Belmont University · 3 weeks ago
Associate Dean for Research
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expBelmont University is seeking a qualified Associate Dean for Research to shape the research infrastructure and strategy for the College of Medicine. This role involves leading the research strategic plan, ensuring compliance, and fostering partnerships to enhance the school’s scholarly impact.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead, develop, own, and execute the research strategic plan aligned with mission, vision, and values; set priorities and success metrics; assess and optimize research infrastructure, policies/SOPs, and performance; diversify, expand, and stabilize revenue sources; and act as the institutional authority and central point of contact for research-related inquiries and compliance
Design and implement laboratory-based and clinical, translational, population health, and community-engaged research components in research and education, including facility planning, operations, safety, training, and recruitment
Assure the highest ethical standards and regulatory compliance through proactive risk assessment, audit readiness, and continuous monitoring (IRB/Human Subjects, HIPAA/data privacy, research integrity/misconduct, COI, biosafety, export controls as applicable); establish, maintain, and regularly update policies/SOPs
Formalize collaborations and create networks across public health, health care, industry, foundations, philanthropy, and government agencies; support school-wide research events and scholarly activities; advance sponsored research and strategic investment opportunities
Provide oversight/support to centers and institutes for strategic plans, governance, performance metrics, and resource alignment; support development/growth of graduate and combined degree programs
Build a culture of mentoring; lead research mentorship program for faculty and doctoral students (including external funding streams for doctoral trainees); develop and oversee training on grantsmanship, design, compliance, data stewardship, statistics, publishing, and communication via workshops/seminars and course offerings
Manage Research operations and budgets; implement performance dashboards/KPIs; drive continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Eight (8) years of related experience in research administration, strategy, or leadership
Strategic planning and change management
Deep knowledge of research regulations (IRB, HIPAA, COI, effort, biosafety, export controls)
Grantsmanship across the lifecycle
Laboratory operations and shared instrumentation
Partnership development
Communication, diplomacy, negotiation
Commitment to equity, inclusion, research integrity, and community-engaged scholarship
Proficiency with research administration systems/analytics
Vision & Strategy
Collaboration & Influence
Talent Development & Mentorship
Operational Excellence
Ethical Stewardship & Compliance
Innovation & Growth
Financial Acumen
Stakeholder Engagement
Results Orientation
Preferred
Terminal degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) preferred
Demonstrated success leading institution-level or multi-program research enterprises
Sustained record of peer-reviewed scholarship
Proven, diversified grant success as PI and/or institutional leader
Experience supervising research administrators and core personnel
Experience aligning research with accreditation and strategic planning
Company
Belmont University
Belmont University is a private, coeducational, liberal arts university located in Nashville, Tennessee.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Sarah D. Cates
Vice President for Imagination, Strategic Initiatives and Partnerships
Cate McLeane
Director of External Partnerships and Strategic Communications, Belmont Innovation Labs
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