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University of Miami · 8 hours ago

Sr. Manager, Research Support - SCCC Brain Tumor Institute

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of Miami is a leading academic medical center in South Florida, known for its cutting-edge research and patient care. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Research Support to lead research program teams, oversee daily operations, and manage the development and growth of research staff at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. This role involves coordinating meetings, managing budgets, recruiting staff, and ensuring compliance with university policies.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Conducts meetings with research staff and ensures functions are coordinated in a timely and accurate manner

Provides technical support and resolves operational problems

Oversees department budget and identifies areas of opportunity for cost reduction

Assists in the preparation and publication of manuscripts

Recruits and trains research staff and prepares performance reports and disciplinary recommendations for the leadership team

Analyzes reports, data briefs, and auxiliary publications for new topic modules

Defines and produces indicators for a data visualization platform

Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures

Serves as the primary administrative and strategic coordinator for the Sylvester Brain Tumor Institute (SBTI), supporting the development and execution of institute-wide initiatives

Manages internal institute meetings, including agenda development, note-taking, and tracking follow-up actions

Plans and executes all logistics for SBTI-hosted events, including Annual Meetings, external speaker visits, and bi-monthly seminar series, ensuring alignment with the institute’s mission and visibility goals

Organizes the Annual SBTI Meeting aimed at increasing international visibility and fostering global partnerships; oversees logistics, speaker engagement, delegate coordination, and planning for future registration-based models

Collaborate closely with other Sylvester administrative units to leverage existing resources, ensuring alignment and avoiding duplication of efforts in areas such as funding opportunities, events, and committee support

Promote cross-functional coordination by integrating institute activities with broader Center initiatives, fostering a collaborative environment and preventing siloed operations

Coordinates internal funding mechanisms, including calls for proposals, letters of intent (LOIs), and faculty review processes for award selection

Collaborates with Development and faculty leaders to connect internal awardees with philanthropic partners and institutional leadership as needed

Works with Development to support prospect identification, particularly among patients, and facilitates communication between clinicians and potential donors

Develops strategies to foster and support clinician engagement with philanthropic leads to build meaningful relationships

Supports external engagement planning for the next major SBTI event in 2027, including high-profile speaker recruitment, delegate outreach, and long-range strategic planning for national and international partnerships

Coordinates external outreach and in-reach communications, including speaker and attendee engagement, event sponsorships, and industry partnerships

Manages outreach touchpoints and builds a crosswalk to identify strategic connections between patients, clinicians, and research initiatives

Develops and maintains communication pathways between clinical and research teams, serving as the primary point of contact when patients express interest in engaging with research labs (e.g., lab visits, research overviews)

Strengthens in-reach efforts to ensure that patient engagement is meaningful, prioritized based on need, and appropriately supported

Maintains comprehensive records of SBTI activity, including meetings, events, outreach efforts, and internal funding programs

Tracks engagement metrics, touchpoints, and follow-up activities to inform strategy and identify synergies across SBTI’s mission pillars

Supports development of annual reporting materials and institutional updates by synthesizing activity and engagement data into actionable insights

Qualification

Operational ManagementFinancial OversightTeam LeadershipOrganizational DevelopmentTechnical ProficiencyCommunication

Required

Bachelor's degree in relevant field required

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required

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

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

Comprehensive benefits package

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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