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Executive Director - Research
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Position Number: 5100791
Location: El Paso, TX
Position Type: Secretary and Administrative Assistants

Executive Director - Research

Job ID: 11611
Location: El Paso, TX
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: $RegTemp

About UTEP

UTEP is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve.

The University of Texas at El Paso is America's leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 24,000 students are Hispanic, and more than half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 172 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America.

Position Information

Hiring Department: Controlled Space Enterprise

Posting End Date: Open until filled

Hours: up to 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm

FLSA status: Non-exempt

Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible.

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Cover Letter
List of three references

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents' performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents' immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver's license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions.

Purpose of Position

The Executive Research Director serves as an integral policy leader for the Controlled Space Enterprise, working with the Vice President of Research and the University Cabinet in shaping and executing The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) strategic research vision. The position is primarily responsible for overseeing and coordinating the research enterprise of the organization, supervising policy staff, leading quality control efforts, developing research reports on topics not covered by other members of the research team, and assisting organizational leadership in the development and execution of the University's research and advocacy agenda. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in Cooperative University/Government Research and overarching understanding of federal contracting and grant regulations and policies including financial research compliance.

The Executive Research Director must be adept at research and analysis and possess excellent writing, editing and oral communication skills. The director must be organized, a problem solver, self-directed, and demonstrate leadership and initiative, while at the same time being a committed team player. The position requires political savvy, a keen understanding of major public research policy issues facing the state and the Border Region as well as strong leadership and project management skills. This position aims to support the development of opportunities for education, research, and career preparation for tomorrow's youth.

The ideal candidate would be proficient in working with undergraduate and graduate students, as well as responsible for the conceptualization and organization of student programming that is responsive to the unique needs of diverse students. This includes the management and monitoring of a student activity to ensure intentional, targeted programs and engagement opportunities for all students to help build an inclusive and supportive campus community.

Essential Functions

Provides support for security policy development and analysis for the Controlled Space Enterprise; coordinates development of UTEP's policy research agendas and work plans, working in conjunction with the Vice President of Research and Policy staff.

Assists, supports, and encourages others in identifying difficulties, prioritizing tasks, defining goals, and producing positive results.

Understand the political environment, management priorities, staff roles and responsibilities and grasps external factors impacting the organization.

Works cooperatively with others, inside and outside the organization, to accomplish objectives to build and maintain partnerships, leverage information, and achieve results.

Serves as a leading resource and liaison to local, state, tribal, and national partner organizations.

Is effective both inside and outside the organization on both cool data and hot and controversial topics.

May interface with external entities including law enforcement, intelligence and other government organizations and agencies.

Studies and implements federal security regulations that apply to University operations (32 CFR, NISPOM, DODM 525 Series, and intelligence Community Directives).

Identifies, organizes, facilitates and/or sustains mutually beneficial partnerships and alliances with internal and external stakeholders.

Shares expertise and provides informal advice and developmental feedback.

Holds a clear vision of policy agenda and goals that is shared by leadership and staff; takes a leadership role in working with partner organizations around key policy issues, primarily but not limited to issues not covered by other policy staff members.

Works with UTEP leadership to identify new research and analysis opportunities and to further develop UTEP's policy agenda; identifies when issues need to be shared and discussed with other members of the policy team, leadership, and/or external partners.

Reviews and edits all policy reports and fact sheets produced by policy staff, as well as other materials such as blogs, testimony and talking points as needed.

Prepares written documentation to transfer technical information about concepts, situations, products, services or results to diverse audience.

Reviews all materials developed by policy staff to ensure methods and findings conform to UT Systems standards for qualitative and quantitative research.

Asking for changes or additional documentation from policy staff when needed under the control and jurisdiction of the U.T. System Administration or an institution of The University of Texas System.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Vice President of Research (supervision is usually available in-person).

Work requires the ability to make frequent decisions of major significance.

Work is reviewed for completeness, accuracy, and compliance with departmental policy and procedure.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Required Qualifications:

Education: Doctoral (or other terminal) degree in at least one UTEP Core competency, to include Aerospace, Materials Science, Engineering, or Computer Science

and

Experience: Seven (7) years of senior-level leadership experience in academia, government, or industry.

Who May Apply

Must be a United States or naturalized citizen.

Must be able to obtain and maintain TOP SECRET government clearance.

Additional Information

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must frequently stand and walk. The employee must regularly sit; use hands to feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee must lift and move up to 50 pounds.

The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme cold and risk of electrical shock. The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate.

In keeping with its access, excellence and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.

The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu.

To apply, visit https://zahr-prd-candidate-ada.utshare.utsystem.edu/psp/ZAHRPRDADA/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=2&JobOpeningId=11611&PostingSeq=1