Research Program Administration Officer III

Project Management

Serve as a primary contact/program liaison, including developing strong internal/external relationships and lines of communication with department leadership, Department of Defense, and other funding agencies.Coordinate day-to-day logistical and management oversight for several research projects using extensive and specialized knowledge and experience, including neuroimaging, brain stimulation, sleep deprivation, cognitive testing, and/or online data collection.Oversee the development and monitoring of project plans including timelines, report deadlines, resource requirements, and budgets with an eye for both the daily work of the program and a strategic plan for its growth.Ensure that Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other regulatory documents are prepared accurately and submitted in a timely fashion.See to program improvement and shares best practices to ensure success.

Project Administration - Contract/Grant Support

Review and edit quarterly and annual reports to granting agencies to ensure accuracy and precision in reporting. Assist in the preparation and submission of grants and peer reviewed publications. Act as liaison between UA Contact and Research Support Program and other institutions for correspondence regarding data use and transfer agreements.

Personnel Management

Oversee recruitment and hiring of new lab staff.Schedule and execute on-boarding, training, and regulatory matters for new SCAN Lab staff hires.Supervise laboratory staff, and manage daily reporting, timekeeping, attendance, and other day-to-day personnel issues.Manage personnel organization and effort to ensure timely completion of projects.Organizes and leads team meetings.

Lab Management

Manage personnel allocation, purchasing, facilities, and equipment/supply needs for the lab. Conduct future planning of personnel and resources to ensure research operations continue on pace with statement of work projections.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to communicate effectively with collaborating research labs, University of Arizona departments, and outside organizations.Knowledge of the University of Arizona regulatory process and institutional review board submissions.