Program Director- Division of Animal Resources, School of Medicine

Key Responsibilities

• Directs the strategic planning, development and implementation of a large and complex program or of several smaller programs.
• Plans, administers and monitors program budgets.
• Develops short and long term goals and objectives.
• Oversees related special projects.
• Makes presentations in various national and international settings.
• Solicits funding from foundation, corporate, individual and governmental donors.
• Collaborates with and seeks the support of representatives from other organizations.
• Establishes and administers policies and procedures.
• Supervises staff.

Additional Job Details

• Administration & Infrastructure
  • Oversees DAR-wide administrative operations.
  • Ensures SOPs and standardized workflows for internal and external customer service.
  • Promotes a service-oriented culture across DAR’s administrative functions.
  • Maintains and continuously improves administrative SOPs, workflows, and documentation standards.
  • Supports operational readiness by coordinating equipment lifecycle tracking, emergency and inspection preparedness, and cross-facility quality assurance initiatives.
• Compliance, Regulatory Reporting & Accreditation
  • Affirm compliance with the Animal Welfare Act (PL 89-544), PHS Policy, OMB Uniform Guidance, and related institutional requirements.
  • Assists in preparing annual reports, AAALAC accreditation materials, including program descriptions, facility level documentation, and inspection readiness tasks.
• Data Governance & Budget Alignment
  • Works with SOM leadership and in conjunction with the DAR Director of Finance to align with SOM budget expectations and requirements.
  • Evaluates census and service activity volumes, determines metric-based staffing needs, and refines workload indicators and infrastructure needs.
  • Supports resource planning, operational adjustments, and staffing recommendations for DAR leadership.
  • Facilitates communication and alignment among SOM and DAR leadership, veterinary teams, and institutional partners regarding administrative standards and compliance expectations.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to program work and seven years of related experience which includes two years at a management level, OR an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.