AST DIR, Research Administration

Master’s degree in appropriate area of specialization and two years of appropriate experience or a bachelor’s degree in appropriate areas of specialization and four years of experience.

The UF Health Cancer Institute is the 72nd NCI designated cancer center and the only one at a public university in the State of Florida. As a matrix cancer center, we span all of the University of Florida's 16 colleges, pulling together a world-class, multi-disciplinary membership of over 350 faculty and 150 staff to address the challenges of the cancer burden faced by the population we serve as we work together to find a cure.

As the Assistant Director of Research Development at the UF Health Cancer Institute (UFHCI), you will be responsible for leading and developing the Research Development division of the UFHCI in support of our member’s research. Expertise and subject matter expertise in research development as well as in the administration of complex program-level grants (e.g. NIH P-series grants) is necessary for success in this role.

In your new role you will be responsible for the following:

• Oversight and management of the Research Development division, ensuring that systems are in place for the overall management and allocation of resources in support of the mission of the Cancer Institute.
• Oversight of the research development and program administration activities of the UFHCI, including grant and manuscript writing and editing, development of figures, images and posters, and dissemination of results.
• Programmatic and administrative management to the UFHCI membership, research programs, and research working groups.
• Programmatic and administrative oversight of the complex and team science grants of the UFHCI, to include the NCI P30 Center grant, managing both non-competitive and competitive renewal documentation, coordination, and submission.
• Program planning and development providing analysis of ongoing projects and projected growth/development, and developing action plans through implementation as related to the UFHCI’s research programs, membership, and complex/team science grants portfolio.

This is a senior leadership position, ideal for candidates with established careers and developed subject matter expertise in research development strategies and program administration. Employees in these roles operate as part of our collaborative research enterprise and are fundamental to the progress of cancer research being conducted at the University of Florida. A complete job description will be provided to candidates selected for interview.

$110,000 - $120,000

This is a TEAMS position, and is eligible for a suite of excellent benefits, retirement options, and paid leave.

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Knowledge/Experience:

• Master’s degree in Healthcare, Business Administration, Accounting, or other related field.
• 8+ years of relevant research development experience and subject matter expertise.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of programs and processes of primary granting agencies, to include, but not limited to, NIH and other federal sponsors, state and private foundation regulations and requirements, as well as other corporate and private sponsors.
• Demonstrated experience managing the submission of, and post-award oversight of complex grants (e.g. P01s, P30s, P50s, R25s, T32s, U01s, U10s, and/or U54s).
• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of federal grants management guidelines including 2CFR200, Federal Acquisition Regulations, and the NSF Proposal and Award Policies and Procedures Guide.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and understanding of accounting practices and applied GAAP and GAS principles.
• Extensive knowledge of State/Federal and institutional accounting rules and regulations.

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work with detailed financial data and to analyze financial information.
• Demonstrated quantitative and data analytic skills, with ability to generate, distill and interpret data for senior leadership on metric and benchmarking analysis to provide logical conclusions/projections and program evaluation and anticipating costs/obligations.
• Ability to utilize complex database systems to generate analytical reports (i.e. University Financial System, Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS), Electronic Research Administration (eRA) systems, NIH Databases, to include Reporter, etc.).
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.

Certification as a professional in research administration (e.g. CRA) is required within 12-months of hire or eligibility.

Knowledge/Experience:

• Experience in a similar role at the University of Florida or comparable R1 institution.
• Experience in research development and program management in an NCI-designated Cancer Center or similar NIH funded center.
• Extensive research administration experience overseeing both pre- and post-award management with progressive supervisory responsibilities of research administration staff.
• Prior experience as a supervisor or team lead (5+ years) and/or completion of leadership/management training program (eg. Managing at UF – The Supervisory Challenge).
• Experience in pre- and post-award management of industry and federal funded clinical studies.
• Extensive working knowledge and understanding of the university research environment in an academic medical setting.
• Previous experience using PeopleSoft, an enterprise financial software system.

Qualities:

• Forward-thinking mentality, actively seeking opportunities and proposing creative solutions with strong decision-making capability.
• Demonstrated strong desire to establish and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders and critical staff, both internally and externally, through a variety of communication mediums and venues
• Highly resourceful team-player, with the ability to also be effective independently, maintain appropriate discretion, and utilize effective writing and organizational skills.
• Exceptional customer service with a professional, trustworthy, approachable demeanor and strong interpersonal skills, as well as the ability and desire to work with a broad range of people and appreciate a culturally diverse organization.

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with executive and senior leadership, staff, vendors, and volunteers to achieve the goals of managed projects.
• Exceptional analytical and organizational skills and the flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.
• Excellent delegation and time management skills and ability to successfully manage multiple priorities seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Exceptional ability to develop project and proposals and drive them to completion through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders across functions, including working directly with University and senior leadership to achieve the goals of ongoing projects.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills, especially proof-reading and public speaking skills.

The University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

Applicants must upload a copy of the following documents to be considered for this position:

• Cover Letter or Letter of Interest
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• List of Three Professional References

This is not a remote work position, and is located on the University of Florida's Main Campus in Gainesville, FL.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.