DIRECTOR OF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT FOR RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION, Research Operations, Analytics [...]

DIRECTOR OF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT FOR RESEARCH ADMINISTRATION, Research Operations, Analytics & Systems

Category

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

24500793101108

Posted Date

11/21/2024

Salary Grade

Grade 51

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The Training and Development Director will design, implement, and oversee all learning and development programs for research administration at Boston University. This role will support our Schools and Colleges and our Central Offices in ensuring we develop strong tools in support of best practice grants management. The Training Director will oversee a Training Manager who will support the design and delivery of training programs and educational materials, including internal and external communications.

Training Director Responsibilities:

• Through extensive outreach, partnership and collaboration with schools and colleges, develop and maintain an assessment of training needs. Create a plan to address immediate needs and build a foundation for the growth of training delivery. (40%)
• Develop comprehensive group and individual learning courses tailored to research administration, including pre-and post-award management, proactive forecasting, and BU systems and policies. (35%)
• Evaluate the effectiveness of learning courses through assessments and feedback and continuously improve training programs based on results.
• Implement coaching sessions and mentorship programs to establish a culture of continuous learning and development within the research administration community.
• Recommend and integrate new training methods, including e-learning courses, game-based platforms, cohort development, and artificial intelligence tools to support enhanced grant management.

Required Skills

Requirements and Skills:

• Master's degree, or equivalent experience, and 8+ years of experience.
• Proven work experience as a Training or Development Director, Training Manager, or a similar role in a research administration or academic setting. Core understanding of traditional and modern training methods, including workshops, simulations, e-learning, and artificial intelligence, specifically tailored to research administration.
• Experience in developing and creating strong relationships and partnerships across an organization.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficiency in Learning Management Systems (LMS) and other educational technologies. Ability to work with Microsoft Office Suite and tools such as Copilot, Canva, Qualtrics, Zoom, polling software, Microsoft Teams, and SharePoint.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and leadership skills to effectively manage and elevate the knowledge of a diverse team of research administrators with differing needs.

All applications must include a cover letter to be considered. This is a hybrid position.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.