[Hiring] Manager, Research Support @University of Miami

Role Description

The Manager, Research Support provides program support to facilitate research. Furthermore, the incumbent oversees research operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with applicable regulations.

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining databases.
• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures and ensures all research is undertaken according to best practices.
• Provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior research staff and students.
• Conducts meetings with research and other staff, outside agencies, and other applicable organizations and ensures functions are coordinated in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides technical and program support and resolves operational problems.
• Assists in the preparation and publication of manuscripts and other program-related documents and reports.
• Stays abreast of developments in the field which may impact department functions.
• Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required.

Requirements

• Lead research interventions for Project ACCESS and other related studies as needed.
• Provide technical assistance around HIV and HCV rapid testing with internal and external partners.
• Develop and lead trainings related to HIV and HCV testing and linkage to care.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Operational Management: Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Organizational Development: Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.
• Financial Oversight: Knowledge of financial operations and management.
• Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.