University of Chicago · 17 hours ago
Director of Training Grants
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$140K/yr - $200K/yr
7+ years expThe University of Chicago is a globally renowned research institution dedicated to fostering innovative and impactful research. The Director of Training Grants for the Biological Sciences Division provides strategic leadership and expert guidance to strengthen and expand the university's portfolio of federally and privately funded research training programs.
EducationHigher Education
Responsibilities
Partner with faculty, department chairs, graduate training program chairs, the Office of Graduate Affairs, and the Postdoctoral Affairs Office to strengthen training environments across the Division
Identify emerging funding opportunities and advise departments, graduate programs, and institutes on long-term planning for new and renewed training programs
Lead and oversee teams of pre/post professionals within the Biological Sciences Division
Oversee creation and quality control of NIH training tables, data summaries, and outcomes documentation
Develop and maintain boiler plate language for T and F awards to meets general requirements for RCR, Rigor & Reproducibility, Data Management, Resources & Facilities, Vertebrate Animal Use, Human Subjects Use, and any additional 'other documents' that may be required
Work with training grant directors, their local administrators, and BSD’s faculty training grant coordinator to ensure competing new and renewal applications are fully meeting all agency requirements
Provide oversight for active training grants, including progress reports, appointments, reappointments, terminations, trainee tracking, and coordination with departmental and graduate program administrators
Ensure compliance with NIH and other sponsor requirements, including trainee eligibility, appropriate use of TRE and travel allocations, RCR training, appointment processes, RPPRs, and financial reporting
Develop and maintain divisional policies, procedures, and resources to standardize training grant operations across BSD
Help identify potential opportunities to apply for new awards and work with BSD’s faculty training grant coordinator to advise potential training grant directors regarding preparation of new proposals
Partner closely with the Dean of Students Office to align training programs with BSD-wide goals
Serve as BSD’s subject matter expert on training grants and represent the Division on relevant University committees and working groups
Participate in national and regional professional networks to stay current on evolving sponsor expectations, best practices, and benchmarking opportunities
Manages managers and professional staff. Establishes performance goals, allocates resources and assesses policies for direct subordinates
Establishes performance goals, allocates resources and assesses policies for direct subordinates. Ensures service and communication to PIs, standardized information, best practices development, and that all faculty and research staff are aware of any new grant policies and changes
Maintains knowledge of industry trends and remains current with agency and regulatory changes. Plans for department/ unit compliance with University, Divisional and Department policies and procedures and implements corrective actions for issues identified
Performs other related work as needed
Qualification
Required
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline
Resume (required)
Preferred
College or university degree in related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in research administration, training grant development, graduate or postdoctoral program management, or related roles
Extensive knowledge of NIH training mechanisms and federal sponsor policies
Demonstrated success managing complex, multi-investigator grant submissions
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and synthesize scientific content
Strong analytical, organizational, and project-management abilities
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators, trainees, and central offices
Demonstrated commitment to fostering diverse, equitable, and inclusive training environments
Experience with higher education administration within a research-intensive institution
Familiarity with UChicago administrative structures, especially URA, BSD Dean's Offices, and divisional academic units
Experience with trainee tracking systems, data analytics, or program evaluation
Cover Letter (preferred)
Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft compelling narratives and synthesize scientific content
Strong analytical, organizational, and project-management abilities
Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, administrators, trainees, and central offices
Experience with trainee tracking systems, data analytics, or program evaluation
Benefits
Health
Retirement
Paid time off
Company
University of Chicago
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