Sr. Manager, Research Support

University of Miami•Miami, FL

19h

About The Position

The department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Sr. Manager, Research Support. The Sr. Manager, Research Support leads the research program teams to ensure successful system implementation and upgrades. Specifically, the Senior Manager, Research Support 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. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
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.

Responsibilities

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.