Senior Manager of the Center of Depression Research and Clinical Care – Psychiatry Department

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?
With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you’ll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY
This position provides strategic, administrative and operational oversight of the Center of Depression, Research and Clinical Care (CDRC). This position reports directly to the Director of the CDRC and includes providing direct supervision and leadership support for the CDRC staff. This role is responsible for ensuring the effective coordination and implementation of key initiatives set forth by the Director, as well as providing operational support to the CDRC’s scientific researchers. Additionally, this position serves as a member of the Department leadership team.

BENEFITS
UT Southwestern is proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our benefits are designed to support your overall wellbeing, and include:

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Required

• Education
  Master’s Degree in health, business or public health

• Experience
  7 years of progressively responsible related experience and 3 years of supervisory experience within a large externally funded academic center or institutional research infrastructure.

JOB DUTIES

• Oversight of the CDRC Research Operations to ensure continued growth and judicious distribution of resources. This includes directing and managing all staff that manage trials.
• Financial Management – Works with the Director and the business manager to develop, implement and oversee operating budgets for the CDRC.
• Human Resource Management – Manages all human resources processes in consultation with the Department of Psychiatry Leadership and University policy. The position will also be responsible for staff engagement and employee relations and satisfaction.
• Organizational Planning – In collaboration with director, develops and implements short- and long-range strategic plans to ensure operational efficiency and success. This function would also include fostering efficiency and collaboration across all units of the CDRC.
• Space and Facilities Management – Manages the planning and utilization of the space within the CDRC, assuring that environmental health and safety standards are adhered to.
• Program Planning and Development – Identifies and analyzes needs within the CDRC for new or revised programs. Assumes administrative responsibilities for new program implementation, including budget, staffing, space, equipment, etc.
• Communications – Manages the production and maintenance of all communications, including the social media, lab websites, and any communications within the CDRC. Works in partnership with the Department Marketing/Communications Manager and the OBI Marketing team.
• Research, Education/Training – Manages the development of methods for collecting, processing, and retrieving data to support CDRC goals. Responsible for overseeing the coordination and submission grants. Manages the planning and implementation of major educational and scientific meetings.
• Participates in Clinical Research and Recruitment Strategy and Management
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT
Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information. To the extent this position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Section 113.001(2) of the Texas Business and Commerce Code, the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the critical infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired and to continue to be employed in the position.

EEO Statement
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.