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Executive Director, ACUC

Employer
Johns Hopkins University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Jan 30, 2023

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Position Type
Administrative, Academic Affairs, Research Administration, Executive, Executive Directors
Employment Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full Time
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The Animal Use and Care Committee (ACUC) at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) is seeking anExecutive Director. The ACUC provides oversight of all aspects of animal care and use. This includes review of the scientific and ethical merits of proposed animal research, routine inspections of our labs and housing facilities, oversight of occupational health and safety issues associated with exposure to research animals, and with all of these efforts carried out with the guiding directive that care and use of animals align with PHS policy. The ACUC has the additional responsibilities of confirming that research proposed in grant and contract applications have been reviewed and approved, an obligation to report deviations from PHS policy, and additionally, implementing corrective actions for investigators and labs that are responsible for these deviations.


The Executive Director will be an accomplished leader with significant demonstrated skill as an administrator, strategic thinker, collaborator, and convener. By applying leadership and best practice managerial approaches, they will create a supportive, open, participatory, and results-oriented working environment. The Executive Director will be responsible for the support and delivery of all ACUC activities, including stakeholder engagement, strategic development and implementation, and financial performance and sustainability. The Executive Director will report to the Vice Provost for Research, the Institutional Official (IO). The incumbent also will be responsible indirectly to the ACUC Committee.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Clearly communicate animal care and use program needs to the IO.
  • Provide support for activities and attend meetings of the ACUC, including protocol review, program review and facility inspections.
  • Serve as a voting member of the ACUC.
  • Lead the transition to an enhanced electronic record-keeping system.
  • Ensure overall program is in compliance with all applicable regulations, guidelines, and standards that relate to animal care and use (e.g., USDA, OLAW, AAALAC).
  • Participate in inspections by USDA and site visits by AAALAC.
  • Assist in the preparation of internal/external applications, reports and other material as required for internal and external memberships and reporting.
  • Assist in development of NHP-relevant sections of the Program descriptions as needed by AAALAC or other regulatory bodies.
  • Participate in internal/external inspections and in generating responses and actions.
  • Represent the University as appropriate at internal/external meetings and venues.
  • Oversee the ACUC annual budget including allocations for personnel, and non-personnel expenses.
  • Manage all HR functions for the ACUC office.
  • Lead a growing team of staff, including directors of post-award monitoring, training and compliance, and general operations.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Self-motivated with excellent organizational, managerial, and communication skills to oversee the technical and business aspects of the ACUC.
  • Expertise in translating a vision and strategy into a practical plan with concrete methods of implementation and anticipated measurable outcomes.
  • Demonstrated ability to set priorities, analyze data, and think systematically from both a detailed and a strategic perspective.
  • Proven ability to build coalitions with and mobilize leaders within a large, decentralized organizational structure; an aptitude for building consensus and trust, and the ability to move confidently through ambiguous, non-hierarchical situations.
  • Recognized effective and strong leadership and management skills and experience, managing a team of staff.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy and discretion.
  • Capacity for navigating complex organizations.
  • Previous experience in developing and launching programs.


Minimum Qualifications
  • Master's degree in engineering, chemistry, physics, biology, or related discipline.
  • Minimum of seven years of progressively responsible management experience in an academic lab, administrative unit, or related environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership in designing and implementing strategic initiatives within a complex environment.


Preferred Qualifications
  • DVM or other related terminal degree.
  • Familiarity with university settings.

Classified Title: Executive Director-ADM
Working Title: Executive Director, ACUC
Role/Level/Range: ADMOFF/01/EX
Starting Salary Range: 140,000 - 160,000, commensurate with experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 - 5:00
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: School of Medicine - East Baltimore Campus
Department name: 10000037-Animal Care and Use Committee
Personnel area: School of Medicine

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.


The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate’s conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, theJHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office atjhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visitaccessibility.jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins has mandated COVID-19 and influenza vaccines, as applicable. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending on campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.


The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
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