Program Director
Career Family: Research Services Professional Level: Program Director Research Services
Career Family Job Summary: Jobs in this career family provide direct professional support of research activities. Functions include contracts and grants solicitation and administration, grant/agreement preparation, review and negotiation, regulatory compliance, sponsor communication and post and pre award management, human subject compliance, research animal management, research laboratory coordination and instruction, environmental health and safety, radiation control, hazardous materials use, disposal and training.
Professional Level Job Summary: Program Directors are responsible for the ongoing leadership and oversight of a program or function, including the development of strategies and processes which contribute to the University and/or campus mission and accountability for services provided. These positions typically do not supervise others.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Four (4) years of research administration experience, including fundamental knowledge of research methods, protocols, data collection, and analysis.
Optional Substitution: Related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor's degree on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications: Master's or terminal degree in research administration or a related field.
Five (5) years of related professional experience. Knowledge of the proposal/contract/grant management process at this level is required. Strong organisational skills, the ability to work proficiently under deadlines. Demonstrated ability to produce accurate and timely work products. Experience working independently with minimal direction. Demonstrated excellent decision-making skills, ability to set priorities for multiple competing tasks. Knowledge of university and sponsor policies and state and federal regulations.
Related professional experience as manager, supervisor, work leader, staff authority or project/program administrator.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
Demonstrate a commitment to providing outstanding customer service skills.
Demonstrate an exceptional understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion with a committment to developing equitable practices.
Ability to balance performing duties independently without guidance and direction from other professionals and collaborate with profesionals and faculty across campus.
Ability to articulate the University's mission and the importance of the 2030 strategic plan
Ability to manage ambiguous situations and/or information and translate them into results
Ability to demonstrate exceptional management and leadership qualities
Ability to manage and oversee multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high attention to detail
Ability to effectively plan, establish and implement program goals and objectives
Ability to manage day-to-day oversight of program processes, workflow and adminstration
Ability to develop strategic plans that align with the goals of the University.
Demonstrate progressive supervisory qualities.
Supervision Exercised: Can supervise students. No cap on # of students. May supervise no more than two (2) 2.0 FTE. If the position has supervision exceeding two (2) 2.0 FTE the department should be able to provide a clear justification as to why the org. structure cannot support a higher level position
FLSA Status: Exempt