Research Program Manager

Posted:
9/19/2024, 3:22:19 AM

Location(s):
Little Rock, Arkansas, United States ⋅ Arkansas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

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Closing Date:

11/01/2024


Type of Position:

Clinical Staff - Medical Services


Job Type:

Regular


Work Shift:

Sponsorship Available:

No


Institution 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 the Apply link/button.

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Department:

COM | PSY Health & Legal Sys Lab


Department's Website:


Summary of Job Duties:

The Research Program Manager will serve as a projects coordinator for the Health and the Legal System Lab. This position will assist the lab director in the design, implementation, evaluation and presentation and publication of research, evaluation, training, and outreach projects and will assist in the planning and implementation of the center's research capacity building portfolio. The Research Program Manager will assist in managing overall lab operations (e.g., monitoring and projecting budgets; onboarding/orienting other staff; planning outreach events). Travel might be required. Assistance with grant applications to NIH and other agencies will be an intermittent responsibility, as will preparing funding reports/deliverables. Responsibilities will include intermittent contact with personnel from other universities, research organizations such as the NIH, personnel from state and other federal agencies, local clinical and research partners, and the general public.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in any one of the social, behavioral, or health sciences such as psychology, sociology, anthropology, health science, communications, or journalism plus five (5) years of experience relevant to research program execution and management, with a minimum of three (3) years of project and/or grants management and one (1) year of experience involving personnel and/or office management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Must possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

  • Ability to plan, organize, develop, and write comprehensive reports of project findings. 

  • Knowledge of planning, research, and analysis techniques and procedures. 

  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs. 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in business administration, healthcare administration, public health, or research discipline.

  • Skills in technical writing, grant writing, budgeting for research grants, and preparing online training tools.  Experience with state and federal laws and regulations. 

  • Knowledge of UAMS systems, including Workday, grants management, and CLARA.   


Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

  • Manages multiple projects, including research capacity building programming developed and run by the lab. 

  • Responsible for day-to-day management of the lab's research, evaluation, training, and outreach projects.

  • Oversees recruitment and enrollment of study subject processes and budgetary adherence. 

  • Facilitates the transfer of information and process of communication across project locations/persons and UAMS. 

  • Monitors to ensure that all agreements made with federal and state authorities regarding human subjects in research will be kept in adherence. 

  • Reviews the budgets, make revisions, and make recommendations on how best to manage project budgets and timelines. 

  • Develops and monitors timelines for project goals. 

  • Develops timelines and schedules for lab-sponsored education and outreach programs, and leads program coordination, implementation, and evaluation.

  • Schedules and attends meetings with lab director and project staff, divisional and departmental UAMS personnel.

  • Responsible for coordination and other activities to promote successful administration and completion of the projects. 

  • Provides technical assistance, monitor protocols and act as liaison and point-of-contact between lab director, other UAMS investigators, community or other institutional partners, and IRB as needed. 

  • Participates in publication of research findings, and may be asked to present the research at scientific meetings.  May be involved in supporting didactic development and facilitating development of online training products.

  • Assists with grant submissions as well as preparing funding reports/deliverables.

  • Oversees all personnel management, including the hiring, training, supervision, and monitoring of research assistants, project coordinators, and contingent workers. 

  • Responsible for immediate oversight of these personnel. 

  • Reviews / prepares job descriptions, assess and evaluate competencies in collaboration with lab director. 

  • Trains classified and non-classified research staff. 

  • Oversees each phase of various projects, develop and implement systems for tracking various components of projects, lead project team meetings, manage and maintain research files, data files and research protocols. 

  • 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 contact [email protected] for any recruiting related questions.


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

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.


Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry, Substance Abuse Testing


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/A


Frequent Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking


Occasional Physical Activity:

Climbing, Crawling, Crouching, Driving, Kneeling, Stooping


Benefits Eligible:

Yes