Executive Director
Apply NowCompany: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City, UT 84118
Description:
Announcement
Details
Open Date
04/16/2025
Requisition Number
PRN41654B
Job Title
Executive Director
Working Title
Exec Dir Post-Award Research
Job Grade
UGR
FLSA Code
Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position will potentially need to be onsite five days a week initially but then can transition to hybrid as they move the post-award group to hybrid.
VP Area
President
Department
00359 - Grants & Contracts Accounting
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$230,000 - $240,000 DOE
Close Date
07/16/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Plans, directs and evaluates the activities of the post-award research department to meet the university's education and research mission. Included in these responsibilities are: fiscal accountability, staff management, quality management, process improvement, and systems development. This position will engage and collaborate with relevant stakeholders including Deans, faculty and departments as well as other research leaders and will be responsible for the development and streamlining of business processes and system changes that improve the effectiveness, efficiency, education, and customer service of post-award grant management. It is expected that this position will partner with other stakeholders within Financial Services, and the Office of Sponsored Programs to promote and drive change management to develop consistent and efficient business processes that are both standardized and service-focused. For more information, please visit http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Exec-Dir-PARA-Profile.pdf.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Preferences
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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Details
Open Date
04/16/2025
Requisition Number
PRN41654B
Job Title
Executive Director
Working Title
Exec Dir Post-Award Research
Job Grade
UGR
FLSA Code
Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position will potentially need to be onsite five days a week initially but then can transition to hybrid as they move the post-award group to hybrid.
VP Area
President
Department
00359 - Grants & Contracts Accounting
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$230,000 - $240,000 DOE
Close Date
07/16/2025
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
Plans, directs and evaluates the activities of the post-award research department to meet the university's education and research mission. Included in these responsibilities are: fiscal accountability, staff management, quality management, process improvement, and systems development. This position will engage and collaborate with relevant stakeholders including Deans, faculty and departments as well as other research leaders and will be responsible for the development and streamlining of business processes and system changes that improve the effectiveness, efficiency, education, and customer service of post-award grant management. It is expected that this position will partner with other stakeholders within Financial Services, and the Office of Sponsored Programs to promote and drive change management to develop consistent and efficient business processes that are both standardized and service-focused. For more information, please visit http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Exec-Dir-PARA-Profile.pdf.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Business Administration or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); ten years of progressively more responsible experience; demonstrated skills in leadership, management, financial planning, quality improvement and service delivery within assigned area; and demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Preferences
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.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.