Research Administration Manager

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

5d•$4,924 - $7,046•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Epidemiology, Biostatistics, and Preventive Medicine, within the Department of Internal Medicine, is seeking a Research Administration Manager who manages and coordinates research administration efforts of multiple clinical trials underway at the University of New Mexico (UNM) Southwest Clinical Trials Network node. UNM is proud to serve as a node of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Clinical Trials Network (CTN). The CTN provides an enterprise in which NIDA, treatment researchers, and community-based service providers work toward new treatment options in community-level clinical practice. The Research Administration Manager will assist faculty and research staff in the development of competitive proposals and pre-award administration of projects and protocols, provide oversite of funding policies, rules, and regulation, and coordinates and produces special reports, proposals for the university and funding agency. The manager will also perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. The Department of Internal Medicine is a large, progressive department with a diverse staff working in dedicated teams to provide quality work in an organized, effective, and efficient manner through innovation, training, and education. Through our collaborative work effort, we support the faculty and enhance the missions of the department, school, Health Sciences Center, and University. See the Position Description for additional information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
At least 5 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Nice To Haves

Experience with managing sponsored research administration functions
Experience with liaising between external funding agencies and university contacts
Experience with development, implementation and maintenance of policies, objective, and short- and long-range planning
Experience in assisting faculty and staff in development of competitive research proposals
Training and experience in developing and implementing contracts and MOUs
Experience with UNM systems such as Chrome River, Click, and IRB
Experience in the development of annual operating budgets and providing fiscal direction to a group
Proficient in Motivational Interviewing
Experience in medical education and training

Responsibilities

Manages and coordinates research administration efforts of multiple clinical trials.
Assists faculty and research staff in the development of competitive proposals and pre-award administration of projects and protocols.
Provides oversight of funding policies, rules, and regulations.
Coordinates and produces special reports and proposals for the university and funding agency.
Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.