1. Reviews and determines staffing needs, job posting requirements, salary guidelines, and labor agreement interpretations for exempt and non-exempt staff in one or more functional department of the University. 2. Manages the administrative support needs for exempt and nonexempt staff and provides recommendations, improvements, solutions and assistance as needed. 3. Manages and monitors technology needs, conducts inventory, and system requirements for the assigned departments. 4. Develops and prepares budgets, financial forecasts, and financial analyses and the actual vs. budgeted performance reports for the departments. 5. Manages the use of facilities in one or more departments including office space, work stations, equipment, and office supplies. 6. Manages administrative support for activities of one or more departments to ensure timely completion of projects. 7. Manages and coordinates training sessions for assigned departments when new policies or practices are adopted. 8. Ensures compliance with University and federal regulations as they apply to the assigned departments. 9. Identifies, plans, and develops administrative policies for the assigned departments. 10. Assists in reviewing and implements University and departmental policies as they pertain to the administrative functions of the assigned department. 11. Assesses and makes recommendations regarding staff development and staffing levels. 12. Monitors, develops, plans, and executes systematic research on user requirements through such mechanisms as surveys, interviews, focus groups and competitive analysis. 13. Manages a staff of exempt and non-exempt employees. 14. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to produce high quality written work and track deliverables. Demonstrate excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, efficiency, and critical thinking.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, anticipate potential issues that may impact the research program and implement new policies or procedures when necessary.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Demonstrated experience in hiring, training, managing, and supervising a research team. Ability to assess performance and provide actionable feedback and re-training when necessary.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Demonstrated experience in the coordination and writing of federal grants.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Strong analytic skills, as demonstrated by developing and managing complex projects. Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, data management platforms, and others as needed.

Preferred Education:  At least 10 years of demonstrated experience managing all aspects of non- and federally funded research, including budgets, subcontracts, progress reporting, IRB submissions, subcontract development, and Data Use Agreements. At least 5 years of experience successfully managing or supervising staff, including coaching and mentorship.

Work Week:  Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Posting Position Title:  Manager 4

University Job Title:  Manager 4

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  At least 10 years of demonstrated experience managing all aspects of non- and federally funded research, including budgets, subcontracts, progress reporting, IRB submissions, subcontract development, and Data Use Agreements. At least 5 years of experience successfully managing or supervising staff, including coaching and mentorship.

Bachelor's Degree in related field and six years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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