DetailsOpen Date 03/04/2024Requisition Number PRN37851BJob Title Director, Research DevWorking Title Director, Research DevelopmentJob Grade IFLSA Code ProfessionalPatient Sensitive Job Code? NoStandard Hours per Week 40Full Time or Part Time? Full TimeShift DayWork Schedule SummaryVP Area U of U Health - AcademicsDepartment 00958 - DFPM-AdministrationLocation CampusCity Salt Lake City, UTType of Recruitment External PostingPay Rate Range $145,000Close DateOpen Until Filled YesJob SummaryDirects and oversees all operations within a particular function of research development. The Director identifies and fully understands key customer requirements and implements best practice tools, processes, and procedures to achieve exceptional customer service aligned with research goals. This position is responsible for developing and implementing policies, procedures, and auditing functions of all services.ResponsibilitiesEssential Functions
Serve in a leadership dyad with the Vice Chair for Research
Support and collaborate with DFPM research leadership on the implementation of the research strategic plan
Refine and measure milestones for DFPM research operations and productivity
Continue to refine internal systems processes and controls for federal grant proposal submissions consistent with University of Utah and federal sponsor policies and guidelines
Supervise Central Administration Research Office ( CARO ) staff members
Develop and manage operational budget for CARO in partnership with the finance team
Oversee pre-award operations and provide backup support for pre-award duties
Oversee IRB and compliance operations and provide backup support for IRB and compliance-related duties
Participate on department committees and staff leadership meetings
Build collaborative relationships with research leaders in the department and across the health sciences, such as Health Sciences Research Forum, the SVP Research Unit, and the Office of the VPR , including OSP
Oversee the reporting of research metrics (eg, research expenditures, proposal and award data) to research leadership at DFPM , the School of Medicine, and other stakeholders
Connect researchers to university resources and prospective collaborators to advance team science
Serve as the department’s ClinicalTrials.gov administrator
Serve as ambassador of DFPM research across University of Utah health sciences and professional organizations
Issues faced are often highly complex and uniquely challenging, requiring extensive consideration of variables that impact multiple areas outside of the job area.
This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.Minimum QualificationsMaster’s Degree + four years of related experience or Bachelor’s degree + eight 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.PreferencesType Benefited StaffSpecial Instructions SummaryAdditional InformationThe 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.The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.eduhttps://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
