ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, RESEARCH TRAINING & Q A, School of Medicine, Department of M

Associate Director, Research Training & QA

Department of Medicine, School of Medicine, Boston University Medical Campus.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Department of Medicine Director of Research Administration, the Associate Director in Training and Quality Assurance is an expert in sponsored research grant management and policy for the Department of Medicine. The primary responsibilities include establishing standards for measuring staff performance and providing trainings and professional development for new and existing research administrative staff. This role also assists the Director in the other Core areas (Clinical, Finance, Education) as it pertains to research. The position focuses on four key areas: Onboarding and Training, Quality Assurance, Department Support, and Communications & Project Management.

Onboarding and Training for New and Existing Research Staff

• Design and provide a 6‑week training program for new grant managers.
• Create and coordinate a new grant manager orientation schedule.
• Coordinate BU and BMC system onboarding access for new grant managers.
• Provide ad‑hoc new staff onboarding and orientation.
• Provide annual trainings and refresher seminars for grant managers.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure uniform quality of grant management across the Department.
• Establish and track grant manager key performance indicators.
• Provide weekly check‑ins with grant managers using a standard format.
• Provide leadership with documentation of performance gaps and assist with developing performance improvement plans.
• Document performance excellence to support promotion.
• Design and implement a grant manager career classification system (Junior vs. Senior).
• Identify national and regional trainings and conferences for grant managers to attend.

Department Support

• Support leadership in Clinical, Finance, and Education core areas related to research.
• Act as the key partner with the Director for DOM Sectors, Centers, and Cores.
• Collaborate with DOM Leadership on strategic planning and goals for research support.
• Serve as an expert in NIH audit, NIH NCE request strategies, carry‑forward packet preparation, and other grant management updates.
• Ensure grant management coverage across the department.

Communications and Project Management

• Maintain the DOM website and manage the newsletter to provide updates on NIH policy and institutional process changes.
• Manage the agenda and topics for the quarterly Research Townhall.
• Lead special projects identified by DOM Leadership.

Required Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of related experience; Master’s degree preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy‑related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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