Operational Manager of Research Administration

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Reporting directly to the Associate Dean for Research, the Operational Manager of Research Administration provides operational oversight for the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the Yale School of Nursing Office of Research. The Manager provides comprehensive research administration and grants management support to faculty, administrators, staff, and students; coordinates sponsored research administration, Office of Research operations, and operational support for the School's research-based PhD program.

The Manager is responsible for ensuring efficient research administration, operational excellence, regulatory compliance, process improvement, and high-quality services that support the School's growing research enterprise.

• Operations Management
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  Manage the day-to-day operations of the Office of Research; coordinate operational priorities, workflow, and administrative processes; ensure the effective delivery of research administration services; and supervise designated Office of Research staff, as appropriate. Support staff development and foster a collaborative, customer-focused environment committed to accountability, operational excellence, and continuous process improvement.
• Proposal Management
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  Manage the grant proposal lifecycle from development through submission, ensuring compliance with sponsor and University requirements and adherence to established timelines. Coordinate the administrative review and processing of research agreements in collaboration with the Office of Sponsored Projects and other University offices.
• Regulatory Compliance
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  Ensure compliance with applicable sponsor, University, and regulatory requirements related to sponsored research administration. Review and approve At-Risk, sub-awards, prior approval, and No-Cost Extension requests, as appropriate.
• Stakeholder Collaboration
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  Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with University administrative and compliance offices, including the Office of Sponsored Programs, Office of Conflict of Interest, Human Research Protections Program, and other relevant University partners, to facilitate efficient research administration and regulatory compliance.
• PhD Program Administration
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  Coordinate and manage the administrative and operational activities of the School's research-based PhD program in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Research and PhD Program leadership. Support program planning, implementation, student and faculty administrative services, program communications, reporting, and continuous process improvement to ensure effective program operations and compliance with School and University policies.
• Data Management and Reporting
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  Manage the collection, analysis, and reporting of Office of Research data and research administration metrics. Prepare accurate and timely reports to support operational decision-making, process improvement, and institutional reporting. Coordinate research administration reports for the Dean's Office and other University offices, as appropriate. Prepare reports and presentations on behalf of the Office of Research and participate in internal and external research administration meetings and professional activities.
• Research Operations and Process Improvement
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  Work closely with the Associate Dean for Research to implement operational priorities for the Office of Research,…