WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
The Assistant Director Department Grants Administration will report to the Department Administrator in a large, academic department with both clinical and research grants activities across multiple divisions. This position will oversee research funding efforts within the department and will partner with and assist investigators. The Assistant Director is a highly analytical position that demands the ability to adapt and manage multiple projects. This position is highly visible and requires daily communication with leadership (Chair/Chiefs/Administrators, etc.). The Assistant Director will actively manage improvement objectives and will support the execution of research goals by assuring the development, implementation, data, and performance measurement.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Master’s Degree in business, finance, or related field

• Experience
  8 years of experience working with faculty in an academic or research setting, including a track record of effective communication as well as familiarity with extramural grants and/or contracts. and
  Previous supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  Additional years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of stated degree on a year-for-year basis.

JOB DUTIES

• Partner with departmental leadership on research administration strategic initiatives facilitating development of large, complex research grant applications in response to funding opportunities.
• Hire, mentor, and supervise research personnel, including overseeing and guiding their involvement in developing complex and individual grant applications, and the review and editing of grant components, including technical sections.
• Oversee and support development of individual and complex funding proposals through effective interactions with all involved parties and by providing proposal management, proposal editing, program and budget development, and high-level advice and guidance.
• Through existing mechanisms, as well as research and communication with possible sponsors, identify large, multidisciplinary funding opportunities from federal and non-federal sources that capitalize on existing strengths and expertise.
• Advise faculty on suitability of and approaches to large, multidisciplinary funding opportunities from federal and non-federal sources that capitalize on existing strengths and expertise.
• Collaborate with individuals at all levels of the organization to ensure successful integration of grant application components and full compliance with all funding solicitation and sponsor requirements.
• Work with department leadership to identify opportunities to strengthen faculty grant applications and to implement solutions. Assist with identifying enhancements/efficiencies by partnering with SPA, HR, Budget, Accounting, Supply Chain.
• Design, advance, and track projects assigned from all spectrums, including, but not limited to administrative presentations, financial analysis/reporting, technical innovation/exploration, and operational effectiveness.
• Actively participate in relevant institutional committees and working groups.
• Oversee and manage special projects as needed by the Department Administrator.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.