Research Program Administration Officer III, Department of Orthopaedic Surgery

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is seeking a Research Program Administration Officer III. The primary purpose of this new position is to administer external & internal research programs within the department. Lead program strategy, program management, implementation of the methodology, regulatory compliance, & support for the department's research programs. Collaborate with principal investigators, research staff, & University units to ensure compliance with terms and conditions. Responsible for operational & supervisory support for the research programs. Plan, develop, & maintain procedures, equipment, & policies that have an impact on all facets of research & report directly to the Department Chair. Provide advisory & consultative support for various departmental initiatives is a key portion of this role.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Conducts funded research projects with multiple investigators; maintains partnerships with various other UA divisions.
• Navigates the IRB process through consultations.
• Navigates regulatory compliance advice for departmental projects. Responsible for the day-to-day activities of selected research programs.
• Provides policy and procedure interpretation to research faculty and staff.
• Oversee compliance with policies of University, federal and community at large such as Human Subjects Committee to ensure that programs are in compliance with university, NIH regulations, and community standards.
• Assist the department with development of SOPs for the University
• Provide structure for clinical coordinators.
• Guide the work of student researchers and projects.
• Perform statistical analyses.
• Lead coordination efforts for research projects with multiple investigators.
• Consults with faculty on grant writing and research management including federal grants and extramural funded studies.
• Monitor and manage the implementation and management of internal and external research awards.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of research programs.
• Responsible for initial research program recruitment and staffing.
• Mentor research staff, and address questions and issues that arise during research conduct.

Assist management and leadership with the following:

• Monitor budgets, prepare recommendations for budgetary allowances and meet with business office to ensure fiscal responsibility for research budgets.
• Approve budgeted expenses.
• Responsible for human resources position distributions for research faculty and staff, including cost-sharing calculations and effort reporting.
• Complete preliminary analyses as well as develop in-house databases in Redcap.
• Maintain program initiatives, identify barriers, suggest solutions, and communicate regularly with program principal investigators and leadership.
• Directly supervises selected research staff.
• Provide oversight in conjunction with departmental leadership when developing operational processes, workflows, and policies; develop and implement plans, schedules, and standard operating procedures.
• Interface with multiple levels of the organization and external entities to discuss the operational and planning needs of the department.
• Provide consultative support for PIs navigating regulatory processes and facilitate transitions to College of Medicine resources for ongoing support.

Knowledge, Skills, and
Abilities:

• Knowledge of clinical trial regulatory rules and regulations (both institutional and federal).
• Knowledge of research and personnel management experience
  
  

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience is required.

• Master's degree in a relevant field.
  
• Experience managing multiple projects.
  
• Excellent communication skills.
  
• Experience with data management or database (RedCap, Access, etc.) and competence in statistical software package (SAS, SPSS, Stata, or R).
  
• Knowledge of university procedures/policies regarding Sponsored Projects and IRB.
  
• Computer literate in all critical programs (Microsoft Word, Power Point, Excel and Publisher) and the aptitude to learn new software as necessary for grant writing, presentations, fiscal management and website/brochure creation.
  
• Grant writing and management skills in order to oversee NIH partnerships.
  
• Experience communicating with communities in Southern Arizona.