What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Research Support position at The University of Miami?
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The University of Miami / UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Director, Research Support to work at the UHealth Medical campus in Miami, FL.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Research Support oversees research and grant activities within the department with the goals of maintaining financial solvency and academic growth. Moreover, an employee in this position serves as a mentor
to department management and staff on issues of research funding
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
- Develops reports summarizing research activity within the department on a regular basis.
- Maintains current knowledge of institutional and external policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
- Serves as liaison to federal agencies and other funding sources.
- Creates reports detailing grant spending and ensures that investigators are appropriately using funding.
- Oversees research initiatives and database personnel.
- Monitors projects to ensure positive project evaluations, future sustainability, and benefits.
- Reviews monthly institutional reports of research account and works with investigators to resolve discrepancies.
- Screens department budget assists in the assignment of expenditures and identifies areas of opportunity for cost-saving.
- Participates in various University research councils, committees, and research organizations.
- 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
Education :
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
Experience :
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes :
Department Specific Functions
The Director of the Sylvester Office of Outreach and Engagement (SOOE) reports to the Associate Director for Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) and works closely with Sylvester Administrative leadership and other COE team members. The Director is responsible for all operations of the SOOE and manages personnel, program initiatives, and outward facing partnerships such as the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) in accordance with Sylvester's strategic plan and guidance of the AD of COE. The Director of SOOE works collaboratively with Sylvester components (e.g., Offices of Education and Training and Inclusive Excellence) and research programs on various data-driven outreach efforts to ensure the Center works bi-directionally with diverse community stakeholders throughout Sylvester's catchment area to enhance local capacity for translational research. The Director is responsible for tracking and reporting all outreach initiatives on a regular basis and reviewing impact with the AD for COE, Sylvester Administration. Operationally, the Director is responsible for scheduling SOOE resources and team members, budgeting, and partnership with external stakeholders including drafting of MOUs and Letters of Support with various government and community partners, as needed. Management The Director will be affiliated with various local, state, and national groups focused on outreach and community health care initiatives, including the South Florida Cancer Control Collaborative and various Department of Health Task Forces to address community needs across South Florida.
Outreach and Engagement
Monitoring of SOOE Metrics
Leadership and Management
Department Specific Qualifications
Education :
Master's degree in public health, Health Administration, Social Work, or another relevant field is preferred
Experience :
Minimum 2 years of experience leading community-based projects or research is required.
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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 the ground breaking 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.
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Job Status : Full time
Employee Type : Staff
Pay Grade :
