Assistant Vice President-Exec Mgt
Location
East Lansing, MI
Job Type
Full-time
Category
other-general
Posted
June 18, 2026
Position Summary
Reporting to the Vice President for Research & Innovation (VPRI), the AVPRO provides strategic oversight of the administrative and operational infrastructure that advances research, innovation, and high-impact institutional initiatives across the MAU. In this role, the AVPRO collaborates closely with a broad network of stakeholders including institute directors, college leadership, central administrative units, compliance offices, and research support teams to foster integrated, efficient, and service-oriented operations. Through this collaborative approach, the AVPRO helps create an environment that empowers faculty, staff, and students to pursue and achieve world-class research and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership, Internal Partnerships, and Operational Excellence
+ Provide exceptional leadership for research operations, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and strategic goals.
+ Drive conti...
Reporting to the Vice President for Research & Innovation (VPRI), the AVPRO provides strategic oversight of the administrative and operational infrastructure that advances research, innovation, and high-impact institutional initiatives across the MAU. In this role, the AVPRO collaborates closely with a broad network of stakeholders including institute directors, college leadership, central administrative units, compliance offices, and research support teams to foster integrated, efficient, and service-oriented operations. Through this collaborative approach, the AVPRO helps create an environment that empowers faculty, staff, and students to pursue and achieve world-class research and innovation.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership, Internal Partnerships, and Operational Excellence
+ Provide exceptional leadership for research operations, ensuring alignment with institutional priorities and strategic goals.
+ Drive conti...