Associate Director Research Administration - Public Policy

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

Serves as Associate Director for Research Administration within the Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy. Oversees the day-to-day research operations and objectives of the Cybersecurity program to promote the overall success of the program and meet goals and objectives. Manages coordinates, and supports the Strategic Initiative programs within the Jack D. Gordon Institute.

• Oversees the day-to-day research activities and operations of the Jack D. Gordon Institute's Cybersecurity policy programming to meet goals and objectives.
• Plans, promotes, and manages Cybersecurity policy program activities and courses.
• Manages program data, reporting, and provides support to the Director of Research Administration.
• Works closely with the Director with the direction and management of research grants for the Cybersecurity program.
• Supports the Director of Research Administration in collecting, managing, and analyzing data.
• Oversees reporting program progress and outcomes toward meeting Cybersecurity policy program goals.
• Serves as the primary liaison to key stakeholders and partners, including program committees, Division of IT, sponsors, and other institutional partners.
• Develops management strategy and supports strategic planning, policy development, and other key areas. Assists with the management, administrative direction, and control of activities of research grants.
• Provides leadership, supervision, and guidance to assigned internal and external subject matter experts, students, and staff that are participating in and supporting funded research projects and strategic initiatives.
• Evaluates the Strategic Initiative programs and analyzes data for quality improvement initiatives.
• Advises Senior Management on implementing programs, new initiatives, and special projects.
• Ensures staff compliance with University policies and procedures.

Bachelor's degree and six (6) years of relevant experience or a Master's degree and four (4) years of relevant experience.

• Knowledge of public policy.
• Experience working with local and state government.
• Experience working with external stakeholders, and sponsors.
• Managerial and/or supervisory experience.

Administrative

$67,500 - $75,000 (.75)

Begin time: 8:30 AM

End time: 5:00 PM

Criminal Background Check

• Ability to travel locally and nationally.
• Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
• This is a Time-Limited appointment which may be terminated at any time with 30 days' notice.

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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