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The Assistant Director is responsible for facilitating efforts with the Associate Director of Shared Resources in strategic planning and evaluation, operational oversight, and continuous advancement of all the Cancer Center-supported shared resource entities. Working closely with shared resource directors, faculty investigators, and Cancer Center leadership, the Assistant Director will develop and implement policies, performance standards, and operational frameworks that promote scientific excellence, operational efficiency, and broad investigator access. Additionally, the Assistant Director provides leadership in financial stewardship of shared resources, including oversight of operating models, rate development, cost recovery strategies, and long-term capital planning. The role includes monitoring financial and utilization data to inform strategic investments, guiding resource development, and ensuring sustainability.

The Assistant Director also serves as the primary liaison for leading the Lineberger Shared Resources Oversight Committee and ensuring that each shared resource appoints and holds their own advisory committees at least annually. This position may be asked to represent Cancer Center leadership on institutional committees related to research infrastructure and core facilities.

In addition, the Assistant Director works closely with Lineberger's Associate Director for Administration and the Associate Director for Shared Resources in the preparation and coordination of shared resource components of the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) and preparation for the Center's annual External Advisory Board. This position also contributes to the development of competitive grant applications supporting shared resource technologies and infrastructure.