Sr. Manager, Research Support

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a Sr. Manager, Research Support in the Department of Medicine to lead research program teams, ensuring successful system implementation and upgrades. You will oversee daily operations and the research staff, supporting growth and development across programs.

This role emphasizes budget oversight, technical problem solving, manuscript preparation, and training to maintain compliance with University policies and drive excellence in research operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department goals aligned with the strategic plan.
• Ability to plan, delegate and supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

Responsibilities

• Lead research program teams to ensure successful system implementation and upgrades.
• Oversee day-to-day operations and resources of research staff.
• Support programs for growth and development.
• Conduct meetings with research staff and coordinate functions.
• Provide technical support and resolve operational problems.
• Oversee department budget and identify cost-reduction opportunities.
• Assist in preparation/publication of manuscripts.
• Recruit and train research staff and prepare performance reports.
• Analyze reports, data briefs, and auxiliary publications for new topic modules.
• Define and produce indicators for a data visualization platform.
• Establish internal controls and ensure compliance with policies.
• Ensure employees are trained on controls and university policy.

Skills

Business & management

Direct/manage operations

Strategic planning

Team leadership

Training & development

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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

• Conducts meetings with research staff and ensures functions are coordinated in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides technical support and resolves operational problems.
• Oversees department budget and identifies areas of opportunity for cost reduction.
• Assists in the preparation and publication of manuscripts.
• Recruits and trains research staff and prepares performance reports and disciplinary recommendations for the leadership team.
• Analyzes reports, data briefs, and auxiliary publications for new topic modules.
• Defines and produces indicators for a data visualization platform.
• 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

• Bachelor’s degree in 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.

Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff

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The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.