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Research Dev Associate V
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Open Date | 03/18/2024 |
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Requisition Number | PRN38007B |
Job Title | Research Dev Associate V |
Working Title | Research Dev Associate V |
Job Grade | I |
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 | |
VP Area | President |
Department | 00639 - VP for Research |
Location | Campus |
City | Salt Lake City, UT |
Type of Recruitment | External Posting |
Pay Rate Range | $128,350 - $140,000 |
Close Date | |
Open Until Filled | Yes |
Job Summary | Introduction The Office of the Vice President for Research is seeking a Director (Research Development Associate V) to develop and lead the Large Infrastructure Funding Team (LIFT) , a campus-wide grant-development unit designed to build and support response teams for center, program, and other large-scale, interdisciplinary grant opportunities. Optimally, LIFT will have between 9 and 15 major grant applications in progress at any time. These grants typically require multiple components such as multi-university partnerships, industry partnerships, interdisciplinary collaboration, and expertise in curating a thriving and effective research environment. For example, LIFT will organize and coordinate responses to NSF Engineering Research Centers (ERCs) , Science and Technology Centers (STCs) , and Mid-Scale Research Infrastructure-1 (Mid-Scale R1) RFAs. LIFT will also build and guide teams responding to Department of Defense (DOD) , Department of Energy (DOE) , Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) , National Institutes of Health (NIH) , National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) , National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) , and other large-scale Federal, State, and Foundation funding calls. About the Role The Director will play a key leadership role in the strategic planning and execution of LIFT. This includes independently overseeing, refining, and implementing LIFT’s functionality model, mission, budget, and policies in coordination with the Associate Vice President for Research Office and existing LIFT team members. A central function of this role is to work with internal and external stakeholders to increase program/center funding for the University of Utah. About the AVPR Office The Associate Vice President for Research (AVPR) Office provides direct oversight of the University of Utah’s internal and external grant activity, grant development, institutional capacity building, and submission pipeline. The AVPR Office works to provide high-impact support, infrastructure, and resources for the University of Utah research community. The primary responsibilities of the AVPR Office include identifying and building resources that (1) expands the University’s scholarly and creative research portfolio, (2) increases high-profile, collaborative external funding submissions and awards, and (3) establishes critical grant-writing and research development support infrastructure. The AVPR Office also oversees the limited submissions opportunity selection process, the University Research Committee (URC), the VPR Office’s internal grants and research faculty award opportunities, the One Utah Research Council (OURC), and other research portfolio enhancement efforts. About the VPR Office In 1968, the Office of the Vice President for Research (VPR) was created to promote and build research excellence at the University of Utah. The VPR office oversees numerous research administration units that provide support services, research opportunities, and professional development for researchers, students, and staff on campus. The reporting VPR units are responsible for compliance and safety; research education and training; grant proposal development and submission, and more. Through strategic leadership and planning, the VPR office provides effective resources that serve the University’s research community and accelerate innovation and discovery at the U. About the University of Utah and Benefits The University of Utah is located at the foot of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains and offers a rich benefits package for eligible employees including affordable health insurance on the first day, generous retirement contributions of 14.2%, 13 paid holidays per year plus vacation accruals each month, tuition reduction for employees and families, paid parental leave and more. Please visit our Benefits website for more information: https://www.hr.utah.edu/benefits/ |
Responsibilities | Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
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 + 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. |
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Type | Benefited Staff |
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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. 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.edu https://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. |
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