Training and Communication Manager, Research Administration

The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) has responsibility for nurturing interdisciplinary research initiatives! OVPR provides overall research administration and policy for all colleges and schools, as well as the university's more than 100 centers and institutes.

We are seeking a Training and Communications Manager who will be responsible for developing, delivering, and assessing the training curricula and related documentation for end users (including faculty, staff, and students) of research and research-related management systems, research administration processes, and web applications, as well as coordination of cross campus research administration education programs in partnership with campus collaborators and partners. Additional responsibilities include coordinating research administration advisory groups (e.g. RAC and ACRA), and assisting with testing and providing support for research administration systems, processes, and applications. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who enjoys managing projects and working them from start to finish.

Core responsibilities include:

• Develop a Research Administration Curriculum, training materials and related documents for end users
• Lead the delivery of trainings in the areas of SPARCS (Proposals & Awards, COI, IRB, and IACUC Modules), CMS (Agreement tracking and reporting system), Intellectual Property and Management System, Research Administration Orientation, and collaborate with counterpart administrating the Research Administration Information Sharing & Education (RAISE) curriculum
• Focusing on CMU standard processes, policies and procedures, and compliance with federal regulations
• Work effectively and collaboratively with members from the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP), the Office of Research, Integrity, and Compliance (ORIC), the Office of Research Systems & Operations (ORSO), the Advisory Council for Research Administration (ACRA), the Research Administrators Council (RAC), Associate Deans for Research (ADRs), and other campus team members

You should demonstrate:

• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Project Management skills and experience

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within the Office of the Vice President for Research. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued competencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or other relevant field with at least 5 years of research administration experience
• Prior related experience in technical writing and crafting training materials
• Prior experience managing projects and developing training plans
• PMP-Project Management Professional certification is helpful, but not required

Requirements:

• Background check

Interested in this opportunity? Apply today!

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Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Communications

Position Type

Staff – Regular

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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