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Associate Director for BBRI
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Position Number: 5831524
Location: Durham, NC
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Associate Director for BBRI

North Carolina Central University

Closing Date: at 11:55 PM

Primary Purpose of Position:
The Associate Director (AD) will be based in Durham but will have responsibility for overseeing the operations at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis/Charlotte, NC. The position reports directly to the JLC-BBRI Director. The AD will function as both principal administrator and scientific review director of NCCU's Nutrition Research Facility on the NC Research Campus, as well as for Durham locations. In collaboration with the JLC-BBRI Director, the Associate Director will be responsible for evaluating, planning, directing, and coordinating research activities related to the mission and function of the JLC-BBRI as a constituent body of the University. The AD will be an extension of the JLC-BBRI Director in the execution of the Institute's administrative and research mission.

Minimum Education/Experience:
Earned doctoral degree in biological sciences or related discipline with 3 (three) extensive years of experience administering biomedical and/or health disparities research

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Recognized leader in a field of research through an active portfolio of sponsored research grants; consistent publishing in peer reviewed journals; participation on grant review panels; presentations at national and international meetings and other scientific venues.

Effective leadership skills to initiate activities; direct, support and manage research teams and staff at all levels

Exceptional organizational skills and flexibility to handle multiple tasks and deadline pressures.

Effective financial and analytical skills, including budget development, grant and contract management.

Ability to make decisions quickly and independently.

Excellent interpersonal/communications skills and political savvy and discretion to address difficult or sensitive issues.

Special Instructions to Applicants:
You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application.
Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form or those seeking National Guard Preference must attach as NG23A form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting.
Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
North Carolina Central University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Employee Benefits available to NCCU permanent employees include the following and more:

Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave
Community Service Leave
NC State - Health Benefits
NCFlex - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
11-12 Paid Holidays
Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Campus Recreation Center Discount
University Bookstore Discount and more.

To be considered for this position please visit our web site and apply on line at the following link: https://jobs.nccu.edu/

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.