Rutgers University

Recruitment/Posting Title Program Director (Research Development and Training)

Job Category Staff & Executive - Project/Program Management/Planning

Department SPH-Office of Academic Affairs

Overview

New Jersey’s academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University–New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.

Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.

Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state—at Rutgers University–New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark’s University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.

Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Director, Research Development and Training for the Office of Academic Affairs with the School of Public Health, located in Piscataway, NJ. The Program Director, Research Development and Training provides strategic leadership to enhance the School of Public Health’s research capacity through targeted development initiatives, faculty training, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Supporting both the Assistant Dean for Research and the Vice-Dean, this role works closely with school and university leadership to identify research priorities, support faculty and trainee success, and strengthen the infrastructure needed to secure and manage extramural funding and will advance initiatives that promote excellence, equity, and impact in public health research.

Duties include:

• Partner strategically with Assistant Dean for Research and Vice-Dean to define and execute institutional research priorities and implement research strategies aligned to the school’s strategic plan.
• Support Vice-Dean’s research grant development.
• Assist the Vice-Dean, as Training Director of the Rutgers Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health (RU-SGM) with the development of training grants for pre- and post-doctoral efforts.
• Supervise, manage and direct staff.
• Provide scientific leadership and implement strategies for research advancement to expand the school’s sponsored research portfolio, including support for independent researcher and center grant development and implementation.

FLSA Exempt

Grade 30S

Salary Details VS30S (current scale: $102,186 - $156,342)

Minimum Salary 102186.00

Mid Range Salary 129264.00

Maximum Salary 156342.00

Offer Information

The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate’s qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university’s broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Position Status Full Time

Working Hours (per week) 37.50

Standard Hours 37.50

Daily Work Shift Day

Work Arrangement

Union Description MPSC - Legacy UMD

Payroll Designation PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility ABP

Minimum Education and Experience

Certifications/Licenses

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Public Health, Education or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of management experience and experience involving research development, implementation and sponsored programs administration, ideally in an academic setting.
• Must have familiarity with research engines and electronic grant submission tools.
• Must have vehicle and valid driver’s license for travel between campuses. Experience with mentoring and training initiatives for faculty and students.
• Knowledge and expertise of Federal and State agency regulations, policies, procedures and laws applicable to sponsored program activities
• Understanding of and experience with research proposal development and implementation, funding search processes and opportunities, Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations and other grant-related and mentoring activities.
• Must have strong Excel skills in addition to Microsoft Word, RAPSS, and familiarity with IRB and Electronic Systems.
• Must have strong writing, interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Must be able to exercise a significant amount of judgment, technical expertise and professionalism.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Number 25ST1357

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City Piscataway

State NJ

Location Details

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