Manager, Research Support

Manager, Research Support

The Manager, Research Support provides program support to facilitate research. Furthermore, the incumbent oversees research operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with applicable regulations.

Core Job Functions:

• Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining databases.
• Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures and ensures all research is undertaken according to best practices.
• Provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior research staff and students.
• Conducts meetings with research and other staff, outside agencies, and other applicable organizations and ensures functions are coordinated in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides technical and program support and resolves operational problems.
• Assists in the preparation and publication of manuscripts and other program-related documents and reports.
• Stays abreast of developments in the field which may impact department functions.
• Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Core Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in relevant field required
• Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required
• Certification and Licensing: Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Operational Management: Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Organizational Development: Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.
• Financial Oversight: Knowledge of financial operations and management.
• Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.