Sr. Manager, Research Support (A)
University of Miami

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The department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Sr. Manager, Research Support. The Sr. Manager, Research Support (A) leads the research program teams to ensure successful system implementation and upgrades. Specifically, the Senior Manager oversees the day-to-day operations and resources of research staff and supports programs for their growth and development.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts meetings with research staff and ensures functions are coordinated in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides technical support and resolves operational problems.
• Oversees department budget and identifies areas of opportunity for cost reduction.
• Assists in the preparation and publication of manuscripts.
• Recruits and trains research staff and prepares performance reports and disciplinary recommendations for the leadership team.
• Analyzes reports, data briefs, and auxiliary publications for new topic modules.
• Defines and produces indicators for a data visualization platform.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Department Specific Functions

• Assists with a highly diversified research portfolio, including proposal development and post-award management
• Interacts with various federal, state, foundation, and industry sponsors
• Responsible for at least 10+ active sponsored awards, involving clinical and non-clinical research, under supervision of manager
• Tracks the effort for research faculty and staff, identifies possibly gaps in funding, and monitors effort certifications as required

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:A12

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