University of Mississippi Medical Center · 14 hours ago
Research Operations Manager _ MIND Center Clinical Research
Jackson, MS - Main Campus
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expThe University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking a Research Operations Manager for their MIND Center Clinical Research. This role involves managing research grant and contract program operations, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and coordinating with principal investigators on proposals and reports.
EducationHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a comprehensive project management system to track all study team tasks and deliverables for research grant/contracts, ensuring compliance with funding source specifications
Maintain budgets and budget-tracking systems for each grant/contract, monitor expenditures, forecast future costs, and recommend allocation adjustments to meet budgetary goals
Complete (not including the scientific sections) and submit research grant/contract proposals to the national institutes of health and other funding sources. Included are detailed budgets, fiscal plans, description of resources and environments for carrying out the project, small business plans and policies, and itemized budget justification for all the periods of performance
Prepare contracts for contractors, subcontractors, and consultants for work to be completed on federal grants and contracts
Participate in negotiations for contracts for external funding. Prepare and implement all contract agreements, amendments, and modifications in consultation with institutional business/contracts administrators
Complete, approve, and track all purchase requisitions for purchases and service orders as well as all invoices from federal grants, contracts, and subcontractors. Approve all equipment, supply, and software purchases from research funds
Manage all elements of property, facilities, and operations including inventory, space acquisition, security and maintenance, utilization, telecommunications and information technology, and resources
Develops and conducts training in research operations and compliance for grant/contract personnel
Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates the work activities of subordinates. Maintain and approve employee time and leave records. Provide supervision for all support staff and on all fiscal and contract policy matters for administrative staff. Ensures that employees are compliant with applicable policies and procedures
The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of administrative, financial, or research experience, including one (1) year in a leadership role
Knowledge of grant/contract administration, regulatory requirements, and the application of regulatory and strategic planning principles to problem-solving
Proficiency with computers and related software (e.g., Excel, Access, SharePoint, Project Server), along with strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
Company
University of Mississippi Medical Center
University of Mississippi Medical Center is a school in Jackson. It is a sub-organization of University of Mississippi.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$37M2013-08-22Debt Financing· $37M
Leadership Team
Britt Crewse
Chief Executive Officer - Adult Hospitals
Dodie McElmurray
Chief Executive Officer- Community Hospitals
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