Director of Research, Y-SIM

at  Yale University

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree in related field and five years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and related demonstrated experience.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 1:

Significant proven experience in research leadership and management, including team building and project management in an academic or research institution or in private practice.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 2:

Demonstrated ability to develop and implement research strategies that align with organizational goals.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 3:

Excellent analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to translate research findings into actionable insights.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 4:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of fostering collaboration across departments and with external stakeholders.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 5:

Ability to have a demonstrable commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) and track record of building and leading diverse, inclusive teams.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

MBA or relevant Master’s degree. Seven years of relevant experience in research, consulting, or law. Demonstrated experience organizing academic or research-focused events. Proven supervisory experience.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit “Learn about background checks” under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.

POSTING DISCLAIMER

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

1. Directs, monitors, and assesses needs and directs the application of resources of an administrative University office dealing with one or more major functional areas. 2. Directs and implements solutions to problems that are routine to complex in nature and that affect multiple functional areas of responsibility. 3. Plans and/or participates in planning University activities on a long-term basis to comply with University goals and objectives. 4. Establishes and implements consistent university-wide policies in multiple functional areas of responsibility. 5. Ensures that University office policies and procedures are in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. 6. Develops and monitors goals and objectives for managerial and professional staff in compliance with University strategies. 7. Directs a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.