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The UW Interdisciplinary Center for Exposures, Diseases, Genomics, and Environment (EDGE Center) is housed administratively in the Department of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences (DEOHS) within the School of Public Health. EDGE is seeking a part-time 50%FTE Center Scientist-Administrator to provide leadership regarding scientific, operational, and administrative functions, and contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives aligned with the funded mission and aims. The EDGE Center has been funded for over 25 years and focuses on understanding and communicating human susceptibility to environmental health risks. Its membership spans across multiple UW Departments and Schools/Colleges. EDGE involves not only fundamental research but also engagement with local communities affected by environmental health concerns.

DEOHS has an outstanding opportunity for a Center Scientist-Administrator. The Center Scientist-Administrator is responsible, together with Center faculty leadership, for managing the successful development and implementation of scientific direction, strategies, procedures, and operations of the Center. The Research Manager works under limited supervision and must demonstrate the ability to work independently while also interacting and working closely with all groups within the Center including faculty, staff, research teams, and teams fostering community engagement in research. Good project management and communication skills are essential. This position reports to the EDGE Director.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Together with the Director, oversee and implement the scientific direction of the Center. Develop, adjust, implement, and evaluate the scientific and administrative policies of EDGE: develop, implement, interpret, and provide counsel regarding EDGE policies and procedures as well as those of the University of Washington, the State of Washington, and federal agencies; develop and administer procedures for new EDGE activities in conformance with institutional and program sponsors’ policies. Participate in the development of long-range strategic planning and priorities for EDGE. Convenes the leadership and advisory committees of the Center for purposes of governance and strategic planning

In consultation with the EDGE Center’s faculty leadership, serve as liaison with department administration, faculty, university-wide departments and program centers, outside scientific researchers and collaborators, subcontractors, and agency sponsors. This ensures compliance with university and sponsor regulations and the smooth operation of department and sponsor programs. Participate as a member of the Center leadership team to conduct overall strategic planning for priority-setting, grant renewals, supplements, and implementation according to the overall funded aims of the Center. (15%)

Administer the budgetary affairs of EDGE, including financial planning, monitoring, and forecasting for over 15 budget components: analyze cost estimates and projections of current and future needs and recommend appropriate action; evaluate effects of proposed actions; audit and approve expenditures as delegated by Center leadership requisitions, vouchers, payroll and personnel changes for accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures; analyze problem areas and recommend or take corrective action; provide monthly and annual budget reports and projections, detailing income and expenditures; collaborate with and provide guidance to Director in managing sponsored research budgets.

With delegated authority, conduct EDGE nonacademic personnel matters: directly supervise two full-time staff including performance management, evaluations, delegation of work, mentoring, consideration of schedules and equity among the team, review of duties and job classifications, and financial implications of new hires, temporary and permanent; develop job descriptions for professional staff positions in concert with DEOHS Human Resources including administration of the employee recruitment process; approve new or replacement positions; recommend hourly classifications and rates of pay for approval by UW central compensation; provide counsel to project and unit directors on personnel issues; and in conjunction with the Directors, manage annual merit processes for non-academic employees.

Manage grant proposal preparation for new and continuing grants and contracts of the Center, including ensuring compliance with the University and granting agency policies and procedures; review for proper completion of all grant-related forms, oversee and ensure the timely preparation, review and submission of proposals. Manage the EDGE center pilot project solicitation, evaluation, award cycles, and financial allocations. (15%).

Manage multiple and varied events including annual research symposia, external advisory board meetings, and seminar series, as well as devise and manage innovative opportunities for scientific exchange and research-specific events with the teams.

MINIUMUM REQURIEMENTS:

Master’s degree in public health, environmental health, or related field AND three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience in an academic, non-profit, or related research institution.

ADDITIONAL REQUIRMENTS:

Experience managing federally funded research with significant experience managing NIH grants. Experience with the preparation and submission of grant proposals to federal agencies.

Proficient with Microsoft Office tools and budget tracking systems using Excel.

Demonstrated experience developing and/or using technical solutions to solve problems and enhance efficiencies.

Extensive experience managing multiple projects and budgets.

Proven ability to lead a team and work collaboratively, ability to identify priorities and make critical decisions.

Strong track record of effective oversight of other positions; ability and desire to support individual professional development opportunities and to promote cross-training.

Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.

Understanding of the support requirements of a research environment and the desire and ability to carry them out

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

DESRIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Advanced recognized credentials such as Diplomat of American Board of Toxicology (DABT); Graduate education or other advanced training with a focus on public health, environmental health, toxicology, or related field with five years of experience managing complex project operations. Experience with research or public policy related to environmental health or public health. Familiar with the complexities of community-engaged research. Experience with management of a federally sponsored research center in an academic setting. Experience with UW systems including Financial Desktop, Cost Share, procurement, SAGE, Grant Tracker.

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