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Administrative Manager – Cancer Institute
WVU Online. Support the development and growth of the WVUCI-wide Experimental Therapeutics Research Program .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in project management and health-related research management, with a strong focus on leading teams, managing complex research projects, and ensuring compliance with grant and IRB requirements. Proficient in data management and strategic planning to enhance research program outcomes.
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Project ManagementResearch Grant WritingTranslational Science KnowledgeStatistical Software ProficiencyTeam Leadership
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Hard Skills
Research Project ManagementFinancial ManagementData ManagementIRB Protocol DevelopmentStatistical AnalysisResearch Data ManagementGrant Application ProcessesBudget ManagementProgram EvaluationStrategic Planning
Soft Skills
Written CommunicationVerbal CommunicationOrganizational SkillsTeam CoordinationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteREDCapQualtricsEndNoteSASSPSSSTATAR
Certifications & Qualifications
Master's DegreeCITI Certification
Industry Keywords
Experimental TherapeuticsTranslational ScienceHealth ResearchGrant OpportunitiesResearch Collaborations
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Support the development and growth of the WVUCI-wide Experimental Therapeutics Research Program
- Support the Associate Director for Translational Science and Institute Director with research project management and administrative tasks
- Supervise all Experimental Therapeutics staff and students
- Organize and manage required research program meetings, retreats, and seminars
- Oversee program management and research project implementation for specified grants, subcontracts, and other projects
- Manage day-to-day programming
- Develop and submit IRB protocols
- Manage grant application processes, budgets, progress reports, and continuation reports
- Recruit, maintain, train, and supervise a program team to meet deliverables
- Build relationships and increase research collaborations with researchers, community members, public health agencies, health systems, academic institutions, and cancer centers
- Prepare and submit new funding proposals and ensure continuation of existing programs, grants, and contracts
- Develop and manage the strategic plan for the Experimental Therapeutics component of the CCSG competitive application
- Assist research program members with data collection and analyses
- Provide administrative support including scheduling, spreadsheet development and maintenance, data management, and project management
- Collaborate with external partners to promote WVUCI and Experimental Therapeutics research initiatives
- Identify opportunities for inter-programmatic collaboration and collaborations across basic, clinical, and population science research
- Assist with scientific manuscripts, abstracts, posters, and presentations
- Set priorities and goals; assess fiscal and resource requirements; troubleshoot challenges and identify improvements
- Manage the design, implementation, and maintenance of data systems and tools
- Analyze program progress and develop strategies to improve outcomes and deliverables
- Represent WVUCI at state, regional, and national meetings and conferences
- Provide strategic guidance, coordinate administrative functions, and ensure execution of management objectives
- Streamline communication between leadership, departments, and programs
- Improve operational efficiency and resource management
- Recruit, hire, train, and assess performance for Experimental Therapeutics staff and students
- Develop and implement staff training and development programs
- Monitor team performance, provide feedback, conduct evaluations, and address development needs
- Delegate tasks and responsibilities to optimize workflow
- Develop and manage a strategic database of NCI-required documentation
- Ensure data accuracy, integrity, consistency, and performance metrics for the CCSG application
- Facilitate multidisciplinary and cross-departmental collaboration
- Manage budgets, resources, and vendor relationships to deliver high-quality events within financial constraints
Requirements
What you’ll need- Master's degree required
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in project management or health-related research management
- Experience managing complex, multi-year research projects, including planning, execution, and evaluation
- Proven ability to lead and manage a team, including setting goals, providing guidance, and evaluating performance
- Any equivalent combination of related education and/or experience will be considered
- CITI certification or ability to complete such certification within six months of hire date
- Knowledge of translational science research, priorities, and programs
- Knowledge of state, federal, and foundation grant opportunities and experience with research grant writing
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Knowledge of and experience using research software and databases such as REDCap, Qualtrics, and EndNote
- Experience using statistical software such as SAS, SPSS, STATA, and R
- Knowledge of Institutional Review Board (IRB) procedures and ability to develop and submit IRB protocols and packages
- Skill in research data management
- Skill in research project management
- Skill in financial planning and financial management of research programs
- Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities
- Skill in written and verbal communication, including writing correspondence and preparing reports
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Ability to assist with strategic planning for research program development
- Ability to schedule meetings, retreats, and seminars
- Ability to support multiple research projects at one time
- Ability to participate fully in research and administrative meetings
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment and coordinate participation of team members
- Ability to supervise multiple levels of staff and students
Benefits
Comp & perks- Benefits eligible
- Supportive community championing work-life balance
- Collaborative atmosphere
- Personal and professional growth opportunities
- Equal Opportunity Employer