Location: San Antonio,TX, USA
Description: SUMMARY Designs, implements, and manages all HACU-STEM-related programs, grants, and events, including planning, partner relationships, grant writing, grant implementation, and contracts. Oversees STEM-related grants, specifically the development and implementation of the VOLARÉ Institute supported through a 3-year grant by the National Science Foundation. The VOLARÉ Institute will guide cohorts of Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) in growing their research capacity through a systematic program of assessment, planning, and implementation of new research-related structures and services at their institutions. The ED of STEM manages activities related to securing additional grants from federal agencies, corporate partners, and private sources. Explores and implements new programs and initiatives related to STEM in Higher Education and PK-12 education. Provides program, project, and administrative support to accomplish HACU's goals and objectives. HACU is looking for an innovative and imaginative individual to drive and execute HACU's vision for expanding STEM programs at all levels. BENEFITS HACU offers a friendly work environment and a generous company-paid benefits plan. Compensation is commensurate with qualifications and experience 15 company paid holidays Employer-paid Group-Term Life, AD&D, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, and paid parental leave benefits Generous employer-paid contributions toward healthcare plan expense 403(b), employer contributions (no match required) starting at six months of service Employee Assistance Program Optional Dental, Vision, Legal and Identity protection, and optional Accident, Cancer, Hospital Indemnity, and Dependent Life Insurance plans EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Master's degree (MS/MA) required (STEM-related field preferred). Advanced research or professional degree strongly preferred, with expert level knowledge of and experience in research development and sponsored research administration and or related equivalent combination of education and professional-level work experience. Prior experience and knowledge of HSIs/MSIs and STEM research experience. Prior experience working in academic environments, and prior experience supervising staff teams strongly preferred. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to facilitate transactions with researchers, faculty, staff, administrators, and funding sponsors. Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize projects in a fast-paced environment; ability to work with significant deadline pressure and deal gracefully with researchers and other staff as deadlines approach. Expert knowledge of research development and pre- and post-award research administration processes. Proven high level experience working on complex programs, problems, and solutions both independently and as an effective team member. Extensive experience interacting effectively with all levels of employees, including executive staff, early to late career researchers, as well as officials from external organizations. Strong knowledge of team scholarship principles and best practices. Ability to independently apply a broad range of technical and specialized knowledge and significant job-related experience to handle complex situations. Knowledge and/or experience with relevant sponsored research software (e.g., Cayuse) for submission, tracking, and reporting purposes, as well as other relevant software. Discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information. Awareness of and sensitivity and commitment to issues related to inclusion and cultural diversity. PI3d9ac57c8e56-25448-#######0