Sr Research Program Specialist
About The Position
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive. This role supports the development, coordination, and administration of research objectives and activities within the department. The specialist monitors adherence to protocol standards, regulatory guidelines, and operational procedures, working closely with study teams to ensure compliance. They manage study-related administrative tasks, facilitate information flow, and ensure appropriate delegation of tasks. The position also involves investigating funding opportunities, coordinating grant development, and assisting with proposal writing. Key responsibilities include planning and implementing strategies for case monitoring, data collection, and quality control. The specialist will prepare analytical reports for leadership, manage documentation, and serve as a point of contact for external agencies and internal departments. They will also represent the departmental research efforts within the University and stay updated on industry practices and innovations.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant experience required
- Equivalent combination of education and experience
Responsibilities
- Represents the assigned research program to ensure program goals and objectives are implemented in a timely manner and within budget.
- Performs timely follow-up of program deliverables and outcomes, ensuring compliance of all program requirements, anticipating potential issues and proactively identifying solutions.
- Provides support to prospective project design, feasibility, project management, and outcomes measurement.
- Participates in designing, organizing, and monitoring projects, including budgets/financial management.
- Contributes to the analysis of internal and external opportunities related to the research program operating goals.
- Independently manages some or all of the implementation plans of assigned projects and outreach initiatives, tracking and reporting program milestones on a regular basis.
- Provides oversight and coordination for all program activities.
- Supports the development, coordination, and administration of research objectives and research activities of a department.
- Monitors and maximizes adherence to protocol standards, regulatory guidelines, and approved operational procedures.
- Works closely with study team members and other staff and faculty to ensure adherence to study protocol.
- Anticipates potential issues and proactively identifies solutions.
- Ensures program remains on a pathway of continuous improvement.
- Manages study-related administrative tasks and facilitates across-the-board flow of information, orchestrating study activities and personnel.
- Ensures tasks are appropriately delegated to team members.
- May assist with human resource and personnel tasks within the team, such as hiring and onboarding of staff, training, reviewing performance, and timekeeping.
- Investigates, identifies and pursues funding opportunities for the department and assembles and coordinates workgroups of faculty and staff responsible for applying for grant or other funding opportunities.
- Coordinates aspects of grant development within these workgroups and assists in initiating, formulating and organizing written proposals for research grants and contracts, including new proposals, competitive renewals and continuation applications.
- Plans and implements strategies to monitor, document, report, and follow-up on enrolled cases to maintain study continuity.
- Performs quality control checks for data accuracy and accurately enters research data into data collection forms and/or study databases.
- Develops, prepares, and delivers analytical reports regarding progress of research to leadership and other members of the department.
- Responsible for documentation preparation, internal record keeping, tracking of supplies, scheduling equipment maintenance, and ordering supplies.
- Serves as a point of contact for external agencies, including sponsors, regulatory agencies, auditors, and vendors.
- Serves as a representative and guide to those visiting the site.
- Represents the departmental research efforts within the University, including exploration of potential collaborations with other internal departments and teams.
- Keeps abreast of current practices and innovations in the field.
- May act as a representative of the University while attending industry related workshops, meetings, or conferences.
- Other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
