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Assistant Dean for Research Administration

Hiring Department: College of Medicine

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1015945

Posting Close Date: 2/8/2023

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary

This position is responsible for providing leadership, administration direction and managerial oversight for the research mission of the College of Medicine.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Participate in strategic planning processes, identifying funding priorities and areas for capacity building and providing actionable research metrics to drive improvement.

• Work closely with the Dean, senior leadership, unit heads, and faculty to foster relationships with key stakeholders and community members to encourage external funding support for the College.

• Support the Dean and senior leadership in developing interdisciplinary collaborations among departments within the College, across colleges of the University, and across universities.

• In collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Finance and Planning, advise senior leadership on research financial projections, financial objectives, and policies in support of the research mission of the College.

• Participate in College research facility and space planning activities including long-range to support scientific activities.

• Implement and manage intramural seed funding initiatives.

• Establish college-wide initiatives to improve research administration processes.

• Establish college-wide best practices in the management and oversight of funded projects and ensure their implementation and compliance to all applicable state, federal and University guidelines.

• In collaboration with the Director of the Research Shared Service Center, troubleshoot research management and compliance questions and conflicts in the shared service center.

• Host research-related College events, colloquia, and symposia such as the annual College of Medicine Research Forum.

• Represent the College on research-related matters within the university community and serve on applicable committees.

• Plans, assigns and reviews work of staff to ensure that group objectives are met. Hires, trains, develops and manages staff to ensure that a qualified staff exists to meet group objectives.

• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of a Masters degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Economics or a related field required. Certified Research Administrator (CRA) preferred.
• Ten years of experience in research administration.
• Advanced knowledge of sponsored program management, accounting, and reporting in an academic setting.
• Ability to prioritize complex tasks in a deadline driven environment.
• Strong financial, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills required.
• Strong critical thinking skills coupled with independent judgment, discretion, and advanced oral and written communication skills.

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