Manager, Research Operations

Manages research administration for the Institute for Integration of Medicine & Science (IIMS).  Directly responsible for grant operations, financial planning and reporting, and pre and post-award management and implementation activities

• Provides professional expertise in the complex areas of sponsored research agreements and subawards.


• Manages staff to include interviewing, selecting and training of employees; setting and adjusting pay rates and hours of work; planning/directing work; appraising productivity/efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in status. And working with other supervisors to fill positions as needed.


• Handles staff complaints/grievances and disciplines when necessary.


• Oversees the financial operations of multiple awards, to include allocation of funds, expenditure approval and supply management.


• Ensures financial responsibility of all accounts within IIMS.


• Develops and recommends cost control, planning, scheduling, and procedural changes.


• Serves as the technical expert for equipment and safety compliance.


• Manages timelines for grant preparation and assists in gathering materials needed and writing multiple sections of the background material, maintaining consistent wording, abbreviations and formatting of all portions of grant.


• Prepares periodic reports for institution, partner organizations and federal agencies as needed.


• Develops budgets for grants and institutional support.


• Meets frequently with each section of the CTSA to share information and answer any questions as well as monitor staff issues and progress


• Attend institutional, local, regional and national meetings.


• Assist in planning events within the IIMS and contribute during the event to ensure it is successful.


• Works with all other teams under IIMS to accomplish plans and goals.


• Works closely with other UTHSA academic units (Schools, Departments, Divisions, Centers) and service components (Budget, Accounting, Payroll, Informatics, Human Resources).


• Works closely with CTSA partner institutions (UTSA, UT Austin, Texas Biomed, VA, SAMMC, others).


• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated knowledge in research compliance, operations and guidelines.


• Demonstrated ability in managing a variety of projects with successful outcomes.


• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office Word, Excel and reporting software.


• Budgeting knowledge employing strong budget and financial analysis.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including persuasive report writing and the ability to present conclusions.


• Knowledge of Federal Grants including submission processes and reporting.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's degree is required; Master's degree is preferred.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION:

• None.