PS Assoc Dir, Ops & Logistics

University of Utah   Salt Lake City, UT   Full-time     Supply Chain / Logistics
Posted on April 18, 2024
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Details

Open Date

01/17/2024

Requisition Number

PRN37447B

Job Title

PS Assoc Dir, Ops & Logistics

Working Title

PS Assoc Dir, Ops & Logistics

Job Grade

G

FLSA Code

Executive

Patient Sensitive Job Code?

Yes

Standard Hours per Week

40

Full Time or Part Time?

Full Time

Shift

Day

Work Schedule Summary

Arranged with Supervisor

VP Area

U of U Health - Academics

Department

01710 - CCTS - CMTY OUTREACH & ENGAGE

Location

Campus

City

Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

External Posting

Pay Rate Range

$74,350 - $109,649

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Job Summary

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.

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
  • Community Partnership Development
    • 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.
  • Staff Oversight & Training
    • 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.
Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required

Nearly Continuously: Office environment.

Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required

Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking.

Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking.

Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

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. Master's degree in Business Administration or related area preferred. This position is not responsible for providing patient care. 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.

Preferences
  • Attainment of a Master's or PhD degree in a relevant field
  • Strong community engagement experience, preferably:
    • In more than one type of setting and/or with more than one type of partner (e.g., grass-roots community organizations, healthcare settings, faith-based organizations, patients, health departments, libraries, etc.)
    • Using more than one type of engagement approach
  • Strong qualitative research expertise
  • Experience with administrative, financial, and operational oversight of a program/project/unit
  • Experience facilitating research collaborations between academic and community research partners
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
  • Previous experience supervising staff
  • Broad connections in the non-academic community
Type

Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
  1. Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
    • Yes
    • No
  2. How many years of progressively more responsible management experience do you have?
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
    Optional Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter
    3. Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
    4. Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission

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