Position Details
Position Information
| Recruitment/Posting Title |
Program Director (Research Development and Training) |
| Job Category |
Staff & Executive - Project/Program Management/Planning |
| Department |
SPH-Office of Academic Affairs |
| Overview |
New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (
RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide,
RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research.
Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers.
Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates.
Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives. |
| Posting Summary |
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Program Director, Research Development and Training for the Office of Academic Affairs with the School of Public Health, located in Piscataway, NJ. The Program Director, Research Development and Training provides strategic leadership to enhance the School of Public Health's research capacity through targeted development initiatives, faculty training, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Supporting both the Assistant Dean for Research and the Vice-Dean, this role works closely with school and university leadership to identify research priorities, support faculty and trainee success, and strengthen the infrastructure needed to secure and manage extramural funding and will advance initiatives that promote excellence, equity, and impact in public health research.
Duties include:
- Partner strategically with Assistant Dean for Research and Vice-Dean to define and execute institutional researchpriorities and implement research strategies aligned to the school's strategic plan.
- Support Vice-Dean's research grant development.
- Assist the Vice-Dean, as Training Director of the Rutgers Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health (RU-SGM) with the development of training grants for pre- and post-doctoral efforts.
- Supervise, manage and direct staff.
- Provide scientific leadership and implement strategies for research advancement to expand the school'ssponsored research portfolio, including support for independent researcher and center grant development andimplementation.
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| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Grade |
30S |
| Salary Details |
VS30S (current scale: $102,186 - $156,342) |
| Minimum Salary |
102186.00 |
| Mid Range Salary |
129264.00 |
| Maximum Salary |
156342.00 |
| Offer Information |
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent. |
| Benefits |
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:
- Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
- Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
- Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
- Employee and dependent educational benefits
- Life insurance coverage
- Employee discounts programs
For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit:
http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview. |
| Position Status |
Full Time |
| Working Hours (per week) |
37.50 |
| Standard Hours |
37.50 |
| Daily Work Shift |
Day |
| Work Arrangement |
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| Union Description |
MPSC - Legacy UMD |
| Payroll Designation |
PeopleSoft |
| Seniority Unit |
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| Terms of Appointment |
Staff - 12 month |
| Position Pension Eligibility |
ABP |
Qualifications
| Minimum Education and Experience |
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| Certifications/Licenses |
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| Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities |
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Health Administration, Public Health, Education or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of management experience and experience involving research development, implementation and sponsored programs administration, ideally in an academic setting.
- Must have familiarity with research engines and electronic grant submission tools.
- Must have vehicle and valid driver's license for travel between campuses. Experience with mentoring and training initiatives for faculty and students.
- Knowledge and expertise of Federal and State agency regulations, policies, procedures and laws applicable to sponsoredprogram activities
- Understanding of and experience with research proposal development and implementation, funding search processes andopportunities, Institutional Review Board (IRB) regulations and other grant-related and mentoring activities.
- Must have strong Excel skills in addition to Microsoft Word, RAPSS, and familiarity with IRB and Electronic Systems.
- Must have strong writing, interpersonal and organizational skills. Must be able to work effectively as part of a team.
- Must be able to exercise a significant amount of judgment, technical expertise and professionalism.
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| Preferred Qualifications |
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Posting Details
| Posting Number |
25ST1357 |
| Posting Open Date |
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| Special Instructions to Applicants |
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| Regional Campus |
Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS) |
| Home Location Campus |
Piscataway (RBHS) |
| City |
Piscataway |
| State |
NJ |
| Location Details |
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Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings. Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination. Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement |
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