Research Program Manager

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Bachelor's degree in one of the social or behavioral sciences such as psychology, social work, public health, sociology, anthropology, health science or related field plus five (5) years of administrative research experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• UAMS Certified Research Specialist, must obtain within 1 year of employment.

• Microsoft Office Suite experience.

• Knowledge of NIH requirements.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Highly organized.

• Detail-oriented.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Provides pre-award grants submission and post-award grants management support for internal and external funding mechanisms in conjunction with the CON Business Office, UAMS' Grants Accounting and ORSP.

• Reviews grant application guidance and develops comprehensive checklist and timeline for required component for each grant submission.

• Provides assistance with editing and formatting of supporting documents (e.g. Letters of Support, Biosketches).

• Provides grants budget development assistance in collaboration with the CON Business Office and ORSP.

• Collaborates with the CON Business Office to provide post-award budget management.

• Manages internal progress reporting.

• Provides oversight for the development and maintenance of grants and metrics internal tracking.

• Coordinates with the CON Business Office on external contracts (e.g., External Reviewers, external speakers);

• Manages and trains research staff.

• Provides guidance to CON Research Support Office staff for developing strategies to achieve goals and meet deadlines established by the ADR.

• Manages staff meetings and subsequent action items.

• Coordinates new staff onboarding and liaises with CON Business Office.

• Manages assigned CON Research Support Office Staff (e.g., Program Manager and Research Assistants).

• Manages CON Research Support Office committees (e.g. Biostatistics Committee), and the quarterly CON Research meetings.

• Assists with planning of content for the meeting.

• Creates agendas, minutes, and managing subsequent action items from each meeting.

• Communicates with meeting participants to facilitate completion of tasks and achievement of meeting goals.

• Identifies and invites guest speakers to present to the college of nursing; manages honorarium payments.

• Identifies training opportunities for CON faculty.

• Coordinates CON Research Development Meetings and Quarterly Research Meetings.

• Develops grant support workshops, trainings, templates and processes to support the CON Intramural Grant Program.

• Coordinates the CON Intramural Grant review committee meetings.

• Meets regularly with ADR to review shadow budgets and manage shadow revisions.

• Tracks expenses and coordinates with CON Business Office.

• Submits requests to the CON Business Office to purchase supplies, equipment, and other items as needed.

• Coordinates support for annual reporting, student tracking, and maintaining program metrics.

• Assists with the coordination of the admission process.

• Coordinates effective processes for the maintenance of electronic and paper records per UAMS Graduate School policy.

• Meets regularly with the PhD Director to discuss goals and strategies related to enrollment/recruitment and overall support needs.

• Delegates support tasks as appropriate.

• Provides support for scheduling meetings, Blackboard support, and other PhD program processes as needed.

• Assists with administrative duties (e.g., scheduling meetings, developing presentations and documents).

• Manages the monthly CON Research Newsletter.

• Provides support for individual ADR research.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.