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Executive Director, Research Systems


University of California Riverside, Bourns College


Location

Riverside, CA | United States


Job description

Executive Director, Research Systems

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary

29821973 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $87,300 - $163,300

Position Information

The Executive Director of Research Systems provides strategic direction and oversight for the RED systems which have broad, campus-wide impact, including the Kuali system as well as other related research and data systems, tools, and resources. RED systems support an important university function of obtaining and managing extramural sponsored research grants for training and public service projects. The Executive Director provides direct supervision to other business systems analysts in the unit in their work related to system management, maintenance, data analytics, and reporting needs. The incumbent functions as an advisor to the unit, RED administration, and campus leadership. The Executive Director analyzes and resolves problems, develops, applies and interprets policies, and demonstrates solid subject matter knowledge.

The budgeted pay scale for this position is from $87,300 up to $163,300. The salary offer will be commensurate with the final candidate's related education and experience.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment. **

Education

Education Requirements

Degree Requirement

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience

Experience Requirement

6 - 10 years of related experience. Required

Experience working with Kuali Research, Coeus, or other electronic research administration systems. Preferred

Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Preferred

Special Conditions

Special Condition Requirement

Must pass a background check. Required

Minimum Requirements

Advanced knowledge of business and process analysis functions.

Knowledge of related areas of IT.

Knowledge relating to the design of processes and software across the organization.

Advanced skills and methodologies associated with process and software design, modification and implementation.

Knowledge of business analysis processes and procedures and alignment and compliance with applicable policy and regulation.

Demonstrated skill in managing technical staff.

Excellent oral and written communication, quantitative and analytical skills.

Strong critical thinking, persuasion/negotiation, mentoring, leadership/management, problem solving, human resources policies and procedures relating to management responsibilities.

Demonstrated stakeholder management knowledge, with the ability to communicate effectively and to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, supervisors and staff at all levels.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

+ UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.

+ UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020

+ UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.

+ Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019

+ Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings

+ UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview (


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