Project Manager

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The School of Medicine Office of Research, co-led by the Vice Dean for Basic Science Research and the Vice Dean for Clinical Research, oversees all basic science, clinical and translational research activities in the School of Medicine. This position would report to the Research Operations Manager, involved in projects, policies, and initiatives related to basic, clinical, and translational research. https://medschool.uci.edu/research/office-research.

Under the general direction and in support of the Research Operations Manager, Director of Research Operations, the Assistant Dean of Research Operations, and the Vice Deans for Research, the Project Manager will support the School of Medicine on operational and strategic initiatives concerning research. Serves as support for research operations, in such areas as analysis of the School's research programs, infrastructure and funding portfolio, and related communications. Will be responsible for general support as well as end-to-end execution of specific projects. The incumbent will coordinate, review, and process materials and information and facilitate collaborations across the organization. This position will be responsible for coordinating calendars and meetings for a variety of projects with the Research Team as well as the task coordination of various projects including on campus vendors, core facilities, award submissions, and our internal undergraduate research program. This position will also provide event support in various events related to research.

Uses professional skills to aid in the understanding of analytical practices, policies and procedures; researches, analyzes, and develops solutions to a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Primarily deals with policies, programs and proposals which are complex in nature and diverse in scope. Position is hybrid.

Required:

• Demonstrated experience conducting administrative, research, and organizational analysis, including data-gathering from various sources, creating and compiling databases, creating reports, and formulating solutions. Experience with analytical software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Analytical / problem-solving skills.
• Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses.
• Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Analytical / problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently, using judgment and decision-making skills to conduct short and long-range planning to prioritize tasks, and to follow through with related activities and request for information in an environment with a high-volume diverse workload, of frequent interruptions, competing deadlines, changing priorities, and compelling requests.
• Ability to create visual and graphical material to support reports and presentations.
• Bachelor's degree in a related area or comparable experience in a related clinical, academic, or business organization.Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• At least 1-year of related experience in project or operations management and at least 1-year professional experience working in an institution of higher education.

Preferred:

• Strong policy analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of University of California policies, procedures, and organizational structure/
• Prior research and grants experience.
• Experience in clinical trial, and/or biotechnology or biomedical business support role.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination Policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.