Research Development Associate

Research Development Associate Job Summary

The University of Utah Health Research Office (HSRO) seeks aResearch Development Associate (Research Development Associate II/III/IV, depending on qualifications) to coordinate and support abroad portfolio of research development activities across the HSROResearch Program Development Team. The position will provide day-to-day management of a designated strategic research initiative; help implement an institutional framework for identifying, prioritizing, and supporting honorific award nominations; support large research grant proposal development;support

select workshops and events; and strengthen the operating systems that keep the team's work moving.

As a central member of the team, the Research Development Associate will work with faculty, initiative leaders, staff, and campus partners to translate priorities into organized work plans,coordinate people and information, communicate next steps, and deliver high-quality materials. The role is well suited to aresourceful professional who combines strong project coordination,communication, writing, relationship-building, attention to detail,and strong interest in academic research. The position will complete assignments of moderate scope and complexity with increasing independence and guidance from senior research development professionals.

The Research Development Associate will report to the Senior Director of Research Program Development and will contribute flexibly to emerging and ongoing priorities across the HSRO. This position must be available for an in-person schedule per university policies, including occasional early-morning and evening activities associated with our office's in-person workshops and events.

The HSRO strengthens programs, departments, and colleges within University of Utah Health by providing strategic planning,decision support, goal setting, administrative and programmatic expertise, and program development. The Research Program Development Team helps develop and implement strategic research initiatives and other activities that build institutional research capacity. We prioritize team well-being, activecollaboration, and a positive and supportive environment that fosters personal and professional growth.

Coordinate and support a variety of strategic and capacity-building activities to enable and enhance research efforts form tasks related to strategic research advancement, communicate research opportunities, and enhance collaboration. Assist with administrative functions for complex proposals, support data collection and reporting needs, and formatand copy-edit documents. Disseminate grant opportunities, provide proposal-related metrics, organize events and seminars, and support community-building operations. Resolve varied problems requiring analysis and creativity while developing specialized skills through training and experience.

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HSRO Specific Responsibilities:

Strategic Research Initiative Coordination:

Coordinate operations of a designated strategic research initiatives. Develop and maintain work plans,meeting schedules, deliverables, and progress updates; support initiative leadership and committee activities; and coordinate budget tracking and reporting with appropriate partners. Identify,compile, and communicate relevant extramural funding opportunities. Develop content for a weekly initiative newsletter. Plan research community-building events, such as symposia, seminar series,networking sessions, and stakeholder meetings. Develop announcements, presentations, reports, and other materials for internal and…