Director for Research Administration

Director For Research Administration

The Director for Research Administration reports to the Dean for Oncology in the Biological Sciences Division (BSD) and Director of the University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC), and is directly responsible for all matters pertaining to the administration of the Comprehensive Cancer Center (CCC) including but not limited to research; training and education; and strategic planning programs of the UCCCC. The principal role of the Director for Research Administration is to fulfill the mission of the UCCCC and to oversee the full range of activities and responsibilities of the UCCCC research administration. The Director for Research Administration will oversee strategic planning, research administration, shared resources, CCSG preparation, financial and budgetary leadership, and informatics support across clinical trials and research activities. This is a vital leadership role and will have a significant impact on the future of cancer research and care at the University of Chicago. Candidates with experience in complex academic or healthcare settings are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities include :

• Responsible for the entire scope of planning, operations and resource management for UCCCC research enterprise.
• Works directly with the Dean for Oncology in the BSD and Director of the UCCCC in defining and prioritizing specific needs related to the center's mission and developing objectives and strategies to meet those needs.
• Directs and plans all financial operations, oversees technology support operations for research operations, provides leadership for management of all space, facilities, shared resources and capital needs.
• Has management responsibility for all finances, programs, research operations, and human resources issues in the UCCCC.
• Serves as a liaison to academic departments, professional organizations, administrative units of the University as well as to national and local advocacy and funding organization.
• Provides input and executes the mission-driven, strategic planning, and evaluation efforts for the NCI Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• Is responsible for the administrative infrastructure, preparation, submission and management of the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) and serves as the primary administrative liaison to the NIH / NCI.
• Oversees the management of all research-relevant Center components, including financial operations of the Center (e.g., operating budgets, grants and contracts, and philanthropic funds), the Cancer Clinical Trials Support Office, Shared Resources, Office of Community Engagement, education programs, Office of Education and Career Development and information technology.
• Works closely with relevant University of Chicago Medicine units including Marketing and Communications, website teams, development office, and government and public relations to ensure appropriate integration and alignment of priorities and activities.
• Serves as the administrative point of contact for HR, facilities, finance, and marketing, and plays a lead role in developing infrastructure necessary to support CCSG submission.
• Participates in oversight and integration of research and clinical programs.
• Provides expertise and assistance in developing successful multi-investigator, large-scale grant submissions that are critical to the mission of the Center (e.g., P01s, SPOREs, T32s, U54s, etc.).
• Assists the Director of the Cancer Center with faculty and staff recruitment as directed.
• Facilitates interdisciplinary and interdepartmental collaboration and translational research.
• Leads activities related to the Executive Committee, External Advisory Committee and other committees of the UCCCC.
• Creates and implements new programs, initiatives, and policies for the UCCCC.
• Works closely with faculty, trainees and other leaders across campus to foster research and multi-disciplinary inquiry by coordinating and developing Center programming. This may include workshops, Conferences, colloquia, training programs, community outreach, etc.
• Collaborates with the Chief Administrative Officer of the Cancer Service Line.
• Attends national meetings specific for administration of NCI Designated cancer centers.
• Provides strategic leadership for a Center with senior management and serves as a liaison to academic departments, professional organizations and administrative units of the University.
• Manages multiple related teams. Establishes department priorities, is responsible for the management of the center budget, allocates resources and executes strategic plans.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum qualifications include a college or university degree in a related field and 10+ years of work experience in a related job discipline. Preferred qualifications include an advanced degree in business or a related field, ten years of directly related experience in the academic research setting, and a background in science.