Associate Director Research

University of Missouri-Saint Louis
parental leave, paid time off
United States, Missouri, St. Louis
Mar 04, 2025
Apply for Job Job ID 53047 Location St. Louis Full/Part Time Full-Time Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job Hiring Department MO Institute of Mental Health Job Description MISSOURI INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH University of Missouri - St. Louis Associate Director, Missouri Institute of Mental Health 4499 - Associate Director Research The University of Missouri, St. Louis (UMSL) - Missouri Institute of Mental Health (MIMH) is looking for a highly energetic, organized, and motivated mental health-focused professional to serve as Associate Director. In this role, the individual will collaborate with the Director of MIMH and others from the leadership team to implement operational and administrative activities, including direct oversight of professional committees and working groups at MIMH. The individual will also lead the development and implement of internal systems to ensure continuous improvement of programs, policies, and procedures integral to the success of MIMH. The Assistant Director will also assist with the development and implementation of short- and long-term strategic plans for MIMH, development and curation of community agencies and other stakeholders. Duties and Responsibilities Serve as a member of the MIMH Leadership team, providing collaboration and guidance on planning, problem-solving, and structure. Work closely with the leadership team to sustain and grow the research, evaluation, professional training, and community outreach, and other initiatives of MIMH. Develop and administer policies and practices that align with university policies and practices. Provide administrative support for MIMH projects, including federal, state, and local grants. Respond effectively to organization and operational challenges and opportunities. Collaborate with the MIMH finance director on development and oversight of budgets. Coordinate with the Director to communicate with a variety of audiences, including academic, federal, state, public, nonprofit, and private sector stakeholders. Foster an organizational culture that authentically prioritizes transparency, and fairness. Reports to: MIMH Director Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas. Shift M-F; 8am-5 pm Minimum Qualifications A Master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary Preferred Qualifications Master's degree in business administration, management and leadership, human resource management, or another management-related field. At least 5 years of experience managing people or teams in university settings. Extraordinary problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.). Experience in program management, including management of grants and contracts. Anticipated Hiring Range Pay commensurate with education and experience. Hiring Range: $78,562 - $120,078 Annual Grade: GGS-13 University Title: Assoc. Director Research Application Materials Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date. Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Job site: http://umsl.jobs. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu. Benefit Eligibility This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.