Sr Director Research Center for Childhood Deafness, Language, and Learning

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Directs an individual research program within a particular Center for Research that is productive, collaborative and capable of securing external funding support.

• Provides scientific leadership for laboratory directors within their specific Center for Research, encouraging them to maintain productive, collaborative research programs capable of securing external support. Provides direction for development of center grants when opportunities for center-grant funding are available.

• Assists laboratory directors by advising on the content of grant applications, reviewing Summary Statements and encouraging others within the applicable Center for Research to maintain a collegial, supportive environment.

• Works with the Coordinator of Research Administration and members of the accounting staff to develop annual budgets for the specific Center of Research.

• Conducts annual performance evaluations of laboratory heads within the Center of Research.

• Monitors compliance with BTNRH and FFBH policies by members of the Center staff and takes steps to assure compliance when necessary.

• Represents research programs within the Center at meetings of the Research Executive Committee and in meetings with other senior administrators.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Secure external funding for center research programs.

• Produce research that is published in the scientific literature.

• Recruit, hire, evaluate and effectively supervise scientific and support staff.

• Prepare budget projections, based on multiple revenue sources.

• Interact effectively and collaboratively with staff members of related centers.

• Comprehensive knowledge of theories, practices and methodologies in the relevant research areas.

• Ability to supervise professional and support staff and interact effectively with staff members of related centers.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ph.D. in a related field required.

• Minimum of five years of experience post-PhD as a laboratory director with a significant portion of that experience in an administrative capacity required.

• Research capabilities as demonstrated by record of sustained experimental work published in major scholarly journals required.

• Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative(CITI) certification within 30 days of transfer or hire required.

• Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position. However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization.

• Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

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At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

About Boys Town:

Boys Town has been changing the way America cares for children and families since 1917. With over a century of service, our employees have helped us grow from a small boardinghouse in downtown Omaha, Nebraska, into one of the largest national child and family care organizations in the country. With the addition of Boys Town National Research Hospital in 1977, our services branched out into the health care and research fields, offering even more career opportunities to those looking to make a real difference.

Our employees are our #1 supporters when it comes to achieving Boys Town's mission, which is why we are proud of their commitment to making the world a better place for children, families, patients, and communities. A unique feature for employees and their dependents enrolled in medical benefits are reduced to no cost visits for services performed by a Boys Town provider at a Boys Town location. Additional costs savings for the employee and their dependents are found in our pharmacy benefits with low to zero-dollar co-pays on certain maintenance drugs. Boys Town takes your mental health seriously with no cost mental health visits to an in-network provider. We help our employees prepare for retirement with a generous match on their 401K or 401K Roth account. Additional benefits include tuition assistance, parenting resources from our experts and professional development opportunities within the organization, just to name a few. Working at Boys Town is more than just a job, it is a way of life.

This advertisement describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Boys Town is an equal employment opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. To request a disability-related accommodation in the application process, contact us at 1-877-639-6003.