Job Title Table

Serves as a subject matter expert able to engineer and independently design and direct studies both quantitative and qualitative across a spectrum of areas (e.g., enrollment, financial reporting, salary studies, etc.) Initiates new tools or analysis based upon user or leader description of workflow. Utilizes multiple technology applications to manage and/or conduct analytical projects from inception to completion, including presentation of results. Provides staff support and/or serves as member on university committees. Serves as content expert in the development and analysis of metrics to benchmark KU to other AAU and Big 12 universities. Design and conduct analyses to assess efficacy of policies, procedures, and current and planned university initiatives. Mentors staff to develop mission critical expertise and professional growth. Provides leadership for the development and implementation of business intelligence analytics and predictive analytics for university administration. Assist with design and implementation of program and departmental assessments as requested by university administrators. Consults with administrators to assess their data needs. Selects appropriate tools to deliver information and analyses to administrators for decision-making. May supervise students and/or staff. #Master¿s degree and three years of relevant experience OR Bachelor¿s degree and five years of relevant experience.

Provides strategic procurement management of one or more specific enterprise commodities/services for the University of Kansas such as; Information Technology, Capital Construction, Supply Chain or other Higher Education or University Research related products. Responsibilities include the execution, support and oversight of the following enterprise work streams; supplier performance, determination of university needs, cost analysis, strategic sourcing activities, vendor contract negotiations, contract creation, implementation and auditing. May mentor, coordinate or supervise other staff and/or student employees. #Bachelor¿s degree and 5 years of related experience OR Associates degree and 7 years of related experience OR high school diploma/GED and 10 years of related experience.

Provides central office-level leadership, direction, and oversight for all sponsored awards proposed to and funded by federal, state, and private funds, including financial administration, adherence to federal, state and university compliance guidelines, and meeting submission and reporting requirements. Manages and monitors work activities of sponsored project staff, including oversight of Grant Officers, Grant Coordinators, and Grant Specialist. May oversee the budget development process and perform budget/financial analysis duties as delegated by the primary financial director. Ensures research integrity and compliance with rules and regulations as outlined by the grantor/agency. May oversee the timely submission and set up of awards. May oversee and participate in internal and external audits. Manages the preparation and timely submission of grant applications and/or the functions of financial administration and reporting including development and adjustment of associated budgets, coordination of budgeted funds, screening processing requests for expenditures, ensuring timely application of reimbursements and other metric reporting. Provides training, mentorship and coaching to Grant Officers, Grant Coordinators, and Grant Specialists. Serves as a principal mentor and liaison regarding grants, contracts, and sponsored project activity. Monitors and assesses process, policy, and procedures, and develops or improves as necessary. Interprets legislative and federal requirements. Supervises staff/students. Master’s and two years of related experience or a bachelor’s degree and five years of related experience or a high school diploma and 7 years of experience.

May lead or manage a team of research development specialists/other staff/students. Organizes collaborative research teams and facilitates complex interdisciplinary proposals. Assigns RDS¿s to individual and interdisciplinary research team proposals and other tasks and prioritizes work to ensure deadlines are met. Collaborates and advises senior departmental/organization leadership on strategic organizational issues. Leads development of outreach and research development educational initiatives. Primary liaison between Pre-Award and the investigator/team and provides direct support for proposal preparation to the investigators/teams. Monitors relevant federal agency priorities and develops/maintains contact with program officers for advance knowledge of new or revised funding programs and initiatives and communicates with researchers and research development teams. Researches and communicates funding opportunities based on specific investigators/teams criteria. Facilitates collaborations across disciplines. Assists researchers/teams in developing long-term funding plan/strategy based on investigators/teams research agenda/career goals. Provides guidance to investigators/teams on strategic approaches to funding calls based on analysis of funding call and agency priorities. Develops project management plan for investigators/teams to meet proposal deadlines and advises investigators/teams on university/agency submission requirements including issues of compliance. Provides technical editing and reviews written materials. Develops proposal materials related to standard elements such as management plans, educational outreach, technology transfer, and data management to include editing for format, page length, and coherence. Works with the investigators/teams to develop a comprehensive budget that supports the research needs based on the research plan and sponsor guidelines. Reviews and preliminarily negotiates contracts and sub-contracts.  Develops and presents investigator events such as trainings, presentations, and other activities on a variety of research-related topics. Trains research development staff in grants administration, federal requirements, and university guidelines.  Assists in the development of policies. May supervise staff/students. #Master¿s degree and two years of relevant experience OR a Bachelor¿s Degree and six years of relevant experience.

