Research Program Manager
Little Rock, AR 
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Closing Date:

05/07/2024Type of Position:Professional Staff - Project/Program AdministrationJob Type:Regular
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NoInstitution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences


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 theApply link/button.

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Department:COM | Basic Research


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Summary of Job Duties:The Research Program Manager serves as a member of a dynamic, expert, interactive research and finance team that provides efficient, thorough, accurate, compliant and investigator-friendly extramural grant and clinical trial support. This research-based support includes administrative, financial and operational management. The primary responsibilities of the Research Program Manager will be working independently, to create, manage, and oversee projects of the COM Office of Research. This position is responsible for tracking implementation and progress of COM pilot award activities and related awarded projects while ensuring deadlines and goals are met.Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in science or related field plus five (5) years of administrative experience or

  • Master's degree in science or related field plus three (3) years of administrative experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Experience with data analytics, collection of data, and statistical and graphical analysis of data.

  • Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, specifically with Pivot tables.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Research Project Management experience.

  • Research Administration experience.

  • Budget development experience.

  • Workday experience

  • CRA-Clinical Research Associate as soon as eligible to apply

  • CRS- Certified Research Specialist within 18 months of hire.

  • GMPA certification within 18 months of hire.


Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

  • Serves as secondary contact for iLAB as the administrator of the iLAB system.

  • Creates daily account activities, account set-ups, reporting, and Monthly, and quarterly analysis of all CORE billings and financials for the COM.

  • Performs quarterly, CORE subsidy transfers.

  • Assists with statistical and graphical analysis of data. IT integration.

  • Manages of all COM CORE's transitioning from departments to office of research.

  • Responsible for updating the COM Research website. This includes weekly updates, working with other offices to ensure links are valid and active.

  • Responsible for managing the COM research dashboard.

  • Responsible for managing committee meetings for the office of research. Which includes working with the current Chair of the committee to create agenda items, manage guests.

  • Creates charter for the council.

  • Takes meeting minutes and disseminate minutes to the committee.

  • Responsible for working with the Vice Dean for Research to set up sub-committees, and address concerns of the research community.

  • Works with the Office of Sponsored Projects Administrative Network (OSPAN), and be the primary reviewer and approver of all projects routing through MUSE and CLARA.

  • Assists with clinical trial projects including review of study related transactions via UAMS financial system.

  • Responsible for data analytics for the COM office of research. Duties will include performing financial data analysis, data mining, data modeling, and proformas, related to COM financials related to research.

  • Performs return on investment analysis pertaining to COM funded grant activities as well as other statistical quantitative and computational analysis.

  • Serves as a liaison and work closely with faculty, administrative staff, and offices for safety and compliance (including: Department of Laboratory and Animal Medicine, (DLAM), Institutional Review Board (IRB), Clinical Trials Offices), and all other UAMS offices on behalf of the COM Office of Research.

  • Responsible for ensuring that both institutional and regulatory compliance policies and guidelines are adhered to.

  • Works in conjunction with the COM Dean's office during the annual budget process. Key responsibilities will include coordination and review of CORE budget hearings, CORE financial reviews, CORE financial analysis, and assisting with annual grant reports to supply to departments to assist with the budget process.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Salary Information:

Commensurate with education and experience.


Required Documents to Apply:

Resume


Optional Documents:

Special Instructions to Applicants:


Recruitment Contact Information:

Please contactfor any recruiting relatedquestions.


All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:No Background Check Required


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.

Constant Physical Activity:N/AFrequent Physical Activity:N/AOccasional Physical Activity:N/ABenefits Eligible:Yes
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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
5 years
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