About Us - Values Overview

Department Summary

The Research Financial Services office is dedicated to delivering outstanding customer service through compliance, transparency, and accountability in managing the University’s research funds. We uphold the highest standards of integrity while providing clear guidance and efficient financial management. By fostering collaboration and continuously improving our processes, we support the University’s research mission, empower innovation, and build trust with all stakeholders.

Position Overview

The Assistant Director of Research Educational Programs leads the design, implementation, and management of comprehensive education, training, and professional development initiatives across all aspects of Sponsored Programs, including pre-award, post-award, research accounting, financial compliance, and research contracts. This position directs the planning, development, facilitation, and evaluation of programs for staff, faculty, and trainees, ensuring alignment with institutional learning objectives, sponsor requirements, accreditation standards, and best practices. At the assistant director level, the role provides strategic leadership in workforce development and training initiatives to strengthen staff expertise, operational effectiveness, and compliance across the research enterprise.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of related experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of IPEC competencies for Interprofessional collaboration.
• Knowledge of Health professions curriculum.
• Knowledge of IPE assessment methods.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Strong ability to collaborate and foster collaboration across healthcare professions.
• Ability to work with students, faculty, and clinicians.
• Excellent presentation skills both visual and verbal.
• Proficient in design thinking and curriculum development.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite, Learning Management Systems, Qualtrics or other survey instruments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Approximately 7-10 years of related experience.
• Prior experience efficiently training research administrators, colleagues, or students in a professional setting (one-on-one or in a group).
• Prior experience with federal and/or non-federal research funding regulations and policies, including pre- and post-award grant management required.
• Certified Research Administrator or related certification.
• Knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).

Job Duties

• Design, develop, implement, and evaluate training programs, courses, workshops, and other learning initiatives for staff, faculty, and trainees.
• Ensure training content aligns with institutional learning objectives, sponsor requirements, regulatory standards, and best practices in Sponsored Programs administration.
• Collaborate with Sponsored Programs leadership, subject matter experts, and faculty to identify training needs and prioritize programs. 
• Maintain and update training materials to reflect changes in policies, regulations, and sponsor guidelines.
• Track training participation and outcomes, using assessment data to improve program effectiveness.
• Support on-boarding and continuous learning initiatives to enhance staff readiness and productivity across Sponsored Programs functions.

Physical Requirements

• Communicating with others to exchange information.

Environmental Hazards

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8 AM - 5 PM

Driving University Vehicle

No

Security Sensitive

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions

Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted. 

Benefits

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EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit –and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.