Job Posting Title:

Executive Director - Research

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Hiring Department:

Dell Medical School

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

The Office of Research at the Dell Medical School is looking for a Executive Director - Research.

The University of Texas in Austin, anchored by Dell Medical School, is defining the future of health.  Our vision is to build a world-class academic medical center in the heart of Texas, collaborating with our UT Austin and community partners to set the standard for excellence in integrated, multidisciplinary patient care, carry out internationally recognized research with meaningful impact, and lead innovation in medical education and life sciences innovation and entrepreneurship.  Building on a decade of success, Dell Med will continue to attract world-class physicians, researchers, educators, students, and administrators.  Amid a rapid convergence of expertise, technology, vision, and purpose, UT Austin is building on its unique strengths to advance a bold future-focused healthcare strategy centered on team-based, integrated, and person-centered care in one of the country’s fastest-growing cities, the vibrant Texas capital of Austin.  Over the next 5 years, UT-Dell Med will undergo a rapid scaling that includes opening a greenfield, tertiary academic hospital adjacent to MD Anderson’s new cancer center hospital, expanding ambulatory facilities, recruiting over 300 new physicians and advanced providers, and establishing the data and technology infrastructure to enable this transformation. The Executive Director of Research serves as the dyad partner to the Dell Medical School Vice Dean for Research.  Together, they oversee the operational, financial, and strategic performance of the Dell Med Research Pillar. 

Purpose

Research is at the heart of this growth and expansion, and we are seeking applicants for Executive Director of Research to serve in partnership with the Dell Med Vice Dean for Research to lead the expansion of research infrastructure and administration, pursue the goals of the research strategic plan, and partner with the greater UT Austin research administration and campus researchers and external partners to extend collaborations.  The Executive Director of Research will play a major role in developing strategies, processes, and teams to accommodate the expected growth of health-related and life-science research at Dell Med.  

Responsibilities

Collaborates with the Vice Dean for Research, Associated Dean for Translational Research, and Associate Dean for Strategic Research Initiatives to develop and execute the Dell Med research strategic plan and priorities in alignment with Dell Med’s Health Starts Here overall strategic plan.  ​

Develops, implements, and oversees the administration of research policies in partnership with the Vice Dean for Research.

Partners with the Vice Dean for Research to operationalize, fund, and sustain Research Centers and Institutes as they commence.

Collaborates with the Dell Med Office of Development to identify and secure new research funding opportunities and steward research-related gifts. 

Oversees day-to-day operations of the Dell Med research enterprise in a manner consistent with the Dell Medical School values of collaboration, innovation, excellence, stewardship, and impact.

Collaborating with the Dell Med and UT Austin research leadership envisions and guides the research infrastructure development of the emerging medical center, anchored by Dell Medical School.

Provides leadership and oversight of the research administrative staff, including setting performance expectations, monitoring progress, providing mentoring, and assuring efficient delivery of services. 

Ensures compliance with internal policies, external local/state/federal regulatory requirements, and NIH and other research grant requirements. 

Collaborates with the Office of the Vice President of Research and Creative Endeavors to ensure the alignment of Dell Med and UT Austin’s research strategies, initiatives, and operations.

Serves as a member of Dell Medical School and The University of Texas Medical Center, anchored by Dell Medical School leadership to provide research perspectives and guide overall institutional strategies. 

Other related duties as assigned.

 

Organizational Relationship (reporting relationship) 

Administrative partner to the Vice Dean for Research and jointly responsible for the performance of the Research shield.

Dual reporting relationship to the Vice Dean for Research and the UT Medicine Executive Administrator for Academic Operations. 

Manages senior research administrators across Dell Med and UT Medical Center’s research programs.

Required Qualifications

A master's degree in health administration (or equivalent) and seven years of directly related experience in a academic medical center setting. Understanding of academic medical center/medical school research administration and finances. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

A PhD, DrPh, or other equivalent degree (MD) and five years of directly related experience. Demonstrated leadership competencies, including a record of willingness to make difficult decisions and drive successful execution of priorities. Excellent communication skills to interact with leadership and external collaborators across functions, levels, and departments toward shared objectives. Outstanding analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to be agile and respond to changing environments. Strong organizational skills in planning, organizing, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects. Evidence of empowering staff, innovating, and simplifying processes. 

Salary Range

OPEN

Working Conditions

May work around standard office conditions.

Repetitive use of a keyboard at a workstation.

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded.  Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form.  You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States.  Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment.  Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.