Associate Director - CNPRC Administration & Operations Services (ADMIN MGR 2)
 University of California - Davis | |
vision insurance, parental leave, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement
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 United States, California, Davis | |
 Oct 30, 2024 | |
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MGR234 The Associate Director of Administration and Operations serves as the Chief Administrative Officer and is accountable for directing the operational, financial, grants management, and facility management activities at the California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC).Oversee the operations of the Center including Business & Financial Services, Grant and Contracts Services, HR Services, IT Services, Material Management Services, Employee Health & Safety Services, Public Information Relations & Outreach, and shared responsibility for the oversight Public Safety Services with UCD Police Department. The incumbent is expected to help lead and implement the strategic direction and vision of the CNPRC through establishing operational goals and objectives of the assigned areas of responsibilities at the CNPRC and in collaboration with the other members of the leadership, including the Director. The Associate Director of Administration and Operations assumes delegated authority in decision making with in assigned areas of responsibilities across the Center on behalf of the Director. The annual operating budget is approximately $50M per year, and a workforce of 350 faculty, academic appointees, staff, and students involved with CNPRC activities. On behalf of the CNPRC Director, the incumbent will lead and coordinate the administrative needs of the Center. The Associate Director of Administration and Operations represents the CNPRC, along with the CNPRC Director, at the National Primate Research Centers Directors' meetings. The incumbent plays a key role with the Director, other Associate Directors, and Unit Leaders in the development and execution of short- and long-range program planning for the CNPRC and systematically monitors and prioritizes goals to achieve the CNPRC's mission and vision. The Associate Director of Administration and Operations plays a key role in future planning and business enhancement of all activities involving nonhuman primate research at the CNPRC. Specific responsibilities include: Lead and coordinate the development of long-term and short-term strategic business plans with academic leaders within the UC system and NIH; program management and oversight, financial analyses, and strategy formulation supporting Core Scientist/faculty driven programs; contract negotiations with sponsors and strategic partners; contract processing and management; providing direction to and ensuring integrity and quality of service within assigned areas of responsibilities; interfacing and ensuring compliance with federal grants and contracts; collaborating with academic institutions and other strategic partners; management, oversight, and coordination of facilities and business development. The Associate Director of Administration and Operations will utilize communication strategies to ensure effective information exchange between the Center and Office of Research, academic departments, and the larger institution. The Associate Director of Administration and Operations will develop policies and procedures affecting a wide range of administrative activities; review and disseminate UC policy and procedure governing these activities; interpret Federal, State, not-for-profit and private sector sponsor agency guidelines and requirements for grants and contracts administration; coordinate the preparation of the NIH base grant five-year renewal application, construction/renovation grant proposals, and annual progress reports. Apply By Date By December 1, 2024 at 11:59p Department Overview The incumbent in this position will work and interact with all levels of the UC Davis Campus, including Deans and Vice Chancellors, the Chancellor's Office, UCD Central services entities, representing UC Davis at the global and national level with other universities and institutions, business leaders, and within the NIH National Primate Research Centers network. The incumbent will have delegated authority to handle and resolve management of CNPRC governance/advisory committees in collaboration with the Director, including the National Science Advisory Board, CNPRC Research Advisory Committee, and Management Committee. The delegated responsibility includes, but is not limited to, oversight of meeting preparations; assuring meeting minutes are drafted for review and approval by committees; and identification and follow up on strategic and big picture action items resulting from meetings and establishing timelines for such actions as appropriate. The CNPRC at UC Davis is an Organized Research Unit under the direction of the Office of Research that conducts interdisciplinary research programs on significant human health problems where nonhuman primates is the animal of choice. In addition to its major efforts in the area of research, the CNPRC is also committed to both UC Davis and NIH missions of teaching and service. Minimum Qualifications
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POSITION INFORMATION
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Work Environment Incumbent must be willing to work in an administrative management function within assigned areas of responsibilities in an animal research environment that is BioSafety Level (BSL) 2+ and 3 conditions where nonhuman primates may be either naturally or experimentally infected with potentially hazardous diseases such as HIV, SIV, or Herpes B virus. Measles vaccination or proof of illness required. This position is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy..Employee shall participate in required preventative medical and medical monitoring programs which may include blood tests, immunizations, TB screening, Blood borne and Airborne Pathogen training, etc., and are provided to meet Federal, State, and University requirements. Work irregular shifts, including weekends, holidays, and evenings occasionally and on short notice. Must be available on call outside of business operational hours to respond to and/or resolve emergencies or disruption to services that can impact the CNPRC. Occasional travel between CNPRC and other NPRCs nationally, and travel on the main UCD campus for meetings and training. California National Primate Research Center employees are directly or indirectly engaged in the performance of work on Federal or State contracts and grants as well as periodically come into contact with controlled substances; and are expected to abide by the UC Policy on Substance Abuse, the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and the State Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1990. Special Requirements
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