Associate Director D

University of Pennsylvania

About The Position

The Associate Director D of Research will provide strategic and operational leadership for the Penn Center for Neuroengineering and Therapeutics. The Center is a collaborative translational research space focused on developing new devices, diagnostics and treatments that can restore brain and nervous system function after it has been lost to disease or disability. The CNT brings together clinician scientists and engineers to effectively bring critical technologies to patient care. The Associate Director will oversee daily financial operations, sponsored research administration, student and trainee administration, and core business processes, ensuring compliance with both University and School policies. The Associate Director plays a key role in supporting the Center’s academic, educational and research missions. The position will report to the Director of the Center for Neuroengineering and Therapeutics The preferred candidate will have demonstrated experience and skills in the following areas Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and comfortably with seasoned accomplished faculty, diverse groups of students, senior executives/professionals, and staff. With a demonstrated ability to cultivate and manage relationships professionally and with good judgment with a variety of stakeholders. Must have a high degree of professionalism. Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines. Demonstrated problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment, and decision-making skills. Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with cross-functional and cross-organizational teams. Demonstrated ability to function both independently and as part of a team. Excellent collaboration and team building skills. Preference will be given to candidates with a degree and experience in the clinical and/or research space within Neuroscience or the life/health sciences.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required
Demonstrated ability to interact effectively and comfortably with seasoned accomplished faculty, diverse groups of students, senior executives/professionals, and staff.
Demonstrated ability to cultivate and manage relationships professionally and with good judgment with a variety of stakeholders.
Must have a high degree of professionalism.
Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, manage shifting priorities, and handle numerous time-sensitive projects with multiple deadlines.
Demonstrated problem solving, critical analysis, initiative, judgment, and decision-making skills.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with cross-functional and cross-organizational teams.
Demonstrated ability to function both independently and as part of a team.
Excellent collaboration and team building skills.

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to candidates with a degree and experience in the clinical and/or research space within Neuroscience or the life/health sciences.

Responsibilities

oversee daily financial operations
sponsored research administration
student and trainee administration
core business processes
ensuring compliance with both University and School policies
supporting the Center’s academic, educational and research missions

Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.