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Pharmacology is seeking a Research Program Administration Officer II to oversee coordination of the Tribal Community Engagement program at the American Indian Research Center for Health (AIRCH). The selected individual will be responsible for coordinating field activities, regulatory compliance, writing grant proposals/publications, travel and event coordination, recruitment, and mentoring and supporting trainees. The successful candidate will be innovative and highly motivated.

• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Must be able to travel frequently in-state, but also nationally for conferences/meetings.

Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state retirement plan; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

• Coordinate day-to-day project operations for the American Indian Research Center for Health, including administrative reporting, compliance, and communications, and support the outreach program team.
• Support the center director on All of Us/NIH committees and Tribal engagement team meetings and coordinate Tribal partner outreach and education activities.
• Review funding opportunities for the AIRCH team and Tribal partners and recommend options for consideration.
• Prepare cultural competency training and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate and deliver onboarding for new program hires.
• Serve as the primary trainer for program-specific systems.
• Administer skills assessments for program staff and document results.
• Guide the work of work-study students and AIRCH student workers, and coordinate deliverables with external consultants, to meet program deadlines and milestones.
• Assist the principal investigator with evaluating research program measures using established metrics and key performance indicators to track progress.
• Draft and submit progress reports and other reports required by the principal investigator.
• Make scheduling and workflow decisions for the principal investigator's area, including approving student worker time off and managing coverage.
• Facilitate communication with key program stakeholders, including NIH, UAHS research administration, community partners, and research investigators and staff.
• Plan center ceremonies and activities in coordination with the principal investigator.
• Provide administrative support for outreach and recruitment of undergraduate students interested in program-related fields.
• Schedule trainees for journal clubs and training activities and resolve trainee scheduling and participation issues.
• Identify training and conference opportunities for trainees and coordinate related travel.
• Serve as a liaison to partner departments in support of grant objectives and represent the program at interdepartmental meetings.
• Coordinate research program events and logistics with principal investigators, the business office, and student trainees, including winter and summer programs and course-specific meetings.
• Process program purchases and coordinate vendor communications.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports for the principal investigator and maintain documentation for NIH annual reporting.
• Must be able to travel frequently in-state, but also nationally for conferences/meetings.

• Thorough knowledge of Indigenous research regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge in principles of research ethics.
• Ability to independently initiate, plan, prioritize, and complete work assignments with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge and experience with Indigenous cultural and ceremonial practices.
• Knowledge and ability to organize, coordinate, and manage logistics, planning, and execution of team activities and projects.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, collaborate, and influence decision-making with university management, leadership, and other key stakeholders.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective, cooperative working relationships with colleagues, university leadership, and internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with governmental, academic, Tribal, and community agencies.
• Ability to deliver effective, persuasive presentations and anticipate audience questions, concerns, and informational needs.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, effectively prioritizing competing deadlines, resources, and responsibilities.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• Three years of relevant work experience is required.

Rate of Pay: $59,404 - $74,254

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40

Job FTE: 1.0

Compensation Guidance: The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

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Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)

Job Category: Research

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Denise Carrillo

dyg@arizona.edu