Career Center
Omaha, Nebraska
Posted: 15-Feb-23
Location: Austin, Texas
Type: Full Time
Salary: $230,000+
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Required Education:
Internal Number: R_00025324
Job Posting Title:
Director, Animal Resources Center
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Hiring Department:
Office of the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
40
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FLSA Status:
Exempt
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
The search committee will begin reviewing applications in April.
The University of Texas at Austin invites applications for the position of Director of the Animal Resources Center (ARC). The ARC provides direction and leadership for a comprehensive, AAALAC-accredited animal resources program encompassing all aspects of laboratory animal care and use within the University. Seven centrally-managed vivaria encompassing ~121,000 sq. ft. are directly staffed and overseen by the ARC. The ARC also provides oversight for additional IACUC-approved satellite animal facilities located throughout the campus and at off-campus sites, including the Marine Science Institute located at Port Aransas.
This position serves a critical function in support of excellent animal care and welfare within the context of the University's highly successful biomedical research program, and will provide research support to University scientists through the development and maintenance of optimum laboratory animal facilities. The ARC provides valuable consultation and education in the areas of laboratory animal medicine, research methods, animal models, protocol submission and review, surgical techniques, variables that affect animal experimentation, and research compliance.
UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
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100% employer-paid basic medical coverage
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Retirement contributions
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Paid vacation and sick time
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Paid holidays
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Eligible for telework
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Please visit our Human Resources (HR) website to learn more about the total benefits offered.
Purpose
The Director is responsible for overseeing the operational, financial, and personnel-related activities of the ARC, and is expected to engage with its internal and external constituencies in order to provide animal care and veterinary medical services for laboratory animals maintained for research or teaching purposes. The position reports to the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors who is the Institutional Official and has ultimate authority over the campus animal care and use program. The Director serves a critical role in meeting regulatory requirements and ensuring that the program is in alignment with recognized standards of veterinary care for vertebrate research animals. The Director will partner with the Office of Research Support and Compliance and serve as a member of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) which has primary oversight of the University animal care and use program, and will also support the Institutional Biosafety Committee which has primary oversight of biosafety practices and recombinant DNA research. The ARC Director is a member of the Vice President for Research’s leadership team, and is appointed to multiple campus-wide advisory groups.
Responsibilities
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Provides knowledge and expertise in laboratory animal medicine and surgery, biosafety, and animal models of human disease in the context of a complex, high-performing research institution.
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Responds to animal care compliance issues and recommends updates to operational policies for the ARC animal care and husbandry programs.
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Provides leadership, support, and guidance to the ARC management.
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Participates in IACUC protocol reviews.
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Directs and/or assists in the preparation of reports to regulatory agencies and University officials participating in educational programs.
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Collaborates with the University research community to disseminate information, provide guidance, and develop policies and procedures to assure compliance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare at National Institutes of Health - NIH (OLAW) regulations and AAALAC.
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Develops short and long-term strategic plans related to budget, personnel, facilities, and equipment overseeing the development and management of the ARC budget. Reviews high-level budgetary and resource allocation decisions including facility and equipment needs. Prepares financial status reports to senior management, as needed.
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Engages in funding pursuits in the financial support of the ARC. Provides leadership and coordination for sponsored project proposals and awards, provides budgetary information related to university and CSU subsides, and maintains sustainable billable rates for cost recovery using methods compliant with federal requirements.
Salary
$230,000 + depending on qualifications
Required Materials
Please mark "yes" on the application question that asks if additional materials are required. Candidates who fail to attach all additional materials listed, may not be considered for the position.
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Resume/CV
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3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
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Letter of interest
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questions presented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.
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Employment Eligibility:
Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.
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Retirement Plan Eligibility:
The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.
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Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
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Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
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Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
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Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:
- E-Verify Poster (English) [PDF]
- E-Verify Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (English) [PDF]
- Right To Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]
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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.
Required qualifications
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Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an AVMA-accredited college or school; licensed to practice veterinary medicine in at least one U.S. state.
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Advanced knowledge of veterinary surgery, medicine, and anesthesia as well as experience with animal resource management in a large institutional research environment.
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Advanced knowledge of current OLAW, NIH, USDA, and AAALAC guidelines and regulations.
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Five years of leadership experience in an animal medicine laboratory.
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Demonstrated experience working in a high-volume environment, overseeing and prioritizing multiple diverse tasks with deadlines.
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Strong interpersonal, communication (written and verbal), organizational, and administrative skills.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Preferred qualifications
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ACLAM board certification.
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Over five years’ experience in a management role at an animal care facility.
