ITM Network Capacity Cluster (TRIO) Lead | University of Chicago (UC) - Military Veterans

Location: Chicago, IL Job Description: Uses in?depth knowledge and experience to administer the delivery of programs services to program participants. Develops and implements the programs workplans, assuring adherence to programs aims. Develops and maintains a comprehensive inventory of projects conducted within the ITM that originated and/or utilized CTSA central projects resources. Develops and implements new trainings and programs to meet emerging/unmet needs regarding use of CTSA central project resources. Engages in the logistics pre-, during, and post-various TRIO suite of human centered design experiences for translational research teams. Aligns training and career development of navigators with lived experiences (community navigators) across ITM institutions. Sets and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate. Establishes and tracks performance metrics, showing impact of programs activities. Drafts and submits programs progress reports. Provides regular updates and presentations on program activities and accomplishments, as needed. Manages the programs expenditures and budget, and recommends or makes budgetary recommendations. Interacts with faculty, researchers, external stakeholders, and staff for committee work or information. Manages ongoing program work, ensures communication and fosters accountability through regular meetings of the programs leadership: tracking agendas, action items, decisions, and minutes. Coordinates the work of the programs participants across ITM institutions. Together with program leadership, participates in the governance of the ITM, ensuring the dissemination of program activities and accomplishments and coordinating program activities with other ITM clusters. Ensures participation in national CTSA activities, including applicable Task Forces and Workgroups such as those associated with TIN, N3C and ACTs. Supervises the work of the Community Navigators. Directs the work of the Community Navigators as they respond to requests from study teams and researchers for Studios, assistance with recruitment, study design, etc. Create goals for the Community Navigators and work with/meet with them to achieve these goals based upon the current aims of the grant. Approves Community Navigators time, keep track of time off and submits weekly time. Solves complex problems relating to TRIOs work, investigators recruitment, refer study teams to different programs within the ITM or through the national level consortiums. Provides expertise on the basics of clinical and translational research and related aspects of a clinical study for colleagues with less experience. Prepares and evaluates TRIO Reports, follow up reports and dissemination tools. Uses moderate/solid understanding and experience to administer the delivery of services to program participants and/or beneficiaries. Sets and communicates program priorities and performance standards and assesses operations using these criteria. Plans and conducts quality assurance reviews and recommends changes as appropriate. Analyzes program budgets and recommends or makes budgetary recommendations. Has moderate/high levels of interactions with faculty, researchers and staff for committee work or information. Performs other related work as needed. Preferred Competencies Ability to work as part of collaborative team as well as autonomously. Demonstrated accuracy, precision and attention to detail. Strong organizational and project management skills. Expertise in Microsoft Office software applications. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills. Familiarity with administration within a complex research university environment. Excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to handle public contacts with courtesy, clarity, and diplomacy. Ability to maintain calm and courteous demeanor and to work productively despite heavy workload, competing priorities, complex problems, and tight deadlines.   Excellent problem?solving skills. Ability to use appropriate resources to resolve an issue.   Ability to follow an issue through to resolution.   Working Conditions Standard office environment, travel to other ITM institutions, and occasional evening hours may be required. Application Documents Resume (required) Cover Letter (required) The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. 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