Director, Research Administration Data Analytics and Operations (RADIO)

Yale Research Administration Director

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Yale is a leading research university with more than $1B in annual research expenditures, over 70 core science facilities, 10 libraries with more than 15 million volumes, thousands of active grants with faculty and student investigators across a wide variety of research domains. Research led by Yale has impacted the frontiers of medicine, science, engineering and beyond. Yale leadership is committed to improving our analytic infrastructure to enable data-driven decision-making in the research administration space. This role is an opportunity to join the Office of Research Administration as a catalyst for driving meaningful progress in our data analytics and operations capabilities.

Reporting to the Vice Provost for Research and the Senior Associate Provost for Research Compliance and Regulatory Affairs, the Director will use strong leadership and problem-solving skills to develop and implement data-driven analytic tools and process improvements in support of research administration in all offices under the Office for Research Administration (ORA). The director will lead a team of four, working closely with a dedicated team in Yale's Information Technology Services (ITS), focused on developing and supporting research administration software and data analytic tools for the community. The director will develop and implement a talent development plan for the organization, focusing on skill growth, team development and service to stakeholders.

Beyond the ORA, the director will coordinate and liaise with key stakeholders across the university, including in Finance, Institutional Strategy and Data Analysis, Research Development, and ITS to identify and address opportunities to improve data analytics capabilities, research administration transparency, process efficiency, effectiveness and compliance. The Office of Research Administration relies on multiple systems today for grant administration - including InfoEd's research administration software, Workday ERP software, reporting in PowerBI, Huron Click Portal - with known gaps in data quality and integration across systems. The director will identify data and reporting needed to drive decision-making and improve operations across the research enterprise, and will be an expert in translating data into insights that drive action. In addition to implementing data and analytic capabilities within ORA, the director will act as the primary liaison between ORA and technology teams responsible for system software and enterprise reporting. The director will effectively translate data and reporting needs into business / technical requirements and lead ORA's involvement in cross-functional initiatives to improve data quality, technology systems, operations efficiency and research reporting that serves the needs of ORA and other research stakeholders across the institution.

The director will also serve as a resource and communication conduit for individuals within the ORA team and related research operations / administration areas within the university. This role will provide subject matter expertise across research administration and compliance areas to leadership. The director will represent ORA in institutional meetings / initiatives as the Vice Provost for Research or Senior Associate Provost's proxy as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge of architectural planning, design, construction, and sustainability processes.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Proficiency in data analysis, project management, and financial management.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion with the ability to support diverse populations.

Principal Responsibilities

Required Education and Experience : Bachelor's Degree in related field. Ten years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.