Associate Vice President for Foundation Relations and Sponsored Research - Mount Holyoke College : Job Details

Job no:R-000#######Position Title:Associate Vice President for Foundation Relations and Sponsored ResearchFaculty or Staff:StaffFull Time or Part Time:Full timeIn-Person, Hybrid, or Remote:In-PersonMinimum Starting Rate of Pay:$170,000.00Rate of pay commensurate with experienceStart Date:02/01/2025Job Description:Mount Holyoke College has partnered with Lindauer, a global search and talent firm, to conduct this search. To apply, please submit your resume on the Lindauer website. *Do Not apply through the College's careers site.*In alignment with MHC Forward, the Associate Vice President for Foundation Relations and Sponsored Research (AVP) will play a pivotal role in implementing Mount Holyoke's bold new vision by creating systems, frameworks, and strategies to identify and secure support for faculty research and advance the College's institutional priorities.In this newly restructured role reporting to the Provost and Dean of Faculty, the AVP will build a proactive and collaborative foundation relations and sponsored research function that increases foundation and grant funding.Overseeing a team of three professionals with support from the Finance Office, this leader will establish best practices for comprehensive pre- and post-award support for faculty research and institutional projects. With this foundation in place, the AVP will guide Mount Holyoke in identifying funding opportunities and cultivating productive relationships with funders to enhance the College's strategic priorities.This is a unique opportunity to develop an impactful, high-performing team at a critical moment in Mount Holyoke's trajectory.Mount Holyoke College has partnered with Lindauer, a global search and talent firm, to conduct this search. To apply, please submit your resume on the Lindauer websiteBackground Checks:Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.Special Instructions for Applicants: Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications
• A complete resume or curriculum vitae
• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.