Associate Provost for Research Operations
Application Procedure:
External Applicant Instructions
Please upload your resume/CV for automatic population of information to your Kean application.
Your contact information, work experience and education will be automatically filled in. Please review all fields – you will need to verify that the data is accurate.
In the “My Experience” section, you will find a resume/CV upload option where you can submit your cover letter and any other supporting documents you may wish to submit.
Job Duties
Under the direction of the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Associate Provost for Research Operations serves as the chief research officer of the University and is responsible for the planning, development, administration and advocacy of all aspects of research, scholarship and creative activities aligned with the university’s mission and strategic plan. This position oversees and supports research engagement by students, faculty and staff, and promotes academic excellence and entrepreneurial initiatives, working closely with faculty and administrators to encourage, facilitate and expand research initiatives across all academic disciplines and instructional sites. This position requires travel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.
Job Qualifications
Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited university with an earned doctorate or terminal degree; a minimum of eight years of significant and successful administrative experience in a comprehensive university/college with a diverse student population; and a highly distinguished record of research administration and advancement is required. Equivalent education and/or experience may be determined by the university. Candidate must have extensive knowledge of compliance principles, terminology and regulatory requirements that impact the research endeavors of an institution; the ability to effectively collaborate with faculty and staff in units that vary greatly in size and organizational structure; and excellent oral and written communication skills.
Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointment is made. Please submit your cover letter, resume/CV and contact information for three professional references. Official transcripts are required prior to the starting date of employment.
In compliance with New Jersey’s Pay Transparency Law, the annual salary range for this position is: $200,000 to $240,000.
Institution Description
Kean University in Union, New Jersey has grown into a comprehensive, global institution of higher education serving a diverse enrollment of more than 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Kean’s mission is to provide an affordable, accessible and world-class education that prepares students to think and respond critically and creatively in a rapidly changing world.
Kean, a proud R2 Research University, continues its legacy as a top producer of teachers in New Jersey and is a growing educational hub in the fields of business, health care and technology. Its six colleges – the College of Business and Public Management; the College of Education; the College of Liberal Arts; the Dorothy and George Hennings College of Science, Mathematics and Technology; Michael Graves College; and the College of Health Professions and Human Services - offer more than 50 undergraduate programs and more than 70 options for graduate study, leading to master’s degrees, doctoral degrees, professional diplomas or certifications.
The University is also a higher education innovator within the State of New Jersey, partnering with Ocean County College, in Toms River, New Jersey and Brookdale Community College, in Lincroft, New Jersey, to provide access for students to earn a bachelor’s degree from Kean. The Kean Skylands campus, located in Jefferson Township, New Jersey, is designed to serve as an outdoor living laboratory for field-based scientific study and other classroom and field instruction.
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