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The University of Miami is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Research Support (N) to work at Soffer Clinical Reseach Center in Miami. The incumbent leads the research program teams to ensure successful system implementation and upgrades. Specifically, the Senior Manager, Research Support (N) oversees the day-to-day operations and resources of research staff and supports programs for their growth and development.

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.

Department Specific Functions

This individual will be assisting new and current staff with training and development.

* Identify problem areas, formulate alternative solutions and make recommendations for a wide variety of financial and administrative issues to streamline process for the grants and contracts program office

* Identify training needs and develop appropriate training plans for the grants and contracts programs office on awards management processes

* Support staff management and of the grants and contracts programs office, including assistance with interviewing and hiring and workload review and management

* Manage grant portfolios for a few PI's as assigned.

* Other duties as assigned

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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

* 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.

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

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Temporary

Pay Grade:

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