Associate Director, Research & Science

Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Working Title: Associate Director, Institutional Review BoardJob Grade: HFLSA Code: ExecutivePatient Sensitive Job Code? NoStandard Hours per Week: 40Full Time or Part Time: Full TimeShift: DayWork Schedule Summary: M-F 8:00-5:00 HybridLocation: Salt Lake City, UTPay Rate Range: $75,900 to $112,000Close Date: 03/03/2025Job Summary: The Associate Director of the Institutional Review Board (IRB) supports the Director in all aspects of leading the University of Utah's IRB and the oversight of human subject research conducted by University faculty, staff, and students.Responsibilities

• Develops and implements customer service, human resources and financial objectives for assigned departments consistent with the University's goals and objectives.
• Manages departments' budgets, estimates budgetary requirements for special projects and oversees purchases and inventory.
• Oversees and leads a team responsible for providing comprehensive administrative and logistical support to board members.
• Implements and administers new and existing department programs and services to internal and external customers. Evaluates program effectiveness.
• Assumes authority and performs functions of the department director in his/her absence.
• Participates in the development and interpretation of department policies to ensure compliance with the University's policies and regulatory requirements. May authorize exceptions to department policy and procedures related to assigned departments. Ensures compliance with Federal and state regulations.
• Establishes internal objectives and implements procedures to meet goals. Assists in setting department short and long-term goals.
• Oversees department human resources management including recruitment, performance evaluations and retention of staff.
• Ensures customer satisfaction by analyzing customer complaints, concerns and suggestions. Provides appropriate follow-through to ensure quality customer service.
• Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships with the community and other institutions.
• Authorizes the purchase and implementation of new technology, resources and equipment.
• Serves as part of the department management team.Work Environment and Physical RequirementsWork Environment: Nearly Continuously: Office environment.Physical Requirements: Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, a related area, or equivalency required; plus six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required. Master's degree in Public Administration or related area preferred. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.Additional 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). 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.Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
  • Yes
  • No
  • * How many years of progressively more responsible management experience do you have?
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 10 years
    • 10 years or moreContact InformationUniversity Human Resource Management250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111Contact us: (801) 581-2169By Email: employment@utah.edu
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