• Assist the Vice President with the development, execution, and assessment of the roles of the research enterprise as outlined in the UAH strategic plan• Liaison on university matters with individuals from the commercial, government, and external university sectors, including but not limited to leaders from the U.S. Army, NASA, local companies, Alabama universities and elected officials• Responsible for composing correspondence, arranging meetings, organizing off-site and on-site conferences, and developing routine reports• Conduct research on assigned subjects; compiles administrative data and statistics; and secures materials for use in preparation of presentations and reports for the Vice President and Associate Vice President's decision making process• Maintain an up-to-date Research Overview presentation and other specific presentations by the VPR which represent the research enterprise• Coordinate annual internal research grant program announcements and selection notification for programs designed to provide seed funding for the growth of research• Arrange travel, both domestic and foreign, for the Vice President and Associate Vice President• Compile, organize and submit the annual federal appropriations request package for the University President• Maintain the calendar for the Vice President and Associate Vice President. Establish appointments and ensure the principals are prepared for the meeting