Director, Research Administration Service Unit

Tulane University is a distinguished R1 institution with a 190-year legacy of groundbreaking medical research. With an annual awarded research portfolio exceeding $85M a year, the Tulane University School of Medicine is at the forefront of cutting-edge basic sciences and clinical research.

The University is currently undergoing a major organizational change – moving research administration out of the traditional, siloed structure and into shared Research Administration Service Units (RASUs). As we embark on this initiative, we are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to lead the Research Administration Service Unit for the School of Medicine (RASU SOM). RASU SOM is the largest RASU in the University and involves complex grants and contracts.

Reporting to the Associate Vice President, Research Administration, the Director of RASU SOM directly leads, manages, and supervises staff performing pre- and post-award support activities for the sponsored projects research portfolio for their assigned departments, divisions, centers, or school. The Director is responsible for team building and problem-solving with a new team in a new organizational structure. They must be highly focused and able to prioritize complex projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The ideal candidate for this position is an ethical, emotionally intelligent individual who can exercise high-level decision-making skills. They must be able to apply rules and regulations in a consistent but appropriately flexible way to meet the needs of faculty researchers and the University, while remaining in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. They should have extensive knowledge of research administration, including knowledge of the translational arc and funding mechanisms.