Research Administration, Assistant Director-School of Medicine

Assists Research Administrative Services leadership in the day-to-day operations and administrative management of staff performing pre- or post-award activities for the sponsored projects research portfolio for their assigned department, division or school. Assists RAS leadership to hire, train and evaluate staff. Coaches staff to ensure appropriate professional development. Assigns and reviews work of staff. Monitors compliance with agency and University reporting regulations. Tracks metrics to monitor efficiency and efficacy, generates reports, and helps determine if operational adjustments and improvements should be made. Works with stakeholders to address any problems or issues that arise and seeks the involvement of the RAS Director, as necessary. Interacts with central offices of research administration and external sponsors. Works with RAS leadership and team to create new processes and efficiencies, where needed. Provides a set of consistent and standardized reports to RAS leadership and other leaders on a regular basis. Responds to requests for data and information. Performs related responsibilities as required.