Sr. Manager, Research Support

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Miami is seeking a Sr. Manager, Research Support to lead research program teams and ensure successful system implementations. The role involves conducting meetings, providing technical support, and overseeing department budgets. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. The University offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and tuition remission.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in research management.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop research staff.
• Strong analytical skills to assess data and reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meetings to coordinate functions with research staff.
• Provide technical support and operational problem resolution.
• Oversee department budget for cost reduction opportunities.
• Assist in manuscript preparation and publication.
• Recruit and train research staff.

Skills

Business and management principles

Department operations management

Planning and delegation

Leadership and motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

Sr. Manager, Research Support

The department of Medicine has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Sr. Manager, Research Support. The Sr. Manager, Research Support leads the research program teams to ensure successful system implementation and upgrades. Specifically, the Senior Manager, Research Support oversees the day‑to‑day operations and resources of research staff and supports programs for their growth and development.

Core Job Functions

• Conduct meetings with research staff and ensure functions are coordinated in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provide technical support and resolve operational problems.
• Oversee department budget and identify areas of opportunity for cost reduction.
• Assist in the preparation and publication of manuscripts.
• Recruit and train research staff and prepare performance reports and disciplinary recommendations for the leadership team.
• Analyze reports, data briefs, and auxiliary publications for new topic modules.
• Define and produce indicators for a data visualization platform.
• Establish and continuously assess the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.
• Ensure employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

Core Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes

• 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.

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 groundbreaking 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.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff