Manager, Programs (Population Sciences)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC is seeking a full-time Manager, Programs to oversee and coordinate day-to-day operations of university programs in Miami, Florida. You will lead program staff, drive strategy, and ensure high-quality delivery to faculty and staff.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, data reporting, budgeting, compliance, and partnership development with internal and external entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field required.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, evaluate, and monitor multiple programs.
• Develop and execute project plans for new and ongoing programs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure efficient operations.
• Evaluate and measure the effectiveness of assigned programs.
• Ensure operations are managed within authorized budgets.
• Collect, manage, and report program data.
• Build and cultivate relationships with external entities to support department functions.
• Recruit, supervise, evaluate, and discipline staff as needed.
• Ensure internal controls and university policies are followed.

Skills

Operational Management

Organizational Development

Financial Oversight

Team Leadership

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Manager Programs to work at UHealth in Miami, Florida.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Programs oversees and coordinates the day-to-day operations of the assigned University programs in accordance with the institution's academic and strategic missions. The incumbent operates with the goal of delivering high-quality programs to the University faculty and staff and other key stakeholders. Furthermore, the Manager, Programs provides guidance and mentorship to program staff to encourage talent development.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Plans, implements, evaluates, and monitors multiple programs.
2. Implements project plans related to the delivery of new and on-going programs.
3. Works with internal stakeholders so that the program runs efficient and effectively.
4. Evaluates and measures the effectiveness of assigned programs.
5. Ensures that operations are managed within authorized budgets.
6. Collects, manages, and reports program data.
7. Develops and cultivates relationships and partnerships with various external entities and organizations to further department functions.
8. Recruits, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines department staff to ensure optimum performance.
9. 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.

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 required

Experience: Minimum 4 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Operational Management: Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Organizational Development: Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.
• Financial Oversight: Knowledge of financial operations and management.
• Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.

This is a core job profile description and is not reflective of all duties that may be assigned to a specific position in each individual department. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and primary responsibilities of this core job profile. Specific duties and tasks may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the job.

Department Specific Functions

• Establishes study-related best practices, scientific guidelines and regulatory compliance.
• Leads protocol implementation, ensuring adherence to study, recruitment and retention timelines and milestones while keeping investigators informed of progress through regular updates and scheduled reporting.
• Identifies and addresses ethical conflicts, consulting the Institutional Review Board and ethical committees as needed.
• Maintains required certifications and training in research ethics, safety, and best practices.
• Coordinates and participates in research team meetings, manages site visits, and ensures effective communication.
• Establishes and maintains effective communication with research scholar grant investigators to support research initiatives, collaboration, and knowledge dissemination.
• Designs, manages, and optimizes data management databases (e.g., REDCap) for secure data entry, validation, and reporting.
• Scheduling and coordinating Community Advisory Panel (CAP) meetings and assisting in managing pilot award competitions.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the subaward investigators and provide necessary support.
• Assist the PI in preparing IRB, sponsor, and regulatory compliance reports
• Serve as a liaison for study personnel and the various transdisciplinary teams at our performance sites.
• Under the supervision of the PI, the program manager will coordinate colloquia, seminars, linkages to shared resources/cores, pilot project reviews and awards, as well as the dissemination of center contributions to academic and community audiences.
• Maintain quality control of study data collection, and data entry.
• Coordinates the implementation of digital health and AI-e