Research Operations Manager – Grants & Contracts

University of Mississippi Medical Center; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Manager of Research Operations to oversee grant and contract program operations. You will work with principal investigators to manage finances, personnel, property, facilities, compliance, sponsor relations, and collaborations.

The role ensures deliverables meet grant/contract requirements within budget and timeline, coordinating proposals/reports to NIH and other sponsors. Leadership and regulatory compliance are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and four years of admin, financial, or research experience, including leadership.
• Experience with grant/contract administration and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive project management system to track all study tasks and deliverables for research grant/contracts, ensuring compliance with funding source specifications.
• Maintain budgets and budget-tracking systems for each grant/contract, monitor expenditures, forecast costs, and adjust allocations to meet goals.
• Prepare and submit grant/contract proposals to NIH and other funders, including budgets and justification.
• Prepare contracts for contractors and consultants and participate in external funding negotiations.
• Ensure compliant contract amendments and purchase requisitions; approve purchases and invoices.

Skills

Grant administration

Budget management

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Excel

Access

SharePoint

Project Server

Job description

University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS seeks a Manager of Research Operations to oversee grant and contract program operations. You will work with principal investigators to manage finances, personnel, property, facilities, compliance, sponsor relations, and collaborations.

The role ensures deliverables meet grant/contract requirements within budget and timeline, coordinating proposals/reports to NIH and other sponsors. Leadership and regulatory compliance are essential.