Director Research​/Business Administration; Remote - Radiology

Position Summary

Manages and directs all research financial and operational issues for the department, while ensuring cohesiveness, compliance and consistency. Oversight responsibility includes making sure that established objectives are met.

• Oversees grant and operating funds, including funding from multiple divisions.
• Prepares and oversees department research budget, financial plan, and financial projections.
• Prepares and analyzes grant data reports; distributes, tracks, and monitors bridge, start‑up, cost‑sharing, and restricted DFA funding.
• Develops and oversees tracking mechanisms for grant submission data (current awards, pending awards, grants submitted, etc.).
• Provides data for research components of division strategic plan documents.
• Oversees the purchasing operation, ensuring maximum utilization of funds; reviews and approves social expenses, equipment, and other transactions over staff limits.
• Interprets and communicates all University and government policies and procedures related to research administration.
• Oversees research payroll sourcing; approves payroll documents.
• Develops, implements, and maintains standard practices and procedures to ensure efficient workflow; manages cost vs. process improvement decisions.
• Assures professional public relations and efficient handling of complaints.
• Works with Unit Leaders, Department Chairman, and/or Executive Director for Business Affairs & Strategic Planning to develop new programs or projects.
• Represents the department on University committees (e.g., Department Research Administrators Committee, Department Research Compliance Committee).
• Oversees personnel issues: handling employee‑related problems, reviewing and approving all research staffing changes such as promotions and hires, ensuring completion of job descriptions and employee evaluations, and ensuring titles and salaries are consistently maintained.
• Ensures staffing levels are maintained.
• Prepares annual reports for research administration and oversight of divisional annual reports as they relate to research data.
• Oversees preparation of monthly research newsletter.
• Oversees space system updates for all research‑related space.
• Oversees coordination of common services such as radioactive waste disposal, equipment maintenance, glassware washing needs, etc.; coordination of common equipment and shared facilities.
• Works with Facilities and maintenance staff to ensure laboratory equipment is properly maintained (including electrical issues, hood certifications, general maintenance, etc.).
• Supervises support service activities as they relate to research space.
• Oversees equipment inventory (both internal and University systems).

• Bachelor's degree.
• No specific certification/professional license required.
• 7 years of experience in Financial Management, Grant Development, or Strategic Planning Function.
• 5 years of supervisory experience.
• Skills:
  
  Academic Administration, Research Administration.

• Master's degree.
• No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere.
• No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere.
• Skills:
  
  Decision Making, Diplomacy, Independent Judgment, Interpersonal Communication, Office Administration, Oral Communications, Professional Etiquette, Professional Integrity, Strategic Planning, Written Communication.

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Free Metro transit U‑Pass for eligible employees.
• Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more.
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child.
• Family care resources for continued childcare needs.
• Coverage of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate‑level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years.

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