UNIV - Research Resources Administrator - Office of the Vice President for Research na Medical University of South Carolina

Job Description Summary

Supports the institutional research enterprise by providing leadership and direction on electronic research management systems (ERMS) deployed to facilitate research operations and promote federal, state, and institutional regulatory compliance. Directs selection, procurement, implementation, and training processes for various systems under the Office of the Vice President for Research. Plans University initiatives related to the overall identification and implementation of ERMS to meet new needs or improve on existing solutions. Serves as institutional reference on specialized systems.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Classified

Cost Center

CC002187 Research Administration

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-08

Pay Range

69,764.00 - 99,421.00 - 129,077.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Job Purpose 

Supports the institutional research enterprise by providing leadership and direction on electronic research management systems (ERMS) deployed to facilitate research operations and promote federal, state, and institutional regulatory compliance. Directs selection, procurement, implementation, and training processes for various systems under the Office of the Vice President for Research. Plans University initiatives related to the overall identification and implementation of ERMS to meet new needs or improve on existing solutions. Serves as institutional reference on specialized systems.

MUSC Minimum Training and Experience Requirements: 

Bachelor’s degree and five years relevant experience in administrative services, public administration or business management.

 

Preferred Training and Experience:

• Experience in electronic systems development or management with a working knowledge of federal, state, and institutional research regulations and guidelines.

• Successful candidate will have the ability to:

• • continuously learn and apply new information;

  • analyze situations accurately;

  • formulate creative solutions to unique and recurring concerns;

  • establish working relationships with a multicultural user base;

  • pay close attention to details;

  • organize information and files;

  • maintain confidentiality;

  • communicate clearly and concisely verbally and in writing; and

  • delegate and supervise tasks performed by others.

• Advanced computer skills essential, including ability to learn new software and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

 

Job Responsibilities: 

35% Collaborate with the OVPR, the AVPR for Institutional Infrastructure, the Associate Director for Shared Resources, and department stakeholders across the enterprise to coordinate the operationalization of research cores in support of MUSC’s Integrated Innovation Institutes (I3). This includes developing new business models for the upcoming common cores that focus on bioinformatics, the “-omics” umbrella, biorepository, imaging, animal studies, and clinical trials. Work with senior leaders across the enterprise to identify high-priority needs within the cores and facilitate new opportunities for shared resource development.

20% Serve as the system administrator for the University Research Resource Facilities (URRF). This position will manage the University’s Core Management System (CMS) software and will serve as the technical interface between the University’s 25+ cores, user labs, core directors, departmental business administrators, and the CMS software developer (currently, Idea-Elan’s Infinity platform). Identify and remedy software and technical issues that prevent ideal data reporting/billing conditions for the cores. Analyze business operations for current and future cores and recommend strategic solutions to optimize billing and reporting processes.

15% Create, analyze, and troubleshoot monthly activity reports to reconcile unpaid invoices and maximize core revenues. Interact with departmental financial staff on issues of users, labs, and FDM verifications in the CMS and WorkDay software. Regularly meet with primary investigators (PIs) and their core directors, lab personnel, department financial stakeholders, as needed to assist with budgets and reports that meet the needs of the institution.

10% Integrate new core facilities into the CMS software as directed by the AVPR for Institutional Infrastructure, the Associate Director for Shared Resources, and the MUSC Cores Committee. Provide education and training to new CMS software users. Participate in Infinity Cores Management meetings and University Cores Directors meetings as requested.

10% Expectations for this position include ensuring all software packages sponsored by the OVPR run efficiently; working with departments across the enterprise to confirm all personnel have appropriate roles in OVPR software packages and in WorkDay; and providing technical assistance to all stakeholders as needed when issues arise. Ensure data integrity and effectiveness of OVPR software programs. Participate in development and implementation of business plans as needed with stakeholders across the enterprise to optimize efficient operations.

5% Serve as liaison between Grants and Contracts Accounting (GCA) and cores directors to ensure a timely review of core service center rate calculations on a biennial basis to confirm compliance with the Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance as it pertains to service centers (Section 200.468 Specialized Service Facilities). Assist in tracking shared resource usage metrics and recharge rates.

5% Other projects as assigned as new research software packages are introduced by the OVPR.

 

MUSC Physical Requirements: 

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)

Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent)

Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent)

Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)

Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent)

Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent)

Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)

Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent)

Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)

Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent)

Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)

Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)

Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)

Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent)

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)

Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent)

Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent)

Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)

Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)

Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)

Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

Additional Job Description

Minimum Requirements: A bachelor's degree and five years relevant experience in administrative services, public administration or business management. Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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