Senior Director, Division of Science, Technology and Research

Salary: $120,000.00 Annually
Location : South Charleston, WV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-01
Division: Division of Science and Research
Opening Date: 02/06/2025
Closing Date: 2/13/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

General Job Summary
Under the general direction of the Executive Director for Administration and the WV Science and Research Council, the Senior Director for Science Technology and Research oversees all operations and management of the Division including the supervision of employees and service outputs.

Classification: Full Time, Exempt, Non-Classified, Benefits-Eligible, Grant Funded
Duties and Responsibilities
Serves as the Principal Investigator (PI) and Project Director for the National Science Foundation's Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR).
Coordination and oversight of all WV EPSCoR programs

• Management of current NSF RII Track 1 grant
• Facilitation of new NSF RII Track 1 proposals for S&R Council
• Service to NASA Space Grant Consortium as Board Member and grant reviewer
• Facilitation of proposal submissions for National Science Foundation (NSF) Track 2 grants and grants to other federal agencies issuing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) grants

Administration of state-funded grants

• Oversight of application, review, awarding and reporting process for all grants administered through the wvresearch.org GO! Apply system
• Annual reporting to Legislative Oversight Committee on Education Accountability (LOCEA) on Research Challenge Fund and Research Trust Fund

Creation and Implementation of the state Science & Technology Strategic Plan

• Annual reporting to LOCEA on progress on strategic plan
• Revision of plan every five years
• Facilitation of plan implementation for the Science & Research Council throughout the year

Communication and outreach for STEM in WV

• Creation and execution of public events on the importance of STEM
• Oversight of division staff activities to promote STEM and STEM workforce development

Minimum Requirements
Doctoral degree is required. A degree in a scientific field from an accredited college or university and four years relevant work experience are required. Acceptable experience includes work as project officer, principal investigator (PI), research director or sponsored research administrator.
Management of large multi-institutional grants and partnerships preferred. Federal grant administration experience preferred.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of federal grants and contracts, especially for the National Science Foundation.
• Collaborative skills to work with university leaders and researchers effectively.
• Knowledge of research and STEM activities, especially at higher education institutions.
• Decision-making and management skills, especially project management.
• Supervisory and budget management skills and ability to develop and direct teams.
• Analytical skills to manage complex programs and analyze complex technical information
• Strong communication skills including writing, speaking, and those required for effective team leadership.

Supplemental Information

Closing Date: February 13, 2025

Application Process:
In addition to filling out the online application, qualified candidates must submit a letter of interest and contact information for three professional references.
IMPORTANT: Your eligible score will be based on information provided in your application; therefore, make sure the work experience section in your application is detailed and complete.
Final candidates are subject to employment and credential verification, as well as reference and background checks.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission and the Community and Technical College System of West Virginia are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Commission and Council provide a collegial and respectful environment that values the contributions of its staff.
The West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees which includes:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Hearing
• Legal Services
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account
• 401(a) Retirement Account with 6% Employer Matching Contribution
• Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Accounts
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays

01

What earned degree(s) do you hold from an accredited college or university?

• Doctorate
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate Degree
• No Degree

02

Please enter your earned degree(s) and field of study.
03

How many years of relevant work experience do you have related to the duties of this position or as a project officer, principal investigator (PI), research director or sponsored research administrator?

• Less than 4 years
• 4 years less than 6
• 6 years less than 8
• 8 years less than 10
• 10 or more years

04

Do you have working knowledge of federal grants and contracts, such as the National Science Foundation?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience in the management of large multi-institutional grants and partnerships?

• Yes
• No

06

Enter how many years of experience you have in federal grant administration?
Required Question