Details

Open Date 02/29/2024

Requisition Number PRN37841B

Job Title Assoc Dir, Research Dev

Working Title Associate Director of Research Dev

Job Grade H

FLSA Code Professional

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

8:30AM – 5:00PM

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00868 - Psychiatry - Research

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $95,000-105,000

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

The Department of Psychiatry at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute is seeking to hire an Associate Director of Research Development to oversee administrative and operational aspects of our research mission. Responsibilities include integration of sponsored programs, compliance, and financial activities, with an emphasis on funding development and pre-award. This role will oversee internal and external processes, foster stakeholder partnerships, and integrate operational pathways between the research, clinical, and education missions. You can look forward to supervising a great team of research administration and business service professionals, plus coordinating with our research faculty and staff.

Candidates will have a background in research administration, demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, and thrive in a service-oriented environment.

This position offers an opportunity to work in one of the nation’s premier psychiatric research institutions and make a real difference in the industry. You can read more about our researchhere.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Direct the daily operational activities of research administration (RA), specifically the management of pre-award, and oversee post-award and compliance.

• Support pre-award staff, including supervision, back-up support during absences and peaks in work volume, supporting junior level positions with their work, and as needed, hiring and training new pre-award staff or other assigned positions.

• Ensure that all project portfolio activities are completed accurately in a timely and inclusive manner.

• Assess risks appropriately to ensure compliance while providing quality service.

• Facilitate operational-level communication, interaction and processes between different teams and systems within the research mission.

• Partner with other HMHI missions to ensure research compliance with university/sponsor requirements and promote research goals.

• Maintain a flow of information from multiple groups and individuals to make timely, smart decisions about RA operations and best serve faculty interests and Department research goals.

• Assist with cultivating and disseminating funding opportunities.

• Cultivate strong relationships with research faculty and applicable HMHI faculty and staff.

• Represent the Department to the Office of Sponsored Projects and build strong relationships with other university departments to support RA for Department faculty.

• Assist the Director for Research, as requested, in navigating university-wide relationships to increase research collaboration and build sustainable infrastructure.

• With an operational focus, identify RA areas for process improvement and collaborate with others in the Department to execute those improvements.

• Maintain current knowledge on industry best practices and current events/regulations.

• Ensure RA services are accessible, transparent, and timely.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s Degree + two years of related experience or Bachelor’s degree + six years of related experience or 14 years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Seven years of experience in research administration, including operational management experience.

• Advanced knowledge of research administration, operations, compliance, and finance at a department level.

• NIH proposal development and award management experience (pre-award).

• Supervisory experience of research administrative personnel.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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