Medical Student Research Program Manager Job Warner Robins area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Medical Student Research Program Manager I
Department:
Medical Education Salary : $43,000 - $51,000 (Commensurate with Experience/Education)

Description:

Plans and develops procedures for administering a small or medium-sized department or program.

Oversees program expenditures and ensures adherence to budget.

Provides guidance to subordinate staff and evaluates performance.

May prepare or participate in the creation of abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.

Reviews reports of budgets and activities.

Prepares ad hoc reports as needed.

May administer grants and grant-related related communications, scholarships and other operations.

Develops, implements and maintains appropriate policies and procedures.

May serve as property custodian for the department.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

MQ:

Education:

Requires a thorough understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of an analytical, technical or professional discipline; or the basic knowledge of more than one professional discipline. Knowledge of the discipline is normally obtained through a formal, directly job-related 4 year degree from a college or university or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

Experience:

No experience required.

- Department is willing to accept experience in lieu of education.

Position Summary:

Supports the strategic planning, implementation, and evaluation of medical student research and scholarly activity programs within the College of Medicine. Assist with initiatives that promote student engagement in research, supports faculty mentorship programs, coordinates scholarly pathways and research experiences, and tracks institutional outcomes related to student scholarships. Collaborates with faculty, students, institutional leaders, and external partners to develop and sustain a comprehensive research infrastructure that supports student academic success and scholarly productivity.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Supports strategic efforts to expand research opportunities and enhance student participation in basic science, clinical, translational, educational, and community-engaged research.

Monitors program performance using established metrics, including student participation, mentorship engagement, abstracts, presentations, publications, and external funding outcomes. Interfaces with systems for tracking student scholarly activities and preparing reports.

Support accreditation and quality improvement initiatives related to research and scholarly activity.

Supports management of program budgets, student stipends, travel awards, operational expenditures, and other fiscal activities. Manage institutional student research funding programs and travel awards.

Planning and execution of student research events, including research symposia, poster sessions, research day activities, workshops, and other programs. Coordinate annual Medical Student Research Day and other similar events.

Assists in developing, implementing, and overseeing medical student research programs, including structured academic coursework, summer research experiences, and longitudinal research initiatives.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree in public health, health administration, biomedical sciences, education, business administration, or a related field.

Experience:

Three to five years of progressively responsible experience managing academic, research, healthcare, or educational programs.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree (MPH, MEd, MBA, MS, or related field).
Experience in academic medicine or a health professions education environment.
Experience supporting medical student, graduate, or resident research programs.
Knowledge of IRB processes, human subjects protections, and research compliance.
Experience managing budgets, grants, and program evaluation activities.
Experience with REDCap, Qualtrics, project management software, and data reporting systems.

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