Manager, Research Support (Public Health Sciences)

Company: University of Miami
Location: Miami
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Manager, Research Support (Public Health Sciences) Miami, FL Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet . Transforming Lives The University of Miami is among the top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation, and one of the largest private employers in South Florida.With more than 16,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.The University is committed to fostering a culture of belonging, where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to add value. Through values of Diversity, Integrity, Responsibility, Excellence, Compassion, Creativity, and Teamwork (DIRECCT) the U community works together to create an environment driven by purpose, excellence, community, and service.About This PositionThe Department of Public Health Sciences at the University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine, has an exciting career opportunity for a Manager, Research Support. The Manager of Research Support is responsible for the day-to-day management of all aspects of the research projects under the supervision of the Projects PI, Dr. Caban-Martinez. The research projects include the management of the Caban-Martinez Lab in the Department of Public Health Sciences and the lead point of contact for the administrative management of each grant. The research projects involve partnerships between scientists and program leaders at the University of Miami and many program coordinators and participants throughout the US. The programs conduct its research with diverse populations in different settings.
--The duties and responsibilities for this position may include, but are not limited to:

• Manages and implements daily activities and operations of all research conducted by the PI Dr. Caban-Martinez and under his supervision.
• Ensures all research implemented operate within the parameters of research protocols and regulatory/ethical guidelines, meet specified goals, objectives and time frames.
• Provide daily supervision to research, support staff and students.
• Manages resources pertaining to the referenced projects. This includes; a) Preparation of research applications annual and supplement requests for funding b) Budget development in collaboration with the DPHS administration team c) Allocation of personnel resources to accomplish project goals. d)Coordination of contract execution and approval of expenditures by research teams.
• Maintains communications with the Principal Investigators and field coordinators to assess research agendas, evaluate research performance in studies and plan dissemination activities and projects.
• Contributes to research concept development, grant and publication writing.
• Organizes meetings and site visit scheduling
• Develop processes to facilitate research activities across all research projects
• Maintains communication and participate in meetings with the DPHS administrative team
• Explore and present new funding opportunities available and lead efforts to submit applications
• Prepare and submit BERFS for PI and research team.
• Reconcile Travel Card expenses for PI
• Work with internal and external vendors on preparing/submitting service agreements
• Prepare and submit regulatory/IRB documents, work on marketing and dissemination materials for the research projects to recruit participants
• Participate in site study calls to discuss and address study implementation barriersMinimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in a basic science or health discipline with at least three years of relevant experience. 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. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.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.Patient safety is a top priority. As a result, during the Influenza ("the flu") season (September through April), the University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine requires all employees who provide ongoing services to patients, work in a location (all Hospitals and clinics) where patient care is provided, or work in patient care or clinical care areas, to have an annual influenza vaccination. Failure to meet this requirement will result in rescinding or termination of employment. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.Job Status:Full timeEmployee Type:StaffPay Grade:r7 Full time R100045719 About Us A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation's top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. A private research university with more than 17,000 students from around the world, the University of Miami is focused on creating a future that cuts across geographic, cultural, and intellectual borders. The University comprises 11 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 180 majors and programs. The University ranks No. 57 on U.S. News & World Report's 2020 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2020 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Established in 1925 during the region's famous real estate boom, today the University is a major research university engaged in nearly $346 million in research and sponsored program expenditures annually. While the majority of this work is housed at the Miller School of Medicine, investigators conduct hundreds of studies in other areas, including marine science, engineering, education, and psychology. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019.

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