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Director of Research Development
University of California Santa Cruz
Director of Research Development
University of California Santa Cruz
 Director of Research Development Location: Santa Cruz Job ID: 35404 JOB POSTING NOTIFICATIONS UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to policy. INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD) UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit. The IRD for this job is: 05-23-2022 ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world. DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW Established in 2014, the Genomics Institute (GI) comprises diverse researchers from a variety of disciplines across academic divisions who are exploring the power of genomics for the benefit of both the individual and the planet. The GI is unlocking the world's genomic data to accelerate breakthroughs in health and evolutionary biology. Its platforms, technologies, and scientists unite global communities to create and deploy data-driven, life-saving treatments and innovative environmental and conservation efforts, while addressing the most fundamental societal and policy questions. The GI operating budget is approximately $32M per year made up of almost 30M in sponsored funds from federal, state and private sponsors and the remainder in gifts and institutional funding. More information about the Genomics Institute can be found at: https://ucscgenomics.soe.ucsc.edu More information about Baskin Engineering can be found at https://engineering.ucsc.edu/ JOB SUMMARY Under general direction from the Executive Director, the Director of Research Development (DRD) supports the UC Santa Cruz Genomics Institute (GI), a ~$30M interdisciplinary Organizational Research Unit (ORU) within Baskin Engineering at UC Santa Cruz. The Genomics Institute DRD leads the Research Development (RD) unit within the GI, a specialized team of research administrators responsible for contract and grant proposals, program development, and post award management for GI principal investigators. Primarily through subordinate grants management specialists, the DRD supports investigators to develop strategies for research program proposals, liaisons with funding agencies and Office of Sponsored Projects to coordinate competitive proposals, and works closely with Principal Investigators (PIs) and project leads in the effective management of awarded projects. The RD team drafts components of proposals, budget justifications, progress reports, and communications to agencies; works with technical staff and project managers to develop accurate budgets; works with PIs, agencies and divisional leaders to identify and implement solutions to award challenges and complications. The DRD is an experienced leader with significant responsibility to achieve broadly stated goals, receiving assignments in the form of objectives and determining how to use resources to meet schedules and goals. Provides guidance to subordinates to achieve goals in accordance with established policies. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs, workload, and time, and can result in lost research opportunities and delay progress on projects. This position is a key part of an active administrative office supporting the scientific efforts of faculty of the UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) Genomics Institute and its related projects and organizations, such as the UCSC Genome Browser, the Computational Genomics Laboratory and Platform, the Human Cell Atlas, the Braingeneers, and the Treehouse Childhood Cancer Initiative. It also supports the operations of the Genomics Institute, which involves approximately 30-affiliated faculty, over 100 staff and researchers, as well as postdoctoral scholars and students participating in research projects supported on sponsored funds from the federal and state governments, private gifts, Foundations and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Salary Information: Salary Range: $92,250 - $110,000/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. No. of Positions: 1 Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits Schedule Information:
Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation: Non-Represented Job Code Classification: 005915 (RSCH GNT PRG OFCR 4) Travel: Never or Rarely JOB DUTIES 40% - Post-Award Implementation & Management
30% - Pre-Award Development
15% - Cross-Organization Collaboration
15% - Supervision
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SAFETY STATEMENT All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. HOW TO APPLY Attach your resume and cover letter when applying for this job opening. Do not attach any documents to 'My Activities'. Visit our How to Apply tutorial for detailed instructions on our applicant process. EEO/AA The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS View full job description and access on-line application: https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucsc/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=11&JobOpeningId=35404&PostingSeq=1 To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. Copyright 2022 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-b5e79c3fd380eb4a9b92421beec95205
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About University of California Santa Cruz
UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the intimacy of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university.
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