $14,000.00 - USD $29,000.00 /Yr.

Overview:
The Associate Vice President (AVP) for Research and Innovation drives the strategic growth of Clarkson’s research, technology commercialization, and innovation efforts, fostering partnerships that translate research into tangible societal and economic impact. The AVP plays a key role in fostering an innovative, interdisciplinary, and entrepreneurial research environment that supports faculty, students, and staff. The AVP leads initiatives that enhance the University’s capacity for research excellence, technology transfer, industry and government partnerships, as well as innovation ecosystem development. The role involves close collaboration with academic deans, center directors, and external stakeholders to grow research impact and align institutional research strengths with regional and national priorities. Compensation for this role will consist of two months of summer salary, calculated according to the selected candidate’s current rate of pay. Deadline to apply is May 29th, 2026

Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership and Administration Expand, implement, and advance Clarkson’s research roadmap, aligned with institutional goals and strengths. Drive growth in sponsored research funding, emphasizing interdisciplinary and translational opportunities. Identify and promote emerging areas of research strength and funding potential. Champion a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship across academic units.Innovation & Technology Transfer Promote a culture of innovation and technology commercialization by facilitating technology transfer, commercialization activities, and startup programs in collaboration with faculty, students, industry partners, and other stakeholders. Strategize university decisions and activities related to invention disclosure, intellectual property protection, patenting, licensing, and startup formation. Develop and implement systems to track and report metrics related to intellectual property, licensing revenue, startup activity, and technology-based partnerships. Develop programs that support student, faculty, and staff ventures, including mentorship, seed funding, and access to innovation networks. Partnerships Build and sustain strategic partnerships with industry, government, and nonprofit organizations to support research and technology commercialization. Oversee agreements for sponsored research, collaborative development, and intellectual property management. Research Development and Faculty Support Lead programs to enhance faculty success in securing competitive funding from federal, state, and private sources. Oversee internal seed funding programs that promote high-impact research. Facilitate interdisciplinary and large-scale grant initiatives, providing strategic support and proposal development resources. Develop professional development opportunities for faculty and students in research, innovation, and technology transfer. Operations, Policy, and Compliance Support transparent and effective administrative processes that enable research and innovation growth. Support policy development related to intellectual property, conflict of interest, and research commercialization. Manage budgets, personnel, and resources related to research and innovation operations. Data, Metrics, and Reporting Collect and analyze data to measure research productivity, innovation outcomes, and economic impact. Prepare strategic reports and presentations for university leadership governing boards, and external agencies. Benchmark university performance against peers and identify areas for growth.

Qualifications:
Minimal Qualifications: Terminal degree (PhD or equivalent) and record of scholarly achievement appropriate for a tenured appointment at the rank of full professor. Demonstrated leadership experience in research administration, technology transfer, and/or innovation management. Proven record of securing and supporting significant external funding from federal, state, and/or industry sources. Understanding of intellectual property management, technology licensing, and technology commercialization processes. Preferred Qualifications: Success in developing public-private partnerships and engaging in economic development initiatives. Familiarity with research analytics and innovation performance metrics and tracking.

Essential Skills:
 Strong relationship-building skills with faculty, industry, government, and community stakeholders. Excellent communication, collaboration, and strategic planning abilities.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety:
Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement:
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement:
Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities.  All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records

Clarkson University

Associate Vice President for Research & Innovation- Internal Only

Alliance/Partner Management

Benchmarking

Budget Management

College Level Faculty

Communication Skills

Data Analysis

Data Collection

Economic Development

Ecosystems

Entrepreneurship

Funding

Government

Government Organizations

Intellectual Property (IP)

Intellectual Property Development

Invention Disclosures

Leadership

Licensing

Mentoring

Metrics

Nonprofit

Operations Research

People Management

Performance Analysis

Performance Metrics

Physical Demands

Policy Development

Proposal Development

Reporting Skills

Research & Development (R&D)

Research Administration

Safety/Work Safety

Seed Funding

Startup

Strategic Planning

Team Player

Technical Research

[AW]-iCims

Determines allocability and allowability of charges; prepares and analyzes financial reports, monitors burn rate, develops financial projections; adjusts and corrects project budgets to meet project goals and federal requirements, provides guidance and oversight to effort management of specified project portfolio. General Purpose: Support and implement day-to-day operations of the department and to consistently demonstrate ability to respond to change in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary, organize job functions and work area to be able to efficiently and effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames.

