Strategic Research Operations Manager, 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

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