Position Summary:As a Senior Research Administration Manager, you will be responsible for managing a post-award team and financials for the department. Your role will focus on overseeing all aspects related to post-award grants, ensuring compliance and effective management of resources. This position requires a strong background in clinical trials and clinical research, with a focus on excellence in people management. The Senior Research Administration Manager functions not only as a subject matter expert in research administration, but also as a leader within the department and is responsible for direct management of research administration staff.Responsibilities:
Finance - assisting with monitoring of all departmental funds
Human Resources - assisting in the management and operations of all departmental staff including supervision of direct reports, directing, managing, and coaching staff, completion of annual performance reviews, goal setting, and professional development, workload, and resource allocation
Compliance - maintain awareness of federal, state, and institutional guidelines/regulations pertaining to policies and research administration
Work with the Department Administrator to prepare for annual goal setting and strategic planning
Manage daily operations of departmental programs
Maintain administrative and operational support systems that may include databases and other information systems specific to assigned areas of expertise
Coordinate space allocation and moves
Coordinate symposium, conferences, trainings, communications
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree is preferred
Expert client-service, people management, and project management skills
Ability to multi-task and delegate
Effective communication skills
Strong organizational and planning skills
Strong attention to detail
Detailed knowledge and understanding of Research Administration, including, pre-award, post-award, HR, Operations and Compliance activities
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