Military Health and Readiness Consortium Deputy Director

The Center for Alaska Native Health Research is seeking a full-time Project Deputy Director to oversee the management and conduct of research activities funded by the Department of Defense to reduce suicide in the military. Projects include co-developing conceptual framework for identifying and employing interventions, interfacing with military senior leaders, and coordinating with research stakeholders for human subjects oversight, data collection and management, data analysis, and reporting relevant findings. The Project Deputy Director serves as the lead for the management and execution of the project. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: tracking and facilitating the completion of project milestones, deliverables, and tasks; anticipating and resolving problems or issues as they surface; participating in and contributing meaningfully to the research enterprise, and supervising and coordinating support staff. The successful candidate will have excellent verbal, written, and cross-cultural communication skills and a willingness to travel within and outside of Alaska. The position is full-time, 12 months a year, and funded through December 2025, with a possible extension depending on funding.

The incumbent would have four or more years of working experience managing and leading research projects. Experience working with senior enlisted and field grade officers within a military context is preferred. Have experience and comfortableness in leading and managing a small team of researchers to conduct research activities that include collecting and managing data, coordinating between stakeholders, and facilitating analytic processes. Furthermore, the incumbent would be experienced in tracking work activities among researchers and administrative persons to ensure goals and tasks are fully completed on time. Such an individual will have experience communicating via written and oral briefs to senior-level military and civilian leaders. Must be proficient in thinking strategically and operationally.

Additional desired skills include the following:

- Excellent leadership and supervisory skills with advanced project management skills. Advanced proficiency at solving complex problems and effectively negotiating differences.

- Advanced critical thinking skills with an ability to develop and execute complex strategies.

- Ability to effectively supervise and manage staff

- Collaborate with research team members, DoD agencies, and principal project organization.

- Advanced understanding of suicide prevention theory, interventions, and related instruments.

- Substantive knowledge of research design, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, and analytical procedures including interpreting findings.

- Skilled at consolidating information, and conveying key concepts and processes through the use of multiple communication mediums. Be highly proficient with computer software programs to manage project tasks and suspenses, data collection, project findings, and communications.

- Be willing to pursue educational opportunities to address knowledge gaps.

- Having US military and DoD experience is preferred.

- Knowledge of and skill at adhering to budgeting guidelines.

- Ability to effectively communicate findings and implications to the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in a related field and five years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

 Position Details:

This position is located on the Troth Yeddha' campus in Fairbanks, and flexible on-site work arrangements may be considered following UA regulations. This is a full-time, exempt staff position with a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental, and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 81, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. 

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Ruth Dinardi, IAB HR Manager, at rsdinardirosado@alaska.edu or 907 474 6466.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.  The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.  

Access to the reports is available at:

UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.