Program Director - Research and Creative Works

Summary Of Responsibilities

Oversees URCW and academic distinction program processes, correspondence, budget transfers, reports, and statistics.

Reviews all ELWD grant applications and disbursements to ensure they are in line with the intended purpose of the program and meet UVU's policies and procedures and ELWD guidelines.

Chairs and manages evaluation committees for grants offered through ELWD.

Collaborates with schools/colleges, departments, and the Research Institute to establish procedures, policies, and resources for grant management.

Identifies and assists faculty and student awardees requiring assistance from the Office of General Counsel regarding intellectual property and liability issues relating to grant awards.

Supports the Scholarly and Creative Undergraduate Learning Partnership Team (SCULPT).

Provides mentoring and assistance to faculty and students seeking internal grants overseen by ELWD.

Acts as a point of contact and resource for college/school research coordinators.

Maintains the database to ensure students and faculty remain on track to meet the goals of awards.

Maintains an organizational structure and staffing to meet the organization's goals.

Maintains program websites with troubleshooting and developing content.

Coordinates with Dx to identify and utilize software platforms to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the area's programs.

Supports the high-impact activities of the ELWD.

Administers and evaluates budgets of multiple soft and hard accounts for all grant programs.

Collaborates with the Office of Teaching and Learning to identify training needs of ELWD programs with emphasis on undergraduate research.

Facilitates faculty and student training to include in-class program presentations for departments.

Facilitates academic distinction programs' faculty directors' training efforts with OTL.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a Bachelor's degree and two years of experience directly related to the Summary of Duties OR a bachelor's degree plus four years of directly related experience and/or any combination of education and/or experience directly related to the Summary of Duties totaling six years.
• Preferred Qualifications: Three years of staff-level experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the Summary of Duties totaling seven years.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge Institutional policies and procedures.
• Internal control procedures and accountability practices related to academic grants and budgets.
• Excellent communication skills with a wide range of students, faculty, staff, university executives, and employers, orally and in written format.
• Managing budgets.
• Skills in the use of office computer applications and research tools.
• Skills in project development and management.
• Skills in organization and maintenance of effective records management and information systems.

Abilities

• Ability to direct cross-functional teams of faculty and staff.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively across campus to develop research and dissemination opportunities.
• Ability to prioritize and problem-solve.
• Ability to assist students and faculty in developing grant applications.