Breathe Chicago Center©
The Department of Medicine at the University of Illinois at Chicago is searching for a Manager of Research Operations to be responsible for managing the research operations and long-term planning for the Breathe Chicago Center©.
Under minimum supervision the Manager of Research Operations oversees operational, financial, regulatory and business activities of the Breathe Chicago Center©, a clinical research unit within the Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep & Allergy. This includes: all day to day oversight of administrative activities, including oversight and support for budget development, financial analysis and strategy; human resources and facilities management; business development, procurement and contract negotiations; interfacing and ensuring compliance with granting organizations, regulatory agencies, university policies and procedures; scheduling / travel arrangements of Director of Breathe Chicago Center©. Serve as record keeper for strategic leadership meetings. General office environment. Regular travel not expected but may occur occasionally around previously scheduled events. Requires sitting for extended periods of time, standing, visual acumen, manual dexterity and fingering for working with computer key boards.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Directs all day-to-day administrative activities, including scheduling appointments, travel, and meetings for the Breathe Chicago Center©.
2. Provide subject matter expertise and support development of the annual budget. Provide financial reporting and forecasting, cash flow management, capital spending and expenditures review and approval. Manages budget performance (state, ICR, self-supporting accounts) and perform monthly reconciliations. Set up and manage purchase orders, procure supplies, and equipment.
3. Coordinates all human resources activities with the Department of Medicine, such as: recruiting and hiring personnel, appointment changes, separations, develop job descriptions for new positions, etc. Serve as liaison between Director of the Breathe Chicago Center© and its staff. Supervise and train administrative support staff.
4. Other duties appropriate for a Manager of Research Operations.
A bachelor degree in social or basic sciences, humanities, business or public health is required. Masters degree preferred. A minimum of three years experience in a research setting required with at least two of those years performing research, writing grants, or research management. Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification preferred.
For fullest consideration, please apply online at: https://jobs.uic.edu/job-
UIC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.