The research development specialist has major responsibility for individual and interdisciplinary research team proposals. Primary liaison between Pre-Award and the investigator/team and provides direct support for proposal preparation to the investigator/team. Researches and communicates funding opportunities based on specific investigator/team criteria. Facilitates collaborations across disciplines. Assists researchers/teams in developing long-term funding plan/strategy based on investigators/teams research agenda/career goals. Provides guidance to investigators/teams on strategic approaches to funding calls based on analysis of funding call and agency priorities. Develops project management plan for investigators/teams to meet proposal deadlines and advises investigators/teams on university/agency submission requirements including issues of compliance. Provides technical editing and reviews written materials. Develops proposal materials related to standard elements such as management plans, educational outreach, technology transfer, and data management to include editing for format, page length, and coherence. Works with investigators/teams to develop comprehensive budgets that support the research needs based on the research plans and sponsor guidelines. Reviews/negotiates agreements and subcontracts.  Develops and presents investigator events such as trainings, presentations, and other activities on a variety of research-related topics. #Master¿s degree and one year of relevant experience OR Bachelor¿s Degree and two years of relevant experience.

Plans and develops quantitative and qualitative studies across a spectrum of areas (e.g., enrollment, financial reporting, salary studies, etc.) in support of senior university administrators¿ decision making. Utilizes multiple technology applications to collect and/or analyze data and to prepare/present results. Provides staff support and/or serves as member on university committees. Prepares analyses of comparative metrics for KU and other AAU and Big 12 universities. Conducts analyses to assess efficacy of policies, procedures, and current and planned university initiatives. Develops content area expertise and serve as a resource person to departmental staff. Develops web-based analytical applications and other projects, as needed. Assists with program and departmental assessments as requested by university administrators. Designs, develops, maintains, and documents data warehouse tables, business intelligence reporting systems, Tableau dashboards, and DEMIS reports and queries to meet analytical and operational needs of administrators and other campus users. May supervise students. #Bachelor¿s degree and three years of relevant experience.

Works with the Nursing Supervisor to oversee daily nursing operations. Assumes responsibility for oversight and administrative activities as directed by supervisor. Provides direct patient care to patients in accordance with recognized policies. Document nursing treatment and patient interactions in the medical record.Currently licensed as Registered Nurse in Kansas, or licensed within 30 days of hire. 3 years of experience as a registered nurse. 1 year of supervisory or leadership experience. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Assists the dean in conceptualizing and implementing new strategic direction for the school.  Administers and oversees the design, development and implementation of the school¿s curriculum, and faculty support programs.  Serves as a resource for new and current faculty.  Responsible for managing administrative activities of the School in the Dean¿s absence.  Functions as a liaison between the Dean and staff and students to facilitate faculty reviews, assess staffing needs, preserve academic standards and generally improve the program¿s atmosphere.  Interprets and enforces academic policies and procedures for students, faculty and administrative staff.  This includes, but is not limited to, general education requirements, school and departmental bi-laws, academic probation and disqualification, academic and scholarly misconduct, residency issues, etc.  Assists in the resolution of academic issues as presented to the Deans Office.  Typically chairs or represents the School on selected committees and boards.  Has programmatic oversight and coordinates with Assistant Dean¿s and administrative staff on policy and administration issues.  May teach courses and conduct research and/or scholarly activities as related to the area of discipline.  #Terminal degree in a field to the related discipline.  Five years of leadership or executive level administration.

This position serves in the Office of Research for the University. Acts as primary resource to compliance staff, research administrators, investigators, internal review board or committee regarding a major research compliance area. Interprets and applies Rules appropriately to standard and novel cases. Analyzes risk factors and recommend appropriate dispensation, resolution, or need for institutional-level review.  Trains staff and researchers regarding Rules of a major compliance area.  Communicates with investigators and research administrators to resolve complex compliance issues.  Assists investigators and others to develop clear and complete protocols and management plans. Develops materials and may deliver training to investigators and other users in standard program procedures and the use of online compliance management systems. Assures accuracy of certifications required for sponsored project administration or federal reporting. Assists unit head with program improvement initiatives. Conducts post-approval audits, program assessments, provides reports of activity to university committee or review board. May supervise staff and/or students. #Bachelor¿s degree and 4 years of relevant experience, including two years in a research compliance or administration or professional certification in a compliance area.