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Project Manager, Research Support

The University of Miami / UHealth Department of Neurology has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Project Manager, Research Support(Sponsored Programs) to work at the UHealth Medical Campus.

Core Job Summary

The Project Manager, Research Support coordinates and leads efforts in a variety of research activities that are complex and wide in scope. Moreover, the Project Manager, Research Support operates with the goal of ensuring that the collection of data and administration of studies are performed efficiently and in compliance with applicable guidelines.

Core Responsibilities

Aids in the evaluation of problems with workflow, organization, and planning and develops appropriate analytical approaches.
Maintains multiple protocol books and chronicles manuscript preparation.
Performs analyses of computerized datasets using standard packages to import, update, and manipulate datasets.
Presents studies' results at professional scientific meetings and conferences.
Writes manuscripts and journal articles for peer-reviewed medical journals.
Ensures that research program objectives are communicated, met, and results are documented.

Department Specific Functions

The Project Manager, Research Support will support the division's operations, sponsored programs, and research activities. This position requires expertise in both project management and grants management, with a commitment to continual process improvement. The PM will perform their duties across the division's portfolio of federal and industry funded studies, providing guidance on pre and post award matters including but not limited to grant budgeting, personnel effort allocation, subaward process, service and consulting agreements, monitoring and controlling expenditures and grant closeout. The PM will also assist with tracking progress toward research milestones and divisional goals. The ideal candidate should be able to work closely and effectively with all levels of leadership, staff and clinicians in addition to all resources within the institution.

Oversight of research portfolio, ensuring scope, budget and quality are meeting expectations

Provide guidance in applying to various funding mechanisms, with knowledge of OMB Circulars, Federal Agency policies, etc. (primarily NIH)

Develop complex grant budgets, implement subawards, maintain consultant and service contracts, assist in the execution of confidentiality, material and data agreements

Attend regular status meetings with principal investigators and the study team, to stay informed of relevant study developments and to detect and help solve logistical, financial and other operational challenges as they arise

Develop and maintain knowledge of university financial systems and grant e-submission systems

Assist in performing clinical study budget feasibility, sponsor negotiations, liaising with service centers, internal and external invoice reconciliation

Contribute to successful completion of grant deliverables and manage reporting requirements

Meet regularly with principal investigator(s) and other team leaders to review budgetary and contractual needs, revenue / expenditure trends and overall project progress

Act as liaison between the Neuromuscular Division and other departments / centers / institutes as necessary for grant and contract administration

Work closely with PI(s) and central offices in performing activities associated with grant setup and close-out (i.e. request award accounts, deliver revised budgets, oversee the payment of subrecipient invoices, carryover and no-cost extension requests, final financial reports, etc.)

Provide timely financial reporting to the PI(s) and UM Office of Research Administration (ORA)

May attend ORA and ORC administrative meetings on behalf of the division

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 required (in business, healthcare administration, or related field preferred).

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required. Preferred experience in grants management(pre / post award) and / or science / higher education institution

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Critical to absorb the mission and language of the Neuromuscular Division, to successfully represent its interests across the University and with its external collaborators

Strong quantitative skills and ability to prepare and interpret financial reports

Able to demonstrate a strong ability to digest and then present complex information clearly and concisely, both in written and verbal form

Must be self-motivated, able to work as part of a team as well as on an individual basis

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and make presentations to departmental staff as well as to build one-on-one relationships with colleagues in the division

Exploration of opportunities to add value to accomplished tasks and processes

Any relevant education, certifications and / or work experience may be considered.

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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

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