Research Support Manager 3

Yale Research Manager

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Salary Range

$82,000.00 - $131,500.00

Overview

Reporting to the Department of Anesthesiology Associate Director, with accountability to the Vice Chair of Research, the Research Manager assists in developing the Department's research goals and activities supporting its research strategy. On behalf of the Department, coordinates with different functions of the research management continuum (pre-award/YPAT, post-award/IBO, OSP).

Required Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability in research and clinical trials administration with understanding of grant and/or contract methods and procedures. Knowledge of federal, state and sponsor regulations and guidelines pertaining to grant administration. Knowledge of financial management and budgeting experience.
• Demonstrated ability to manage time and resources effectively, measure and monitor progress and redirect efforts as needed. Ability to work under deadline pressures, handle complex portfolios and multi-task with exceptional attention to detail.
• Well-developed managerial, decision-making, planning, organizational, problem-resolution and leadership skills. Demonstrated experience managing people on a day-to-day basis and ability to inspire a high level of commitment and performance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to adapt communication style to address the needs of individuals at all levels throughout the University. Demonstrated superior customer service.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel and ability to create and run reports. Ability to negotiate skillfully with both internal and external constituents. Ability to anticipate changes in the research environment and proactively manage change.

Preferred Skills and Abilities

• Five + years of experience with research administration, including preparation of grant proposals, funding agency requirements and budgets.
• Previous managerial experience in an academic research setting.

Principal Responsibilities

• Manages and coordinates activities and personnel assigned to the unit/project; articulates mission, vision and values of the team consistent with overall department priorities and strategies.
• Reviews grant and contract expenditures to assure compliance with sponsor requirements, University policy and state and federal regulations.
• Performs account status review of assigned departments, which includes monitoring spending trends, overdrafts, resolving small balances on awards, review of restricted budgets, closing awards and review of subcontractor costs.
• Keep abreast of laws, regulations, external and internal policies and procedures governing the administration of grants and contracts and serve as a resource to faculty and staff.
• Interprets and consistently applies Federal, State and agency specific policy, procedure and guidelines to individual issues as they arise and ensures consistency with University policy and procedures.
• Recommends and drafts changes to University and department policies and procedures.
• Fosters good communication within the team and between the team and its customers.
• Negotiates terms as necessary for interdisciplinary, complex and non-standard proposals and agreements, including subcontracts, clinical trials and State agreements to ensure conformity with University policies.
• Ensures that key personnel are compliant with Conflict of Interest, Human Subject, Animal, Safety, HIPAA and other training mandates.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

Minimum requirement of Bachelor's Degree in related field and three years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Location

789 Howard Avenue, New Haven, Connecticut

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role's grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring department.

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