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Illinois Institute of Technology
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Associate Vice Provost for Research Administration
Illinois Institute of Technology
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Posted: 21-Sep-25
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Categories:
Grants Management
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 11433
General Description:
Located in the heart of Chicago, Illinois Tech is a Carnegie R2 university recognized for its strengths in applied research, innovation, and community impact. With a growing research ecosystem that includes federally funded centers, industry consortia, and interdisciplinary institutes, the university is a leader in fields such as energy, health, AI, cybersecurity, food safety, quantum science, and advanced manufacturing.
Illinois Tech's urban location offers unique advantages. The university is within close proximity to Argonne National Laboratory, Fermilab, and corporate R&D hubs in pharmaceuticals, engineering, and finance. The city also hosts a thriving startup and tech incubator ecosystem that enhances opportunities for public-private partnerships, technology transfer, and collaborative innovation.
The Office of Research supports the work of more than 200 research-active faculty, ensuring compliance, enabling access to resources, and fostering external collaboration. The AVP will be a key leader in advancing Illinois Tech's mission through operational excellence and strategic foresight in research administration.
Illinois Institute of Technology (Illinois Tech), a nationally ranked, private, technology-focused research university in Chicago, invites applications for the position of Associate Vice Provost (AVP) for Research Administration. This senior leadership role is a cornerstone of the university's strategy to strengthen and streamline research support services in alignment with Illinois Tech's growing sponsored research activity.
Reporting directly to the Vice Provost for Research, the AVP will provide institutional leadership over the full lifecycle of sponsored research administration, from proposal development to award closeout. Leading a unified and service-oriented team that includes Pre-Award Services, Post-Award Services and Compliance, and Research Administration Services, the AVP will play a pivotal role in shaping administrative systems and policies, strengthening compliance, and fostering a highly service-oriented culture that empowers faculty and enhances Illinois Tech's national research profile.
Structure of the Office of Research
The Office of Research, led by the Vice Provost for Research, is organized around three primary functional areas:
- Research Administration (Awards)
- Research Partnerships
- Research Initiatives
The AVP for Research Administration (Awards) will lead the integrated coordination of these three sponsored programs offices (Pre-Award, Post-Award, Research Admin Services) and work closely with other divisions to support the university's sponsored research enterprise.
Department: Research Administration
Position Category: Full Time
Education & Experience:
- Ideal candidates will bring a mix of strategic vision and operational experience, along with many of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
- Professional engagement with NCURA, SRAI, COGR, or related organizations preferred.
Knowledge & Skills:
At least 10 years of progressively responsible experience in research administration, preferably at a research-intensive university.
- Deep familiarity with federal sponsor policies (e.g., NSF, NIH, DOE, DOD), Uniform Guidance, and grants management systems.
- Demonstrated success leading and integrating pre- and post-award functions, including budget review, contract negotiation, compliance, and financial reporting.
- Proven ability to build and mentor diverse, high-performing administrative teams.
- Experience with policy development, cross-unit coordination, and enterprise system implementation (e.g., Cayuse or similar).
Illinois Institute of Technology is a national, technological, Ph.D.-granting research university, with world-renowned programs in engineering, architecture, the sciences, humanities, psychology, business, law, and design. Founded in 1940 and tracing its roots back to the 1890s with the foundings of Armour Institute of Technology and Lewis Institute, IIT brings a focused, interdisciplinary approach to education, including the Inter-professional Projects Program. With five campuses throughout the Chicago area and alumni around the world, IIT pairs the educational and cultural experiences of America's Second City with the small feel of an undergraduate population of just over 2300 and total population of just over 7400.
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