Center for Biomedical Research Support Director
University of Texas, Austin, TX, United States
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to learn more about the total benefits offered.* Provide oversight and guidance to CBRS core facility directors and managers, fostering effective leadership and operational excellence.* Work with the Associate Vice President for Research Core Facilities and advisory committees to develop metrics for evaluating, assessing, and determining the future of existing CBRS cores.* Identify opportunities to create cross-core collaborations and workflows that support synergistic operations and efficient growth.* Leads efforts to identify and support continuous process improvement initiatives across CBRS service centers, contributing to streamlined operations and high‐quality service delivery.* Collaborate with financial leadership in OVPR on strategic initiatives, financial reporting, and recapitalization requests.* Partner with OVPR leadership to develop and submit research proposals to secure funding for shared resources.* Oversee the rate review process for CBRS cores, including close collaboration with Research Core Facilities throughout the process.* Manage annual reporting that summarizes current progress and outlines future goals for CBRS core facilities. Develop and manage institutional subsidy request justifications.* Promote CBRS core facility activities internally and externally, serving as a representative of the program.* Collaborate with core facility directors and advisory committees to encourage input and coordination with internal entities, and to manage and expand services offered by each CBRS core.* Support strategic planning with core facility directors, including developing business models, reviewing service sustainability, and establishing strategies to increase internal and external funding.* Minimum of 5 years' experience in core facility administration or other similar large research organization.* Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a relevant scientific discipline, such as biomedical or biochemical sciences, or equivalent professional experience.* Experience supervising technical staff, with demonstrated success in mentoring and fostering leadership development.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Highly developed interpersonal skills with a track record of successfully collaborating with researchers and administration across disciplines and organizational levels.* Ability to operate efficiently and adaptively in a fast-paced, dynamic research environment.* Experience managing financial budgets for a core research facility.* Skilled in writing funding proposals.* Familiarity with the operational needs of shared research resources and technologies.* Over 5 years' experience in core facility administration.* 5 years' experience working with financial budgets of a multi-unit center.* 5 years' experience writing successfully funded proposals.* Understanding of lean management and flexible communication styles.**Start Here, Change the World**At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world.Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world.Please see our .**Comments and Inquiries:**Email comments to hrsc@austin.utexas.edu. For questions or concerns regarding equal opportunity only, contact .Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page: .
For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at (512) 471-4772, or toll-free at (800) 687-4178. #J-18808-Ljbffr
to learn more about the total benefits offered.* Provide oversight and guidance to CBRS core facility directors and managers, fostering effective leadership and operational excellence.* Work with the Associate Vice President for Research Core Facilities and advisory committees to develop metrics for evaluating, assessing, and determining the future of existing CBRS cores.* Identify opportunities to create cross-core collaborations and workflows that support synergistic operations and efficient growth.* Leads efforts to identify and support continuous process improvement initiatives across CBRS service centers, contributing to streamlined operations and high‐quality service delivery.* Collaborate with financial leadership in OVPR on strategic initiatives, financial reporting, and recapitalization requests.* Partner with OVPR leadership to develop and submit research proposals to secure funding for shared resources.* Oversee the rate review process for CBRS cores, including close collaboration with Research Core Facilities throughout the process.* Manage annual reporting that summarizes current progress and outlines future goals for CBRS core facilities. Develop and manage institutional subsidy request justifications.* Promote CBRS core facility activities internally and externally, serving as a representative of the program.* Collaborate with core facility directors and advisory committees to encourage input and coordination with internal entities, and to manage and expand services offered by each CBRS core.* Support strategic planning with core facility directors, including developing business models, reviewing service sustainability, and establishing strategies to increase internal and external funding.* Minimum of 5 years' experience in core facility administration or other similar large research organization.* Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a relevant scientific discipline, such as biomedical or biochemical sciences, or equivalent professional experience.* Experience supervising technical staff, with demonstrated success in mentoring and fostering leadership development.* Strong written and verbal communication skills.* Highly developed interpersonal skills with a track record of successfully collaborating with researchers and administration across disciplines and organizational levels.* Ability to operate efficiently and adaptively in a fast-paced, dynamic research environment.* Experience managing financial budgets for a core research facility.* Skilled in writing funding proposals.* Familiarity with the operational needs of shared research resources and technologies.* Over 5 years' experience in core facility administration.* 5 years' experience working with financial budgets of a multi-unit center.* 5 years' experience writing successfully funded proposals.* Understanding of lean management and flexible communication styles.**Start Here, Change the World**At The University of Texas at Austin, tradition meets innovation in the heart of a city that frequents lists of the best places to live and work. Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers for the sixth year in a row in 2025, UT offers both a dynamic work environment and a gateway to vibrant local culture. Whether you're at the forefront of the student experience, conducting world-changing research or supporting the engine that drives Texas’ flagship university, working at UT means making a lasting impact on our city, our state and our world.Our more than 20,000 faculty and staff empower 55,000+ students to challenge ideas, pursue passions and shape their futures. Joining UT, you’ll become part of a community dedicated to making a meaningful impact on campus and throughout the world.Please see our .**Comments and Inquiries:**Email comments to hrsc@austin.utexas.edu. For questions or concerns regarding equal opportunity only, contact .Additional information for applicants can be found on the Human Resources web page: .
For more job information, call the Human Resource Service Center at (512) 471-4772, or toll-free at (800) 687-4178. #J-18808-Ljbffr