Director, Research Support (A)

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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Director of Research Support to work at the UHealth Medical campus in Miami, FL.

The Director of Research Support will work with and report directly to the Associate Director for Cancer Control on all outreach matters, including cancer education. For the latter, the Manager will interface closely with the Director of Operations for Cancer Support Services, as well as the Center’s Associate Director for Cancer Support. The manager’s primary responsibility will be to develop, design, and coordinate education and outreach activities, aligned with the many needs of Sylvester’s diverse catchment area.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

• Develops reports summarizing research activity within the department on a regular basis.
• Maintains current knowledge of institutional and external policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Serves as liaison to federal agencies and other funding sources.
• Creates reports detailing grant spending and ensures that investigators are appropriately using funding.
• Oversees research initiatives and database personnel.
• Monitors projects to ensure positive project evaluations, future sustainability, and benefits.
• Reviews monthly institutional reports of research account and works with investigators to resolve discrepancies.
• Screens department budget assists in the assignment of expenditures and identifies areas of opportunity for cost-saving.
• Participates in various University research councils, committees, and research organizations.
• 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.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Department Specifics:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Director is responsible for developing and implementing the Cancer Center’s Integrated Outreach Plan with Associate Director. Assist in preparing a triennial Needs Assessment and present to the Cancer Committee for approval and monitoring in accordance with the American College of Surgeons’ Commission on Cancer’s standards. Assess the state of cancer education programming at Sylvester and identify areas of need for patients and their caregivers, and for communities in Sylvester’s catchment area. Implementation of a range of educational programming that addresses the needs of patients and their caregivers at Sylvester, including satellite centers. Liaison with staff and faculty throughout Sylvester and the University of Miami to promote educational programming for patients and identify speakers and collaborators. Develop and maintain partnerships with community organizations in the catchment area. Plan and assist in the creation of educational events at Sylvester and its satellite centers. Plan and assist in the implementation of educational and screening events in catchment area communities, including DOCS Health Fairs, based on cancer risks and rates documented by Cancer Center’s Cancer Control and Prevention statistical team. Plan and assist in the creation of print and online materials, including those in languages other than English. Responsible for the Annual Community Grant Program that funds community partners to use evidence-based practices to improve cancer prevention, screening and access to care. Serve as Outreach Coordinator on the Cancer Committee, and ensure standards related to education, prevention, outreach and screening are met. Other duties as assigned. Job descriptions are not intended, and should not be construed to be exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with a job.  Management reserves the right to revise duties as needed.

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