Sr. Manager, Research Support- SCCC Brain Tumor Institute

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, Research Support (A) leads the research program teams to ensure successful system implementation and upgrades. Specifically, the Senior Manager oversees the day-to-day operations and resources of research staff and supports programs for their growth and development.

Core Job Functions

• Conducts meetings with research staff and ensures functions are coordinated in a timely and accurate manner.
• Provides technical support and resolves operational problems.
• Oversees department budget and identifies areas of opportunity for cost reduction.
• Aids in the preparation and publication of manuscripts.
• Recruits and trains research staff and prepares performance reports and disciplinary recommendations for the leadership team.
• Analyzes reports, data briefs, and auxiliary publications for new topic modules.
• Defines and produces indicators for a data visualization platform.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Knowledge of business and management principles. Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations. Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan. Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others. Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

Department Specific Functions

• Administrative & Strategic Coordination:
  • Serves as the primary administrative and strategic coordinator for the Sylvester Brain Tumor Institute (SBTI), supporting the development and execution of institute-wide initiatives.
  • Manages internal institute meetings, including agenda development, note-taking, and tracking follow-up actions.
  • Plans and executes all logistics for SBTI-hosted events, including Annual Meetings, external speaker visits, and bi-monthly seminar series, ensuring alignment with the institute’s mission and visibility goals.
  • Organizes the Annual SBTI Meeting aimed at increasing international visibility and fostering global partnerships; oversees logistics, speaker engagement, delegate coordination, and planning for future registration-based models.
  • Collaborate closely with other Sylvester administrative units to leverage existing resources, ensuring alignment and avoiding duplication of efforts in areas such as funding opportunities, events, and committee support.
  • Promote cross-functional coordination by integrating institute activities with broader Center initiatives, fostering a collaborative environment and preventing siloed operations.
• Research Development & Internal Funding:
  • Coordinates internal funding mechanisms, including calls for proposals, letters of intent (LOIs), and faculty review processes for award selection.
  • Collaborates with Development and faculty leaders to connect internal awardees with philanthropic partners and institutional leadership as needed.
• Philanthropic & External Engagement:
  • Works with Development to support prospect identification, particularly among patients, and facilitates communication between clinicians and potential donors.
  • Develops strategies to foster and support clinician engagement with philanthropic leads to build meaningful relationships.
  • Supports external engagement planning for the next major SBTI event in 2027, including high-profile speaker recruitment, delegate outreach, and long-range strategic planning for national and international partnerships.
• Communications & Outreach:
  • Coordinates external outreach and in-reach communications, including speaker and attendee engagement, event sponsorships, and industry partnerships.
  • Manages outreach touchpoints and builds a crosswalk to identify strategic connections between patients, clinicians, and research initiatives.
  • Serves as the primary point of contact when patients express interest in engaging with research labs (e.g., lab visits, research overviews).
  • Strengthens in-reach efforts to ensure that patient engagement is meaningful, prioritized based on need, and appropriately supported.
• Data Management & Record-Keeping:
  • Maintains comprehensive records of SBTI activity, including meetings, events, outreach efforts, and internal funding programs.
  • Tracks engagement metrics, touchpoints, and follow-up activities to inform strategy and identify synergies across SBTI’s mission pillars.
  • Supports development of annual reporting materials and institutional updates by synthesizing activity and engagement data into actionable insights.

Job Status

Full time

Employee Type

Staff

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.