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1. Directs one or more functional areas within an administrative department of the University and ensure compliance with University policies and procedures. 2. Directs analytic and research support for educational policies and planning and develops and approves administrative policies affecting assigned functional areas of the University. 3. Directs and establishes parameters for major projects for the department and University. 4. Interprets federal policies and regulations and educates staff and administration about regulations, restrictions, and the legal responsibilities of the University. 5. Directs and implements policy and program modifications and develops standards to ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. 6. Develops and administers an operating budget for the assigned department consistent with University policies and procedures. 7. Develops cost savings objectives and goals; authorizes major purchases and negotiates contracts that range from routine to complex in nature. 8. Establishes and implements long- and short-range goals for the functional area consistent with University goals and objectives. 9. Directs the development of related automated systems to support the function; determines office policies and procedures for use of automated systems. 10. Directs the evaluation and selection of vendors and negotiates contract details including work steps and pricing with the vendors on behalf of the assigned functional area. 11. Works with internal and external contacts to solve problems that range from routine to complex in nature. 12. Represents the University in discussions and negotiations with various governmental agencies. 13. Directs a staff of exempt and nonexempt employees. 14. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication and project management skills. Knowledge of design and methods for translational research; experience in human subject research administration, compliance, coordination. High degree of sophistication managing expectations, proven track record of facilitating conversations with senior leaders, management by influence.

Posting Position Title:  Director 4

Required Skill/ability 3:  Comprehensive advanced communication skills, strong written, oral, presentation development and delivery. Ability to problem solve with input from stakeholders in large, non-homogeneous groups of University and external participants. Experience preparing budgets, forecasts, financial plans; integrating complex financial information to identify themes, trends, issues.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

University Job Title:  YCCI Sr. Associate Director, Quality Assurance

Required Skill/ability 1:  Deep understanding of, reflecting work experience in, the executive leadership in the academic medical practice and clinical/translational research setting including policy development and educational innovation. Capacity to manage multiple priorities, delegating appropriately and effectively to achieve organizational goals and objectives in efficient and focused manner.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Extensive knowledge in federal and state regulations for protecting human subjects involved in research, plus grants management and general research regulation, demonstrated through eight or more year of direct experience in an organization leadership position.  This includes comprehensive technical knowledge of clinical research regulations.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Strong ability to inspire change and transform organizations. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well and communicate effectively with external organization and funders, faculty, and staff, one-on-one and in group settings. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Strategic planning and organizational assessment/evaluation skills.

Bachelor's Degree in related field. Eight years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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