Assistant Director, Research Center/Institute

Location: Ctr for Health Equity Research

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608140

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/

Special Information

• This position is subject to the availability of funding. The incumbent is not eligible for Service Professional non-renewal notice, or Classified Staff layoff or recall status.
• This position is a hybrid position which allows the incumbent to complete their work at both an NAU site, campus, or facility and at a non-centralized site with or without accommodation.

Job Description

Provides administrative leadership to coordinate the growth and sustainability of the Center for Health Equity Research (CHER), a cross-disciplinary research center that involves faculty from across NAU as well as key partnerships with tribal, state, and federal agencies, NGOs, and businesses. Supports the vision, direction, and organization of initiatives with the overall CHER mission of collaborating with communities to build foundations and environments that support health and wellbeing.

Oversees financial health, sponsored project management, human resources, outreach activities, and strategic planning initiatives and manages the day-to-day Center operations to promote efficiency, effectiveness, and accountability of all functional areas.

The anticipated start date for this position is February 19, 2025.

Fiscal Oversight - 30%

• Develop 1-5 year budget projections to plan for Center growth and stability.
• Monitor all Center budgets, including state, local, service center, grant, and Foundation accounts.
• Monitor and manage faculty and staff effort on various funding sources.
• Complete annual budgeting process for state and local budgets.
• Responsible for allocating and managing faculty summer research effort.
• Supervise the Fiscal Operations Manager.

Human Resources - 40%

• Develop and maintain Center staffing plan and personnel policies.
• Work with NAU HR staff to draft appropriate job descriptions and hiring plans for new staff; oversee the hiring process, onboarding, and training of new Center personnel.
• Coordinate the annual review process for all Center staff.
• Manage employee development, disciplinary procedures, and other HR issues as they arise.
• Direct supervision of five staff.
• Maintain communication and cross-training among Center administrative staff (7); lead the CHER Admin Team monthly meetings and address issues or concerns that arise; coach, mentor, and motivate staff and encourage continued training and professional development.

Strategic Planning - 10%

• Serve as part of the CHER Leadership Team.
• Assist the Executive Director in the development and implementation of new Center policies.
• Assist the Executive Director in identifying and allocating staff to support special projects or initiatives.
• Participate in the development and revision of the CHER strategic plan.
• Coordinates and manages the allocation of space and space improvements, and initiates requests for new space when needed.
• Coordinate with CHER evaluation staff to prepare annual and other reports on Center activities.
• Develop policies and procedures for the Center.

Support of Sponsored Research Programs - 10%

• Supervise the CHER Program Manager's activities on pre- and post-award activities of all CHER sponsored awards.
• Anticipate and manage potential compliance or other problems as they arise, working closely with faculty, Program Manager, Office of Sponsored Projects, Office of Research Compliance, and others as needed.
• Support development and management of awards from donors through the NAU Foundation.

Outreach - 5%

• Oversight of the CHER Communications Manager in developing unified messaging and creative outreach functions.
• Oversight of CHER website, social media, newsletter and other news outlets, and events.

Other - 5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management, business, or health equity related field such as public health, sociology, psychology, anthropology or other related field.
• 2-4 years of management or supervisory experience.
• 3-5 years of other relevant experience.
• A combination of related education, experience and training may be used as an equivalent to the minimum requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in health equity related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in utilizing PeopleSoft for personnel management and fiscal operations.
• Familiarity with Northern Arizona University's internal processes and the collaborative dynamics among researchers, academic departments, the Office of Sponsored Research, and the Contracts and Purchasing Office.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge

• Knowledge of higher education administrative systems and business principles.
• Knowledge of financial best practices, including management of sponsored research funds.
• Knowledge of supervisory best practices.
• Knowledge of best practices in writing for public audiences, including use of style guides.
• Knowledge of and experience with grants and contract management in institutions of higher education.
• Knowledge of grant and manuscript development.

Skills

• Organizational and project management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated skills leading, coordinating, and/or supervising the work of others.
• Possesses strong leadership skills.
• Extensive supervisory experience.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

Abilities

• Ability to network effectively.
• Promotes a diverse, inclusive environment.

Background Information

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/ is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Salary

Anticipated salary range is $89,551 to $111,683. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Benefits

This is a Service Professional (SPF) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System or the Optional Retirement Program; 22 days of vacation and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified dependents. More information on benefits at NAU is available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/. NAU is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. Service Professionals are hired on a contract basis, renewable each 6 months according to https://public.powerdms.com/ABOR/documents/1499270. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). New employees are https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/eligibility-enrollment/ on the first day of the pay period following their enrollment, after their employment date. Employees will have 31 days from their start date to enroll in benefits. If a new employee chooses the ASRS retirement option, participation in the Arizona State Retirement System, and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it, will begin on the first of the pay period following 6 months after the new employee's start date. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), which is an alternative to the ASRS plan for faculty and other appointed staff, will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. Additionally, the long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election.

Learning and Development

Your career at Northern Arizona University includes the opportunity for professional development. https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/orientation/ includes courses to be completed within the first 30 days.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Application Deadline

December 2, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page. You must submit your application by clicking on the "Submit" button by midnight of the application deadline. If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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