Strategic Support Manager - req# 31277 - University of New Mexico

Under the direction of the Associate Director of Research Administration, oversees the administration of all facets of data management for research enterprise and research events and ensuring compliance with all research data management guidelines, procedural standards, and reporting requirements. Provides advanced professional/technical leadership, consultation, and expertise within the Data Management area of focus, as well as day-to-day administrative and functional management of the research events and program's activities and staff. Sets strategic direction, develops and implements work scope and related operational policies and procedures; establishes EVAL tools to ensure strong outcomes for all reports which include but not limited to grant reports, data tables, membership, publications, pilot grants, and research and programmatic events.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Reports directly to the AD for Research Administration and holds a critical executive technology leadership role with UNMCCC. Will collaborate with data professionals in clinical arena, education arena, research arena and outreach arena. Ensure our research data management goals and objectives are met with proper training, documentation, supervision and evaluation of research data management staff.

2.Position is instrumental in driving strategic use of data to achieve organizational goals for research strategic plan and enhance business performance within the research sector. Coordinates the day to day management and administrative functions for staff.

3.Responsible for developing, recommending and implementing comprehensive data strategies that leverage advanced analytics and intelligent data management practices while ensuring compliance with research (NIH/NCI) regulations.Interacts with senior leadership and administrators across all units and campus wide collaboration.

4.Data Strategy Development - formulate and execute a robust data strategy that aligns with the Universitys overall business objectives and research industry standards.Coordinates the administration of multiple strategic projects - principal liaison with research data CCSG metrics. (membership, publications, pilot grants, grants, data tables, ROI with internal pilot projects)

5.Identifies opportunities to use the data to drive research innovation, improve patient outcomes and create a competitive advantage in the research arena.Updates the research strategic plan and collaborates with our offices of DEI, CRTECC and COE along with other research units.

6.Establish and enforce data governance policies that ensure data integrity, security, and compliance with research regulations and NCI guidelines including HIPAA and HITECH.Ensures collaborative effort across all research platforms

7.Oversees research events with regarding to program planning, Directors Lectureship series, program meetings, and other special research events.

8.Provides direction and integrative coordination in the planning, development, and implementation of major research events assigned to the Cancer Center.

9.Creates and implements research tracking and reporting strategies and systems for major grant-funded projects; provides integrated informatics support across all research and clinical trials components of the Cancer Center.

10.Oversees all facets of the daily operations of the organizational unit, ensuring compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, policies, and operating agreements.

11.Establishes and implements short- and long-range goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates operational effectiveness and effects changes required for improvement.

12.Serves as a principal point of collaboration, leadership, and expertise to both internal and external constituencies on professional and operational matters pertaining to the mission, goals, objectives, and work scope of the program.

13.Designs, implements, and evaluates organization and staffing to effectively accomplish the goals and objectives of the program; recruits, employs, trains, and manages

14.Professional/technical and support staff on both a professional and administrative basis related to data management and research event planning.

15.Oversees and coordinates the preparation of comprehensive research activity and operational reports for the Cancer Centers senior leadership; provides expert guidance regarding research operations and compliance.

16.Provides comprehensive advice, consultation, and facilitation to the Cancer Center-based researchers on all aspects of data management and research events

17.Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, promotion, enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.

18.Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, methods, and techniques within a prescribed area of professional specialty.

Advanced verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.

Skill in EVAL system and data management platform and reporting requirements for research data services.

Program planning, development, implementation, and leadership skills.

Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures.

Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment within a complex partnership/organizational structure.

Strategic planning skills and update research Strategic Plan based on research reports.

Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional staff and clientele in the field.

Ability to develop and implement funding strategies and programs; experience in grant writing.

Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments; employee development and performance management skills.

The University of New Mexico Comprehensive Cancer Center is the Official Cancer Center of New Mexico and the only National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center in a 500-mile radius. Its more than 136 board-certified oncology specialty physicians include cancer surgeons in every specialty (abdominal, thoracic, bone and soft tissue, neurosurgery, genitourinary, gynecology, and head and neck cancers), adult and pediatric hematologists/medical oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, and radiation oncologists. They, along with more than 600 other cancer healthcare professionals (nurses, pharmacists, nutritionists, navigators, psychologists and social workers), provide treatment to 65% of New Mexicos cancer patients from all across the state and partner with community health systems statewide to provide cancer care closer to home. They treated almost 15,000 patients in more than 100,000 ambulatory clinic visits in addition to in-patient hospitalizations at UNM Hospital. A total of nearly 1,855 patients participated in cancer clinical trials testing new cancer treatments that include tests of novel cancer prevention strategies and cancer genome sequencing. The more than 123 cancer research scientists affiliated with the UNMCCC were awarded $38.2 million in federal and private grants and contracts for cancer research projects. Since 2015, they have published nearly 1000 manuscripts, and promoting economic development, they filed 136 new patents and launched 10 new biotechnology start-up companies. Finally, the physicians, scientists and staff have provided education and training experiences to more than 500 high school, undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral fellowship students in cancer research and cancer health care delivery. Learn more at http://cancer.unm.edu.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

10 years of relevant experience or Masters Degree

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