PS Assoc Dir, Ops & Logistics

The University of Utah•Salt Lake, UT

About The Position

We seek a dynamic individual with experience in community engagement and team leadership to facilitate our work in building collaborations between researchers and community stakeholders. The Community Collaboration and Engagement Team ( CCET ) of the Utah Center for Clinical and Translational Science ( CTSI ) seeks to build collaborative and inclusive partnerships to engage and advance efforts to improve the health and well-being of communities and patients, including vulnerable and underserved populations. The CCET’s Service Recharge Center provides structured fee-for-service to researchers to enhance their research projects through consultation with community members. Services include engagement studios, interviews, community advisory boards, and more. These services are available at any time during the research lifecycle. CCET develops and maintains close partnerships with several community stakeholders. CCET supports Community Faces of Utah ( CFU ), a partnership among community, university, and health department organizations in Salt Lake City that focuses on engaging and empowering all to pursue better health and eliminate health inequalities. The partnership operates on principles of mutual respect, collaboration, equality, and multi-directional learning. CFU meets monthly to collaborate on various research and community projects. The Associate Director will be responsible for providing administrative, financial, and operational support for our fee-for-service recharge center, and for the training and support of the staff leading the delivery of those services. The Associate Director will support strategic planning and the development of the future direction of the team and ensure the successful completion of grant goals and timelines. The Associate Director will also be responsible for developing and coordinating efforts across partnerships within the University of Utah and the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration, a related area, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience) required; plus six years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communication skills also required.
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements.
We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration or related area preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the oversight of the Director of Community and Stakeholder Engagement, develops, organizes, and supports all aspects of strategic planning and execution of goals, budgets, and timelines for CCET
Provides administrative, financial, and operational oversight of CCET Service Recharge Center
Works closely with CCET staff on the daily operations and delivery of patient, community, and other stakeholder engagement services.
Provides guidance and direction on individual service projects.
Advises on optimal project design to meet investigator needs and on stakeholder recruitment for service fulfillment.
Evaluate and improve services, addressing organizational and staff concerns
Engages in networking with community and university stakeholders to build and maintain the broad, diverse connections needed to conduct the work of CCET .
Cultivates strong partnerships with community stakeholders to facilitate and accelerate community-engaged research locally and nationally.
Serves as primary CCET liaison to the Community Faces of Utah collaborative, facilitating collaborations between CFU and investigators at its monthly meetings and beyond.
Support CFU participation in conferences and meetings.
Oversees the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of CCET staff.
Develops, implements, and facilitates professional development trainings and activities for the continuous improvement of the staff, particularly in the areas of service delivery and community engagement methods, including thematic analyses
Leads reporting of program progress to the Director of the Community & Stakeholder Engagement Core and CTSI leadership.
Contributes to the preparation of reports to internal (University leadership) and external stakeholders ( NIH / NCATS ).
Participates in the CTSI leadership team, including monthly meetings, quarterly retreats, and the annual external advisory board meeting.
Participate as assigned on CTSI and University committees.
Participates in presentations, writing, and revising manuscripts related to the CCET’s work and the research facilitated by the CCET .
Other duties as assigned.