Job Description

Job Description:Under senior leadership direction, plans, organizes, and directs departmental research operations to ensure efficient and effective service delivery aligned with university priorities, strategies, and goals. Serves as a resource to ASU investigators and Research Advancement Administrators. Position Salary: $134,000 per year Essential Duties:Leadership & AdministrationDirect and oversee all departmental operations, ensuring alignment with university mission, goals, and strategic initiatives.Develop and implement short- and long-term strategies, objectives, and operational plans.Establish, maintain, and improve departmental policies, procedures, and workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.Identify, analyze, and resolve operational issues; implement process improvements.Collaborate with university leadership and stakeholders to define infrastructure, staffing, and resource needs.Represent the university on internal and external committees, boards, and professional organizations.Serve as liaison with faculty, administrators, external agencies, and advisory groups.Prepare and present reports, analyses, and correspondence to support decision-making and accountability.   Staff ManagementHire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate research administration staff directly or through subordinate managers.Provide ongoing coaching, performance feedback, and professional development opportunities.Address personnel matters, including corrective actions and disciplinary decisions as needed.   Financial & Strategic OversightDevelop and manage departmental budgets; monitor expenditures to ensure effective use of resources.Partner with leadership on budget planning, forecasting, and financial decision-making.Lead preparation of administrative and financial reports.Contribute to strategic planning and execution at the department and college level.Collaborate with business services in financial forecasting and reporting for sponsored and non-sponsored funds.