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The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
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Posted Job Title
Assistant Director Husbandry Operations
Job Profile Title
Director A
Job Description Summary
The purpose of this position is to enable the Executive Director for ULAR and the Director for Husbandry Operations to implement necessary projects and initiatives in a timely manner, supporting his/her objectives and goals. Support services provided by ULAR are critical to the research communities at universities. It is necessary to update policies, procure products, and improve operational efficiency across all vivaria in conjunction with the new Associate Vice Provost for Research and Executive Director of University Laboratory Animal Resources. Under the direction of the Director of Husbandry Operations, this position ensures the consistency of program operations across the entire ULAR entity, staff, Upenn entities, vendors, and research community. In addition, this position will be responsible for overseeing the ULAR Husbandry program's implementation and completion.
ULAR provides essential 24/7 services for the University of Pennsylvania. The Assistant Director Husbandry Operations position is designated as "essential" and you are expected to work when normal campus operations are suspended (e.g.: inclement weather) or if there is an emergency impacting ULAR. In addition, you may be expected to work outside of your regular schedule during peak activity periods (e.g.: overtime, weekends). To the extent possible, managers will provide timely notice of modified work schedules.
Job Description
Principal Position Responsibilities/Duties:
Ensures timely follow-through and resolution of routine problems, issues, and customer service concerns with husbandry and investigator personnel.
Monitor and track routine maintenance items at Penn Facilities and ensure they are entered into the maintenance log and kept current.
Track and monitor facility ancillary equipment maintenance and repairs.
Active role with upgrades to Victory in collaboration with the Associate Director for Husbandry Operations.
CHARMS admin
Workday (Monitor attendance and performance)
Coordinate and validate annual water testing
Husbandry CENSUS admin
Husbandry SOP admin including SOP changes
Facility signage
Coordinate quarantine and outbreak response in collaboration with Diagnostics
Special Projects as assigned
Coordinate with key stakeholders
Monitor project progress
Implementation follow through
Husbandry point of contact to OAW, including incident reporting
Follow through on reported animal welfare issues.
Special trainings
Semiannual scheduling contact
AAALAC facility scheduling
Assume the role of functional manager in the absence of the manager
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Qualifications:
Graduation from a vocational or technical school plus 5-7 years related experience or equivalent combination of education & experience
Minimum AALAS certification at the LAT level required, with certification at the LATG level preferred.
Experience managing a laboratory animal facilities or equivalent experience
Demonstrated supervisory knowledge, including motivational techniques and professional development/training methods
Demonstrated program management knowledge including basic statistical methods, budget development and oversight, and knowledge of local, state and federal regulations for the workplace
Excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to helping others reach their full potential
Ability to work in an emotionally taxing field - a positive attitude and sense of humor are essential
Willingness to work a flexible schedule including some nights and weekends
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Provost's Center
Pay Range
$51,824.00 - $78,096.00
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts : Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Tuition : Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Wellness and Work-life Resources : Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
Discounts and Special Services : From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay