Manager of Academic Support Services - Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

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The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is currently seeking a Manager of Academic Support Services to join our team of professionals.

Duties include:

• Manages and collaborates with department faculty to design and execute research studies in medical education and related areas.
• Leads and conducts literature searches to identify relevant publications and resources for research projects.
• Oversees and assists faculty in the dissemination of research findings through conference presentations, publications, and other academic forums, as well as supervises manuscript preparation, including formatting, referencing, and submission to peer-reviewed journals.
• Supervises data collection, analysis, and ensures accurate interpretation of research findings, while supporting and guiding faculty in preparing grant applications related to medical education research.
• Coordinates and manages relationships with funding agencies and research institutions to facilitate grant submissions and funding opportunities, while ensuring and monitoring compliance with application guidelines and deadlines.
• Manages and maintains an up-to-date repository of research publications and scholarly activities for the Department of Medical Education.
• Fosters and develops collaborations with internal and external stakeholders, including other departments, institutions, and professional organizations.
• Participates in research networks to exchange knowledge and best practices in medical education research.
• Stay abreast of developments in medical education research methodologies, technologies, and trends.
• Acts as the primary liaison and manages the Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission and approval process for medical education research submissions, ensuring adherence to regulatory protocols and facilitating communication between department faculty and the HWCOM research department.
• Leads and organizes research workgroups for faculty by scheduling meetings, coordinating agendas, and ensuring follow-up on pending action items to facilitate collaborative research efforts and progress.
• Identifies and disseminates funding opportunities in medical education research to faculty within the Department of Medical Education, facilitating their pursuit of research funding and grant opportunities.
• Leads the identification and implementation of opportunities for process improvement and innovation in research practices within the department.
• Performs other related duties as required. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of appropriate experience, or Master's degree and two (2) years of experience.

Prior experience in conducting research, preferably in medical education or a related field.
Experience with research methodologies, data analysis techniques, and statistical software.
Experience in grant writing and management preferred.

Proficiency in conducting literature searches and accessing academic databases.

Administrative

$50,000-$55,000

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

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Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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