Manager, Research Operations 20163522

UT Health Science Center San Antonio; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health Science Center San Antonio is looking for a professional to manage administrative and human resources functions at the School of Nursing. This role involves supporting faculty in their research missions, handling grant budgets, and promoting faculty-student interaction.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree with seven years of experience or a Master's degree with five years in a research administration context. Responsibilities also include website maintenance and calendar management for the Associate or Vice Dean.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus seven years of experience in research administration.
• Master's degree with a minimum of five years of applicable experience.
• Experience in managing research-related budgets and grants.

Responsibilities

• Identify resources and assist with research activities.
• Manage grant budgets and administrative matters.
• Maintain and update grant databases for accuracy.
• Schedule and promote research activities within the School of Nursing.

Skills

Research administration

Grant management

Budgeting

Database management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree and 7 years experience or Master’s degree and 5 years experience

Job description

Job Description

To provide management and oversight of administrative and human resources functions for faculty in the School of Nursing and staff in the Office of Nursing Research. Provides direct support to the Associate of Research or the new Vice Dean upon appointment with administrative-related duties. Works collaboratively with the office team to ensure efficient systems operation that provides faculty support with resources to enhance the research mission.

Duties

• Identify research resources and assist with research activities for the School of Nursing.
• Assist faculty, students, and ONRS Grants and Specialists with development and submission of grant budgets, projections, and other application materials.
• Handle post-award budget and administrative matters, including quarterly and annual progress reports for grants and IRB.
• Manage aggregate database entries, review, cleaning, and bi-annual effort reporting for the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP); monitor grant submissions for timeliness.
• Maintain and update grant database; work closely with business administrators from the Office of Faculty Affairs and Diversity to obtain accurate funding information; establish, monitor, and control schedules and project budgets; input data into CAYUSE in support of Primary Investigators.
• Establish operating procedures, practices, and guidelines; communicate with SON personnel; maintain records in accordance with HSC retention policies for ONRS; communicate workflow and priorities to faculty; develop solutions to complex research problems.
• Maintain website accuracy and timely updates; promote faculty interaction with students; select appropriate staff to advance the mission; foster a research environment, celebrate achievements, and post appointments.
• Maintain the Associate or Vice Dean’s calendar; schedule and promote research activities within the School of Nursing; complete external and internal survey reporting; assist with preparation of Hyperion variance reports and explanations; other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree with seven (7) years experience in research administration or related experience, or Master’s degree with a minimum of five (5) years applicable experience.

Additional Information

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Positions are security sensitive and will require a background check.