University of Arizona Hiring for Research Program Administration Officer IV (College of Medicine – Phoenix) at Phoenix, AZ  Full Time

An exciting opportunity is available for a highly motivated Research Program Administration Officer IV with pre and post award grant experience for the Comprehensive
Pain and Addiction Center (CPAC)- Phoenix Satellite at University of Arizona College of Medicine Phoenix and UME/GME education in Pain and Addiction at UACOMP.
Experience with budgets, reports to funders and collaborating with private donors is required.

Reporting to the Director of UME Pain and Addiction Curriculum this position will work with faculty, staff, and administration to oversee the development, preparation,
and submission of grant applications, and provide project management of extramural funding from private, federal, and state sources. This includes collaborating with
institutions on multi-organizational proposals, and routing complete proposals documents to UAHS in a timely manner so they can be routed in the UAR system and to
SPS for submission. The candidate will collaborate with the UAHS CPAC Director and staff to The successful candidate will have strong grant development and project
management skills.

The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix anchors the 28-acre Phoenix Bioscience Core in the heart of the Valley of the Sun. The College inspires and trains individuals to become exemplary physicians, scientists and leaders who are life-long learners and inquisitive scholars. The Phoenix Bioscience Core embodies the University’s priorities of engagement, partnership, innovation, and synergy in its world-class academic and research initiatives, with clinical facilities throughout Greater Phoenix.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Coordinates and performs day to day operational and administrative activities in support of research programs (example of principle responsibility)

• Stay current with compliance/issues in research administration
• Understand the complexities/challenges of research administration
• Build an infrastructure that will support research administration
• Design (assist with), schedule, and oversee the Center’s training curriculum consistent with federal, state, and local guidelines

Develops and monitors project plans including timelines, resource requirements, and budgets. (example of principle responsibility)

• Ensure that all substance use programs are following regulatory and funding requirements and guidelines, with no lapse in the programs’ ability to operate
• Oversee internal and external referral systems and navigation services

Serves as a contact for internal and/or external stakeholders to coordinate activities, exchange information, deliver reports, etc. (example of principle responsibility)

• Function as a resource and culture change agent in transforming the organization to one where substance use disorder patients/clients are integrated into primary care
• Partner with outside organizations to establish cross-referral relationships
• Liaise with management, leadership, and other key stakeholders across colleges, departments, or units and external partners.

Compiles and analyzes data related to program administration. (example of principle responsibility)

• Compile and analyze data reports and present data to various internal and external stakeholders in the required time line of various projects.

Drafts program sponsor and other technical reports. (example of principle responsibility)

• Provide draft of budget and outcome reports to funders quarterly.
• Additional duties as needed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to efficiently use in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Project) suite.
• Ability to efficiently use Smartsheet and/or Project for program management.
• Knowledge in research pre and post award process.
• Knowledge in grant procurement.
• Skilled in literature search, review and incorporation of the science available to pain and addiction.

• Masters degree required AND 8 years of related experience

* Doctorate in behavioral health or similar field.

College of Medicine-Phoenix, Office of Human Resources

[email protected]

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Letter of Interest: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).