Job Duties:

• Manage assigned research portfolios in collaboration with faculty investigators, institutional partners, and sponsors to support project goals and institutional priorities.

• Support the planning, coordination, and implementation of research projects and specialized initiatives in collaboration with faculty investigators and research teams.

• Administer extramural and intramural research funds, including budget monitoring, financial projections, reporting requirements, and resource planning.

• Support proposal development activities and research collaborations that advance institutional research priorities.

• Serve as a liaison among sponsors, principal investigators, collaborators, and internal stakeholders to facilitate communication and coordination of research activities.

• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, sponsor requirements, contracts, agreements, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) throughout the project lifecycle.

• Conduct regular portfolio reviews with project leaders to monitor financial projections, proposal activity, milestone completion, and achievement of research objectives.

• Identify and recommend improvements to streamline processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure effective workflows while maintaining quality standards.

• Supervise and train staff to support performance, professional development, and compliance with institutional standards.

• Partner with the Director to develop, refine, and implement SOPs, workflow processes, and process improvement initiatives.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Work Experience:

• Four (4) years of experience in business administration or a related field. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis.

• Five (5) years of experience in research administration (e.g., managing extramural funding, coordinating large research projects, liaising with sponsors), project management, or grant management.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:  Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Health, Research Administration, or related field.

Certifications/Licenses: One of the following:

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA)

• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC)

• Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP)

Work Experience:

• Five (5) years in a large clinical unit within academia or research administration.

Skills

• Strategic Planning

• Budget Development

• Organization

• Attention to detail

• Communication

• Interpersonal skills

Required Documents

• CV/Resume

• Cover Letter