HOUR

Pay Range:
USD $26.10 - USD $27.25 /Hr.

Overview:
This is a professional position in which the administrator serves in an advisory capacity to sponsors, Principal Investigators, and unit leaders (e.g., Faculty, Chairs, Directors, and Deans) throughout the campus research community. This position frequently exercises discretion and independent judgment in identifying potential opportunities and problems/discrepancies in research development and administration compliance, effectiveness, and efficiency, based on extensive knowledge of federal, state, and university regulations, guidelines, and practices. General Purpose: Support and implement day-to-day operations of the department and to consistently demonstrate ability to respond to change in a flexible manner in order to meet current needs, such as reprioritizing work as necessary, organize job functions and work area to be able to efficiently and effectively complete varied assignments within established time frames. 

Responsibilities:
Post Award Responsibilities: • Assists researchers with finding funding opportunities and promotes/assists faculty with the use of subscription tools such as Pivot • Assists Pre award team with the proposal submission process (e.g. PeopleSoft proposal data entry, budget preparation, etc.) as needed • Reviews and interprets agency guidelines/terms and conditions. Includes but not limited to Federal, State, and Private agencies as well as University internal opportunities. Interprets the guidelines and notifies the Principal Investigator (Pl) of any potential conflicts with University guidelines or rules and regulations • Responsible for a portfolio of academic units and assists with providing coverage for units when necessary. Manages the post-award management process (through closeout) for small to large research awards to ensure adherence to guidelines and assigned deadlines, which may involve multiple investigators and/or multiple sub-awards. Assists researchers with interpreting award terms and conditions and facilitates meetings per process and as needed • Ensure timely and accurate award setup in PeopleSoft, establishing the project account code within the target timeframe • Oversee sub-contractor agreements from initial grant preparation to preparation of sub­ contract paperwork once award has been received and making sure all invoices are received and paid in a timely manner• Complete effort commitment forms (ATFAR) each period for all assigned faculty to ensure commitments and cost-sharing are tracked as per agency, university and federal regulations. • Prepares for signature, processes, and centrally tracks amendments, modifications, extensions, and terminations of grants, contracts and sub-awards • Determines allocability and allowability of charges; prepares and analyzes financial reports, monitors burn rate, develops financial projections; adjusts and corrects project budgets to meet project goals and federal requirements, provides guidance and oversight to effort management of specified project portfolio • Monitor and investigate transactions and expenditures; communicate and coordinate with the research community to solve problems/discrepancies related to budget management, procurement, salary administration, billing and collections, financial reporting, cost-transfers, effort reporting, invoicing, cost sharing, over-expenditures and other post-award research administration issues. Anticipate shortfalls/surpluses and notify Pl when there are potential issues • Work closely with Compliance Professional to ensures that PIs maintain appropriate approvals from applicable compliance committees (e.g., IACUC, IRB) prior to agreement execution • Provides mentoring and coaching to SRS staff and departmental administrators as needed • Assists in maintaining current research administration reference, news, and instructional material on the SRS internal website/Bookstack • Exercises discretion and manages confidential information effectively Data Integrity Responsibilities: • Advises and provides subject matter expertise in the input and management of the research administration data within the university information systems (e.g., PeopleSoft Grants Management system, etc). Takes initiative to understand the data and is responsible for consistently inputting and sustaining the quality of the research data that is entered and managed by SRS, including data that flows in and out of the departmentOperational Responsibilities: • Assists in identifying need for and/or participates in the revision of policies and work procedures related to research administration. Ensures policies and procedures are compliant with federal and state regulations • Assists in support of audits as directed • Works closely as a team to provide professional level service to principle investigators across the university. Build relationships and develop shared understandings of roles and responsibilities with departmental administrators, faculty, researchers, and other internal and external stakeholders Strategic Initiative/Service Lead Responsibilities: • May lead special projects and/or be responsible for specialized service areas as needed and assist with the implementation of new strategies, services, continuous improvement initiatives, and procedures as appropriate • Performs similar duties as assigned or required • Must be able to demonstrate experience with confidentiality

