University of Miami
Job Title:
Manager, Research Support
Location:
UHealth campus, Miami, Florida
Job Summary:
The Manager, Research Support provides program support to facilitate research. Furthermore, the incumbent oversees research operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with applicable regulations.
Core Job Functions
Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining databases.
Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures and ensures all research is undertaken according to best practices.
Provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior research staff and students.
Conducts meetings with research and other staff, outside agencies, and other applicable organizations and ensures functions are coordinated in a timely and accurate manner.
Provides technical and program support and resolves operational problems.
Assists in the preparation and publication of manuscripts and other program-related documents and reports.
Stays abreast of developments in the field which may impact department functions.
Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Core Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required.
Operational Management:
Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
Organizational Development:
Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.
Financial Oversight:
Knowledge of financial operations and management.
Team Leadership:
Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
Technical Proficiency:
Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication:
Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.
Program Oversight & Coordination
Direct and manage daily operations of research programs ensuring objectives, timelines, and compliance requirements are met.
Coordinate with relevant counterparts at participating institutions and sponsor administrators.
Facilitate regular coordination of meetings with Project Investigators (PIs), staff, board members, and other stakeholders.
Create and maintain scholar/participant databases and correspondence.
Manage application processes including responding to information requests, sending status updates, tracking acceptance responses, and processing contracts.
Deliverables, Reporting & Compliance
Oversee all program reporting and deliverables including NIH/NCI RPPR submissions, renewal applications, and advisory board meetings and reports.
Collaborate with the Sylvester Pre-Award team for preparation and submission of grant materials.
Track deliverable timelines, prepare templates, create presentation slides, coordinate internal review workflows, and manage reviewer communications.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Serve as primary administrative point of contact for the assigned research project.
Coordinate activities with research project stakeholders, including faculty, staff, advisory boards, and community partners.
Support integration of advisory boards into program planning, operations, and evaluation.
Develop and implement communication strategies to disseminate program goals, outcomes, and opportunities.
Manage the full lifecycle of program deliverables: tracking, template generation, drafting, slide preparation, review workflows, and reviewer communication.
Program Evaluation & Stakeholder Engagement
Assist in planning and delivery of program activities and evaluation.
Use evaluation results to inform program improvements and strategic planning.
Fiscal & Administrative Management
Track program budgets and expenditures, ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.
Coordinate with IT to maintain up-to-date program websites with accurate content, including application details and key dates.
Collaborate with Sylvester Post-Award administrator to manage subcontracts and grant expenditures.
Strategic Planning & Communication
Develop and implement communication strategies to disseminate program goals and outcomes.
Prepare materials for internal and external presentations.
Qualifications – Additional Requirements
Ability to work in a very busy environment and manage multiple initiatives that overlap in time.
Flexibility and team building skills; dedication to manage and attend occasional events in the evening or on weekends.
Computer skills: familiarity with Microsoft Windows or macOS, Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, Qualtrics; familiarity with social media platforms desirable.
Experience coordinating and delivering multi-investigator or multi-site research projects.
Facilitating meetings, preparing reports, and supporting strategic planning.
Ensuring research activities comply with institutional and federal guidelines.
Understanding of grant-funded projects and scientific protocols.
Knowledge of IRB and other regulatory bodies.
Knowledge of monitoring and executing budgets for research projects.
Benefits:
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.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries:
Higher Education
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Manager, Research Support
Location:
UHealth campus, Miami, Florida
Job Summary:
The Manager, Research Support provides program support to facilitate research. Furthermore, the incumbent oversees research operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with applicable regulations.
Core Job Functions
Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining databases.
Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures and ensures all research is undertaken according to best practices.
Provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior research staff and students.
Conducts meetings with research and other staff, outside agencies, and other applicable organizations and ensures functions are coordinated in a timely and accurate manner.
Provides technical and program support and resolves operational problems.
Assists in the preparation and publication of manuscripts and other program-related documents and reports.
Stays abreast of developments in the field which may impact department functions.
Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
Core Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
Experience:
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required.
Operational Management:
Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
Organizational Development:
Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.
Financial Oversight:
Knowledge of financial operations and management.
Team Leadership:
Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
Technical Proficiency:
Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
Communication:
Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.
Program Oversight & Coordination
Direct and manage daily operations of research programs ensuring objectives, timelines, and compliance requirements are met.
Coordinate with relevant counterparts at participating institutions and sponsor administrators.
Facilitate regular coordination of meetings with Project Investigators (PIs), staff, board members, and other stakeholders.
Create and maintain scholar/participant databases and correspondence.
Manage application processes including responding to information requests, sending status updates, tracking acceptance responses, and processing contracts.
Deliverables, Reporting & Compliance
Oversee all program reporting and deliverables including NIH/NCI RPPR submissions, renewal applications, and advisory board meetings and reports.
Collaborate with the Sylvester Pre-Award team for preparation and submission of grant materials.
Track deliverable timelines, prepare templates, create presentation slides, coordinate internal review workflows, and manage reviewer communications.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Serve as primary administrative point of contact for the assigned research project.
Coordinate activities with research project stakeholders, including faculty, staff, advisory boards, and community partners.
Support integration of advisory boards into program planning, operations, and evaluation.
Develop and implement communication strategies to disseminate program goals, outcomes, and opportunities.
Manage the full lifecycle of program deliverables: tracking, template generation, drafting, slide preparation, review workflows, and reviewer communication.
Program Evaluation & Stakeholder Engagement
Assist in planning and delivery of program activities and evaluation.
Use evaluation results to inform program improvements and strategic planning.
Fiscal & Administrative Management
Track program budgets and expenditures, ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional requirements.
Coordinate with IT to maintain up-to-date program websites with accurate content, including application details and key dates.
Collaborate with Sylvester Post-Award administrator to manage subcontracts and grant expenditures.
Strategic Planning & Communication
Develop and implement communication strategies to disseminate program goals and outcomes.
Prepare materials for internal and external presentations.
Qualifications – Additional Requirements
Ability to work in a very busy environment and manage multiple initiatives that overlap in time.
Flexibility and team building skills; dedication to manage and attend occasional events in the evening or on weekends.
Computer skills: familiarity with Microsoft Windows or macOS, Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, Qualtrics; familiarity with social media platforms desirable.
Experience coordinating and delivering multi-investigator or multi-site research projects.
Facilitating meetings, preparing reports, and supporting strategic planning.
Ensuring research activities comply with institutional and federal guidelines.
Understanding of grant-funded projects and scientific protocols.
Knowledge of IRB and other regulatory bodies.
Knowledge of monitoring and executing budgets for research projects.
Benefits:
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.
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status:
Full time
Employee Type:
Staff
Seniority level:
Mid-Senior level
Employment type:
Full-time
Job function:
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries:
Higher Education
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