Research Project Manager - Comprehensive Integrated Research Operations (CIRO)

University of Kansas Medical Center•Kansas City, MO

2d•$92,800 - $139,200•Onsite

About The Position

The Research Project Manager within Comprehensive Integrated Research Operations (CIRO) supports the management and administration of complex research portfolios in collaboration with faculty investigators, institutional partners, and external sponsors. This position coordinates sponsored research activities, major research projects, and program initiatives while providing administrative and operational support to the research enterprise. The primary focus of this role is to support faculty investigators through effective management of extramural funding, project activities, and research operations.

Requirements

Four (4) years of experience in business administration or a related field. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.
Five (5) years of experience in research administration (e.g., managing extramural funding, coordinating large research projects, liaising with sponsors), project management, or grant management.
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Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Research Administration, or related field.
Certified Research Administrator (CRA)
Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)
Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)
Five (5) years in a large clinical unit within academia or research administration.
Strategic Planning
Budget Development
Organization
Attention to detail
Communication
Interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

Manage assigned research portfolios in collaboration with faculty investigators, institutional partners, and sponsors to support project goals and institutional priorities.
Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of research projects and specialized initiatives in collaboration with faculty investigators and research teams.
Administer extramural and intramural research funds, including budget monitoring, financial projections, reporting requirements, and resource planning.
Support proposal development activities and research collaborations that advance institutional research priorities.
Serve as a liaison among sponsors, principal investigators, collaborators, and internal stakeholders to facilitate communication and coordination of research activities.
Ensure compliance with institutional policies, sponsor requirements, contracts, agreements, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) throughout the project lifecycle.
Conduct regular portfolio reviews with project leaders to monitor financial projections, proposal activity, milestone completion, and achievement of research objectives.
Identify and recommend improvements to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure effective workflows while maintaining quality standards.
Supervise and train staff to support performance, professional development, and compliance with institutional standards.
Partner with the Director to develop, refine, and implement SOPs, workflow processes, and process improvement initiatives.

Benefits

health, dental, and vision insurance
health expense accounts with generous employer contributions
Employer-paid life insurance
long-term disability insurance
various additional voluntary insurance plans
Paid time off, including vacation and sick
ten paid holidays
One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment
paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment
A retirement program with a generous employer contribution
additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b)