Qualifications:
Education:Minimal Qualifications: Bachelors’ degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience totaling 2-4 years.Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and 2-4 years specific job-related experience in Research Administration. Experience: Minimal Experience: • Skilled in Microsoft ExcelPreferred Experience: • 2-4 years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor's Degree • Experience working with budgets and a basic understanding of accounting practices • Working knowledge of University business policies and sponsor regulations as they relate to sponsored programs • Intermediate skills in PeopleSoft and Microsoft Excel

Essential Skills:
• Knowledge of university policies and procedures, organization practices and protocols • Computer Literacy: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, Excel • Excellent organization, verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, ability to exercise personal judgement, and a willingness to exercise initiative are required • Exceptional customer service and inter-personal skills • Effective time management skills/ability to meet deadlines • Proven ability to manage confidential information • Clear speech for effective communication needs • Knowledge in applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc. is a plus • Accounting and budgeting skills in managing complex financial accounts and funds, as well as knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal, and reporting principles • Resourcefulness, flexibility, ability to problem solve and work independently or as a team member • Ability and initiative to work with minimal or no supervision and in a professional manner

Physical Demands:
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety:
Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement:
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement:
Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities.  All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records

Research Administration Advisor I Post Award

Accounting

Adobe Product Family

Analysis Skills

Animal Research

Billing

Budgeting

Coaching

Compensation Management

Computer Skills

Continuous Improvement

Contract Creation

Cost Reporting

Credit and Collections

Customer Support/Service

Data Entry

Data Quality

Detail Oriented

Fast Food

Federal Laws and Regulations

Financial Analysis

Financial Management

Financial Projections

Financial Reporting

Grant Administration/Management

Grant Writing

IRB/IEC (Institutional Review Board/Independent Ethics Committee)

Information Technology & Information Systems

Interpersonal Skills

Lead Generation

Maintain Compliance

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Peoplesoft

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Project/Program Management

Purchasing/Procurement

Regulations

Regulatory Compliance

State Laws and Regulations

Time Management

Training/Teaching Materials

Transaction Processing/Management

University/School Policies

University/School Regulations

Writing Skills

Overview: Clarkson University seeks a Temporary Research Student Technician to support computational and data-driven research in chemical mechanical planarization (CMP), with emphasis on metal CMP, corrosion inhibition, and surface interactions. Research experience and publication record in CMP, electrochemical modeling, corrosion, or surface adsorption are strongly preferred.

Pay Range:
USD $16.40 - USD $16.40 /Hr.

Overview:
Clarkson University seeks a Temporary Research Student Technician to support computational and data-driven research in chemical mechanical planarization (CMP), with emphasis on metal CMP, corrosion inhibition, and surface interactions. The role focuses on data analytics, mathematical modeling, scientific visualization, and technical manuscript preparation. Research experience and publication record in CMP, electrochemical modeling, corrosion, or surface adsorption are strongly preferred. This is a 24 week appointment. 

Responsibilities:
• Develop numerical and data-driven CMP models • Analyze large experimental datasets and process metrics • Prepare scientific visualizations and technical reports • Assist with journal manuscripts and literature analysis

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications • Master’s degree in Applied Data Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field • Strong background in data analytics, modeling, and scientific computing • Excellent technical writing and data visualization skills

Physical Demands:
The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety:
Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

Disclaimer Statement:
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

EEO Statement:
Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from veterans and people with disabilities.  All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records

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