Associate Director Research

MO Institute of Mental Health

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 diversity, inclusion, 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.

M-F; 8am-5 pm

• 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
  

• 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.
  

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $78,562 - $120,078 Annual
Grade: GGS-13
University Title: Assoc. Director Research

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.

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.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research, and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations. For more information, visit https://www.umsystem.edu/ums/hr/eeo or call the Director of Employee and Labor Relations at 573-882-2146.

To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.