Director of Research Outreach & Programs Analyst

Job Summary

Develop and direct the new Office of Research Outreach. Creates speeches and remarks for Senior Vice President for Research & Biotechnology (SVPRB) and provides data and visual material for other members of the Research Office Leadership Team.

Identify new regulatory requirements and legislative trends affecting the research enterprise by mining databases, federal agency websites, professional organizations (COGR, AAAS, NIH, NSF, HRSA, etc.

Manages content of announcements and newsletter on behalf of SVPRB updating faculty and the research community about upcoming major initiatives, new research-related regulatory requirements, funding opportunities, events, etc.

Archives messaging and maintains an organized record of all communication and marketing materials of the Research Office.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Exemplary writing and editing skills.
• Ability to work strategically with individuals at the highest levels of the organization.
• Ability to distill complex information into impactful writing for various audiences.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and multiple projects at various stages of development using effective organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively interact with others and work in a team environment and providing follow-up when needed as demonstrated.
• Ability to be persuasive, negotiate, and collaborate with individuals at all levels throughout organization.
• Ability to self-identify problems and recommend workable solutions in a timely fashion.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment to build consensus and gain agreement on plan of action.
• Ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, with a diverse membership, employees and / or vendors in a clear and precise manner.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point) and to operate various office equipment such as personal computer, copier, printer, fax machine or other job-related equipment.
• Ability to provide service excellence by building relationships, being resourceful, responsive and respectful.

Required Qualifications Master’s degree in Communications or Journalism, JD, or related field.

• 2+ years of experience in advocacy, law, public or media relations or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience successfully writing.

Preferred Qualifications List comments regarding work hours Monday to Friday; 40 hours per week Posting Date 05 / 16 / 2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Essential Job Duties Job Duty - Develop and direct the new Office of Research Outreach by monitoring incoming undergraduate

and high-school students, relative applications, required training, regulatory requirements, etc.

Leads the development and drafting of impactful speeches, townhalls and other remarks for

SVPRB and members of the Research Office leadership team, as appropriate.

Develops, drafts and supports the placement of timely and compelling op-eds on pressing

association priorities at influential media outlets. Percentage Of Time 30 Job Duty - Develop and edit a regular Newsletter from the SVPRB’s office addressing the entire university

research community.- Determines and develops message tracks related to major research initiatives, new regulatory

requirements from federal agencies, granting agencies and legislators, that may impact the

university research enterprise. Percentage Of Time 30 Job Duty - Manage Research platforms (OpenScholar, BioRender, SPINplus, etc.

to assist faculty in opening

accounts, monitor users activities and collect metrics to be used for data-driven decision making.

Leads the development of compelling external-facing products including fact sheets, talking

points, background briefing papers and website content on priority topics. Percentage Of Time 20 Job Duty - Assess effectiveness and efficiency of research-related policies and programs by analyzing data,

providing regular reports, ensuring compliance to guidelines, and monitoring budgets.- Builds and maintains a record of written messages and materials from the Office of Research Percentage Of Time 20