Manager, Research Operations, Academic Affairs

UT Southwestern Medical Center; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPO medical plan day one

100% preventive care coverage

Paid Time Off day one

Retirement Programs TRS

Paid Parental Leave

Wellness programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF Qualified Employer

Job summary

UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, TX seeks a Manager of Research Operations – Academic Affairs to support Basic Science and Center Administrators, serving as a liaison for the Office of the Provost. The role delivers operational support, ensuring continuity of services and alignment with priorities across the research enterprise.

Reporting to the Director of Research Operations, you will lead cross-functional coordination, manage special projects, organize symposia and seminars, analyze

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressive experience with an academic health system or hospital, to include 1–2 years in a management role.
• Equivalent related experience may be used in lieu of degree.
• Master's Degree in business, finance, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partners with the Director of Research Operations to drive operational excellence, service consistency, and compliance.
• Ensures continuity of research operations within assigned departments and centers by assessing needs, identifying gaps, and implementing effective short- and long-term solutions.
• Oversees and manages special projects that impact the research community, ensuring timely execution, cross-functional coordination, and alignment with institutional goals.
• Plans and organizes research-related events, including symposia, seminars, conferences, and meetings, coordinating logistics and supporting faculty and administrative partners.
• Identifies operational and quality issues, analyzes data and trends, facilitates stakeholder meetings, and develops recommendations for process, performance, and quality improvement.
• Supervises operational staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure high-quality support and consistent performance.
• Develops and delivers operational reports and ad hoc analyses to support leadership decision-making, monitor key indicators, and promote transparency and efficiency across research operations.
• Manages operational projects assigned by the Director of Research Operations, contributing to process improvements and system enhancements that advance the overall research enterprise.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree in business, finance, or related field (preferred)

Job description

WHY UT SOUTHWESTERN?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world-renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas-Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report , we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on-site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

JOB SUMMARY

The Manager of Research Operations ‿ Academic Affairs will support Basic Science and Center Administrators, acting as a liaison for the Office of the Provost. This role provides essential operational support across the research enterprise, ensuring effective communication, continuity of services, and alignment with institutional priorities. Reporting to the Director of Research Operations, the Manager will help departments navigate complex research administrative processes, address operational challenges, and contribute to initiatives that strengthen UTSW's research infrastructure, efficiency, and overall research environment.

BENEFITS

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer
• Learn more about these and other UTSW employee benefits!

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

• 5 years of progressive experience with an academic health system or hospital, to include at least 1-2 years in a management role.
• Equivalent related experience may be used in lieu of degree.

Preferred Education

• Master's Degree in business, finance, or related field.

JOB DUTIES

• Partners with the Director of Research Operations to drive operational excellence, service consistency, and compliance.
• Ensures continuity of research operations within assigned departments and centers by assessing needs, identifying gaps, and implementing effective short- and long-term solutions.
• Oversees and manages special projects that impact the research community, ensuring timely execution, cross-functional coordination, and alignment with institutional goals.
• Plans and organizes research-related events, including symposia, seminars, conferences, and meetings, coordinating logistics and supporting faculty and administrative partners.
• Identifies operational and quality issues, analyzes data and trends, facilitates stakeholder meetings, and develops recommendations for process, performance, and quality improvement.
• Supervises operational staff, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure high-quality support and consistent performance.
• Develops and delivers operational reports and ad hoc analyses to support leadership decision-making, monitor key indicators, and promote transparency and efficiency across research operations.
• Manages operational projects assigned by the Director of Research Operations, contributing to process improvements and system enhancements that advance the overall research enterprise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SECURITY AND EEO STATEMENT

Security

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO

UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.