1. Keep abreast of laws, regulations, external and internal policies and procedures governing the administration of grants and contracts and serve as a resource to faculty and staff. 2. Interprets and consistently apply Federal, State and agency specific policies, procedures and guidelines to individual issues as they arise and ensure consistency with University policies and procedures. 3. Recommends and draft changes to University and department policies and procedures. 4. Fosters good communication within the team and between the team and its customers. 5. Ensures that key personnel are compliant with Conflict of Interest, Human Subject, Animal, Safety, HIPAA and other training mandates. 6. Anticipates evolving data needs and pro-actively lead. 7. Creates and runs a large inventory of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for faculty and departmental staff, typically to support research proposal preparation or to support ongoing sponsored projects. 8. Manages the planning, development and implementation of new or revised internal standard operating procedures. 9. Acts as a resource and liaison to other University departments. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skill/ability 1:  Ability to oversee multiple research projects, manage competing priorities, and adapt to changing needs.

Required Skill/ability 2:  Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving abilities to manage expectations and drive solutions.

Required Skill/ability 3:  Proven experience leading teams, fostering collaboration, and inspiring high levels of commitment.

Required Skill/ability 4:  Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools for data analysis and reporting.

Required Skill/ability 5:  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage stakeholders across all levels of the department and university.

Preferred Education:  Master's degree in research administration,business, healthcare,or a related field (MBA, MPH, or MHA preferred) with experience in grant management and research operations. Candidates must have financial acumen, expertise in IRB protocols, clinical trials, compliance, and proficiency in project management tools.Leadership in staff supervision, faculty support and program oversight is essential

Posting Position Title:  Manager 4, Research Res Support

University Job Title:  Assistant Director, Research

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:  Master's degree in research administration,business, healthcare,or a related field (MBA, MPH, or MHA preferred) with experience in grant management and research operations. Candidates must have financial acumen, expertise in IRB protocols, clinical trials, compliance, and proficiency in project management tools.Leadership in staff supervision, faculty support and program oversight is essential

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

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