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**Open Date** 05/08/2025

**Requisition Number** PRN41841B

**Job Title** Assoc Dir, Research Dev

**Working Title** Associate Director, Research Development

**Job Grade** H

**FLSA Code** Professional

**Patient Sensitive Job Code?** No

**Standard Hours per Week** 40

**Full Time or Part Time?** Full Time

**Shift** Day

Work Schedule Summary

**VP Area** President

**Department** 01214 - HCI Research Admin Dept

**Location** Campus

**City** Salt Lake City, UT

**Type of Recruitment** External Posting

**Pay Rate Range** $99,000 to $118,000

**Close Date** 07/15/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

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 required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly 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).

**Type** Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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