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Associate Director, Research Development

Position Number: 6215636
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Associate Director, Research Development

Job Summary

This position will report to the Director of Research Development, Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI).
Applicants: use your skills in another way-work in a collaborative, positive Research Administration environment. Be part of a team dedicated to supporting Huntsman Cancer Institute, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, to maximize its potential, excellence, and trajectory toward future goals.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.
In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

Responsibilities
Responsibilities:
Aid teams of faculty researchers in the development and management of multi-project grant proposals and other grants of institutional importance to HCI. Participate as a member of programmatic teams, acting, as needed, as: shepherd/scheduler/stage manager/coach/editor/contributor. Independently manage development of multi-project grant applications.
Provide scientific writing and editorial review of grants and other narratives with the goal to produce top-quality final products that meet or exceed the guidelines and objectives of funding agencies. Support writing of honorary award nominations for HCI faculty. Address writing/editorial/analysis needs of the HCI Comprehensive Cancer Center Executive Director's office and HCI, as assigned. Develop and maintain an awareness of HCI strategic goals and accomplishments through participation at relevant meetings, seminars, retreats, and strategic planning events. Participate in strategic planning activities, as assigned. Potential for supervisory role.

Essential Characteristics:
Intelligent, creative, perceptive; analytical, conscientious, hardworking. Self-motivated and independent. Experience in working with teams of faculty scientists in a university setting. Broad grasp of modern science techniques and approaches. Experience in preparing grant applications and scientific writing. High professional standards, strong attention to detail, organized. Spots problems and proactively works to craft solutions. Can work under a deadline, possesses coping skills. Displays integrity, patience, and discretion. Extends and receives criticism and feedback thoughtfully. Has a positive attitude; is approachable and generous. Admires and is committed to the goals of HCI.

This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically requiredNearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be requiredNearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications
Master's Degree + two years of related experience or Bachelor's degree + six years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences
PhD in science or related/equivalent area; five years of progressively more responsible dedicated management and/or writing/editorial experience; effective leadership, human relations, and communications skills.
Strong understanding of scientific funding mechanisms (NIH, DoD, Foundations) and grant application processes.
Relevant prior experience in a university and/or NCI-designated Cancer Center setting. Project management experience.
Expertise with office and writing software (Microsoft Office, Microsoft Co-Pilot, Adobe Acrobat, EndNote).
Basic graphics skills (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign).

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN41841B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01214 - HCI Research Admin Dept
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $99,000 to $118,000
Close Date: 7/15/2025
Open Until Filled:

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