The University of Connecticut, ranked among the top 25 public universities in the nation, is seeking an experienced professional for the position of Associate Director of the Office of Animal Research Services. The University is in the second phase of a multi-billion dollar building and renovation program to create one of the most technologically advanced and physically attractive research extensive universities in the nation.
Reporting to the Director of the Office of Animal Research Services (OARS) the Associate Director assists the Director, and in the absence of, represents and acts on behalf of the Director with responsibility for the day-to-day administration and management of OARS including, but not limited to, the following programmatic areas: veterinary care, regulatory compliance, facility management, operational functions and education. The Associate Director communicates and coordinates with faculty, staff, students, administrators, IACUC members, and representatives of funding, regulatory, and accrediting organizations, offering expertise, monitoring and enforcing compliance policies and managing a diverse campus-wide animal care and use program. The Associate Director provides supervision to the veterinary staff, advising the Director on staffing needs and issues; provides clinical and surgical veterinary care; participates in IACUC protocol review and training; prepares and submits reports; generates and implements appropriate policies and is responsible for hiring, evaluation, training, and promotion for all direct reports involved in administrative, facilities operations and maintenance. He/she will implement University policies regarding the care and use of animals in research and teaching.
DVM or VMD from an AVMA accredited institution with current license to practice veterinary medicine in at least one state; completion of a formal postdoctoral training in laboratory animal medicine or equivalent experience; at least 2 years of related clinical experience in the field of laboratory animal medicine; and strong interpersonal skills. Board certification or eligible by the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine is desirable in addition to an understanding of AAALAC accreditation requirements and a strong service orientation to both internal and external customers. Please refer to the position posting at http://vprge.uconn.edu for further information.
This position is management exempt. Please submit letter of application, curriculum vitae and contact information of three professional references to: Office of Animal Research Services, Attn.: Sheryl Lohman, 69 North Eagleville Rd., Unit 3150, Storrs, CT 06269-3150 or preferably in electronic form to: Sheryl.Lohman@uconn.edu. Inquiries about the position should be directed to oars_search@vprge.uconn.edu. Search #2008529
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