Job Title Table

Supports the student recruitment process by assisting campus units in completing recruitment plan documents and preparing associated materials for the student recruitment process. Generates student offer letters and checks/places background checks. Supports the onboarding process by collecting all materials from prospective employees and ensuring all materials are keyed appropriately into the system. Responsible for time review by following up on any missing time entry and approvals, entering missed punches, and monitoring leave requests submitted by staff. #Bachelor¿s degree OR High School diploma and 2 years of related experience.

Manages cross-functional activities of human resource, research administration and/or fiscal staff, including oversight of all SSC human resources, time reviewer, and/or fiscal transaction related functions. Performs HR and payroll transaction and analytical work, when needed. Trains staff in human resources, research administration and/or fiscal best practices. Coordinates with leaders of academic departments, units, and/or research centers. Conducts staff meetings, prepares written instructions for work assignments, and resolves disputes. Supervises staff. #Bachelor¿s degree and 4 years related experience OR high school diploma/GED and 8 years of related management experience.

Directs the day-to-day operational functions, activities, and supervision of staff for the SSC. Responsible for the overall delivery of SSC services that support the administrative missions of the units served. Supports the continued development of best practice processes and operating procedures. Communicates the SSC activities, policies and procedures to staff of the areas served. #Master¿s degree and 3 years of related experience in the field or a Bachelor¿s degree and 5 years of related experience in the field.  Two years of supervisory experience.

Coordinates the recruitment process for all faculty, staff, and student employees for assigned units. Communicates the application status and process to applicants by sending system notifications on the outcome of applications, generating offer letters, placing and tracking background check completion, and ensuring all supporting documents are attached to the application. Reviews application materials on behalf of hiring departments and assists with the processing of all recruitment exceptions. Responsible for the collection of all onboarding materials from prospective hires and ensuring the employment details have been effectively communicated. #Bachelor¿s degree and 2 years related HR experience OR High School diploma and 6 years of related experience.

Reviews and approves position descriptions, recruitment exceptions, requisitions, recruitment processes, FLSA designation, and #Bachelor¿s degree and 4 years of related experience.

Establishes and implements policies and procedures across all university campuses to meet the risk management objectives appropriate for a research university.  Identifies, evaluates and controls loss of exposures faced by the institution.  Minimizes the adverse effects of unpredictable events.  Develops and implements risk management policies and procedures.  Coordinates insurance coverage issues.  Conducts site visits to identify and analyze risk and communicate the appropriate response.  Maintains communication with University administration and other institutions on risk management issues.  Reviews and recommends modifications to contracts as they relate to insurance, indemnification and liability issues in consultation with Purchasing and General Counsel.  Investigates, coordinates, evaluates and reports on claims as well as work with adjusters on settlements. Manages the relationship with the broker. #Master¿s degree and 5 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor¿s degree and 10 years of relevant experience.

Provides strategic direction, leadership, and overall management of all aspects of multiple academic and/or research programs. Conceptualizes and develops funding strategies. Directs development of multiple research projects and their budgets and expenses. Assures safety, research integrity and compliance, and effectiveness and accountability of management for multiple projects. May perform direct research. Directs day-to-day operations and personnel and works to expand a programs capacity and funding base by developing collaborative initiatives in field of study/ expertise. Expands and develops networks in field of study, plans for and manages day-to-day operations and personnel, and works to expand a programs capacity and funding base. May co-author scientific papers for presentation and publication and coordinates writing, submission and administration of grants. Supervises staff. #Ph.D. and two years of experience in field of study OR Master¿s degree and 5 years of experience in field of study

Oversees, develops, and directs defined components of multiple research projects¿ progress, and oversees strategic planning, and direction for these projects. Reviews protocols for new research projects, and develops and monitors multiple projects including project budgets with research collaborators. Provides comprehensive budgetary oversight for the Research Laboratory. Works to generate proposed budgets for research projects, collaborates with the University rate setting committee to assign service costs, and benchmarks costs of services among peer institutions providing similar service. Interacts with KU researchers and researchers outside of KU to develop a network of clients for sustaining and expanding laboratory activities. Sustains and expands equipment, resources, and facilities for the mission of the lab. Plans for and manages day-to-day operations and personnel. Formulates, develops and executes meaningful measures for programs performance, safety, program reporting, work plan, research integrity and compliance, annual reports of the overall program. Identifies opportunities to collaborate with other KU core research laboratories on specific projects. Contributes to and co-authors scientific papers for presentation and publication. Acts as a contributor in the role of key personnel, co-PI or occasionally as a PI on grant submissions. Provides regular annual reports on the laboratory and personal accomplishments. Supervises staff. #Ph.D. and 3 years of experience in field of study OR Master¿s degree and 6 years of experience in field of study.

Directs the implementation, maintenance and assessment of all essential research compliance and integrity activities for the Lawrence campus. Leads the research compliance team, develops policies, procedures and training materials related to research compliance and the responsible conduct of research. Oversees compliance and integrity related issues with the schools and departments across the Lawrence campus. Assures updated knowledge of federal regulations affecting compliance policies and procedures and best practices in compliance programming and relates policies to the Lawrence campus. Provides guidance and serves as research integrity and compliance liaison on various University Committees, and is part of the leadership team in the Office of Research. Supervises staff. #Master¿s or JD degree and 3 years of experience in research administration OR Bachelor¿s degree and 6 years of experience in research administration.