Director, Research Support - School of Public Health

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Director of Research Support for the School of Public Health (SPH), Office of Research Affairs (ORA), reports to the Associate Dean for Research. This role directs comprehensive services for public health and interdisciplinary research within SPH. The director oversees pre-award services by identifying and supporting the submission process for complex, multi-unit grants (e.g., training grants, program projects, center renewals) requiring SPH and cross-university coordination. The director is responsible for post-award research management needed for efficient, high-quality research, which involves developing training, maintaining research tools, and acting as the liaison to central university research support. Key responsibilities include leading oversight and evaluation of ORA activities against the SPH strategic planning goals.

Job Description

• Directs research services and provides comprehensive support for the development, identification, and management of the submission process for complex, multi-unit grants (e.g., training grants, program projects, center renewals) requiring SPH and cross-university coordination.
• Directs and provides expertise in post-award research management needed for efficient, high-quality research, which involves strategic oversight of training and capacity building of research faculty and staff, maintaining research tools, and acting as the liaison to central university research support.
• Oversees systems and technical support and provides guidance for research personnel on internal tools, techniques, and best practices for grants management. Fosters a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the SPH Office of Research Affairs.
• Provides leadership from ORA in guiding evaluation of research activities against the SPH strategic planning goals.
• Monitors grant-related policy and submission requirements to ensure up-to-date guidelines for extramural research. Work closely with the Associate Dean to support regular review of research policies and procedures within the SPH.
• Keeps abreast of new tools and best practices in grant support and research funding requirements. Attends workshops, conferences, and professional development opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table

• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement

Equipment

• Office equipment

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (8 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in public health, social sciences or natural sciences.
• Eight years of post-graduate experience in directing complex project management in an academic research environment.
• Eight years of relevant experience including grants administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. and five years of experience in grant management, preferably within a scientific academic or research setting.
• Proven track record of clinical or public health research administration

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy

Certifications/Professional Licenses:

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Collaboration, Grants Management, Microsoft Office, Organizing, Project Management, Public Health, Research Administration, Research Methodologies

Grade

G15

Salary Range

$84,200.00 - $148,500.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

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Accommodation

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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

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