Manager, Research Support

Manager, Research Support – University of Miami

UHealth, Campus, Miami, FL

The Manager, Research Support provides program support to facilitate research and oversees research operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with applicable regulations.

• 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.
• Maintains an overview of relevant research findings; assists in the preparation and publication of manuscripts.
• 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.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in 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.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission, and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Females, Minorities, Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

• Job status:
  Full time
• Employee type:
  Staff
• Pay grade: A10
• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full-time
• Job function:
  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industry: Higher Education