Research Support Manager 4

Company: Yale University
Location: New Haven
Posted on: January 26, 2023

Job Description:

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)Time TypeFull timeDuration TypeRegularCompensation GradeAdministration & OperationsCompensation Grade ProfileStandard (M-F equal number of hours per day)Searchable Job FamilyResearch Res SupportTotal # of hours to be worked:37.5Position Focus:Reporting directly to the Department Associate Director with accountability to the Vice Chair of Research, the Research Manager assists in developing the Department's research goals and activities supporting its research strategy. On behalf of the Department, coordinates with different functions of the research management continuum (pre-award/YPAT, post-award/IBO, OSP). Maintain continuous process improvement to ensure operational efficiencies and sound business practices. Develop, implement, and maintain research management tools specific to the Department.

Key responsibilities will include: -

• Working with the Department Associate Director and the Vice Chair of Research, the incumbent plans, monitors, and assesses the needs and activities to accomplish strategic research goals.
• Provide leadership and strategic direction in developing the Department's research goals.
• Acts as a liaison with the IBO post-award team, YPAT pre-award team, Office of Sponsored Research, and other relevant YSM and YU research functions.
• Directly oversees the Departmentally based research staff, including clinical trial coordinators, lab manager, pre-award coordinator, research associates.
• Identifies and monitors external and internal factors influencing the Department's research mission and goals.
• Plans for financial and non-financial resources required to achieve research goals.
• Oversees lab space allocations in conjunction with Vice Chair of Research and Lab Manager.
• Develops Department wide research related policies and guidelines with Department Leadership.
• Implements solutions to problems that are routine to complex and that affect multiple functional areas of responsibility across the research management continuum.
• Collaborate with the Department and the IBO team to prepare required reports and deliverables including monthly dashboard.
• Create research narrative and assist with presentation to leadership. Monitor Blue Ridge metrics and other rankings.
• Provide Administrative oversight to Surgeon Scientist Training Program (SSTP).
• Act as a coordinator of the Department's research activities, such as Research Day and Departmental Awards.
• May perform other duties as assigned.1. Keep abreast of laws, regulations, external and internal policies and procedures governing the administration of grants and contracts and serve as a resource to faculty and staff. 2. Interprets and consistently apply Federal, State and agency specific policies, procedures and guidelines to individual issues as they arise and ensure consistency with University policies and procedures. 3. Recommends and draft changes to University and department policies and procedures. 4. Fosters good communication within the team and between the team and its customers. 5. Ensures that key personnel are compliant with Conflict of Interest, Human Subject, Animal, Safety, HIPAA and other training mandates. 6. Anticipates evolving data needs and pro-actively lead. 7. Creates and runs a large inventory of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for faculty and departmental staff, typically to support research proposal preparation or to support ongoing sponsored projects. 8. Manages the planning, development and implementation of new or revised internal standard operating procedures. 9. Acts as a resource and liaison to other University departments. 10. May perform other duties as assigned.Required Education and ExperienceMinimum requirement of Bachelor's Degree in related field and six years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Required Skill/Ability 1:Well-developed managerial, decision-making, planning, organizational, problem-resolution and leadership skills with the ability to manage people on a day-to-day basis and inspire a high level of commitment and performance.Required Skill/Ability 2:Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources effectively, measure and monitor progress and redirect efforts as needed and anticipate changes in the business environment and proactively manage change.Required Skill/Ability 3:Excellent written and oral communication skill with the ability to adapt communication style and negotiate skillfully to address the needs of individuals at all levels throughout the university.Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:Preferred: Working knowledge of pre-award and post-award research administration.Drug ScreenNoHealth ScreeningNoAll candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.Thank you for your interest in employment at Yale University. Please also note that the university has a COVID-19 vaccination and booster requirement for all students, staff & faculty which is described in the COVID-19 Vaccine Program. As you search our open positions, you will see that all postings list their on-site addresses which gives more detail on the on-campus work location of the role.Posting DisclaimerThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments. EEO Statement:University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
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