Research Operations Manager CIRO (Events)
Kansas City, KS - USA
Job Summary
Department:
Comprehensive Integrated Research Operations (CIRO)-----
AdministrationPosition Title:
Research Operations Manager - CIRO (Events)Job Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
The Research Operations Manager leads the planning and execution of departmental events within Comprehensive Integrated Research Operations (CIRO). This role oversees event strategy logistics budgeting and communications for conferences seminars and faculty recruitment visits. The position supervises staff and supports operational activities related to event planning and departmental communications.Job Description:
Job Duties
Lead planning and execution of research events including Internal Medicine Research Day conferences and Grand Rounds; oversee logistics budgeting vendor coordination communications and post-event evaluation.
Direct end-to-end management of Internal Medicine Research Day including speaker coordination stakeholder engagement vendor management budgeting and cross-functional planning and execution.
Supervise mentor and evaluate Research Operations staff members including workload prioritization goal setting performance reviews and professional development.
Manage the annual events and communications budget including expenditure approval within delegated authority fiscal oversight and alignment of financial decisions with departmental priorities.
Oversee faculty recruitment seminars and visit processes including coordination of scheduling logistics and communication with candidates and departmental leadership.
Partner with departmental leaders research leadership and planning committees to define event goals support planning from concept through execution and develop budget strategies aligned with financial and operational requirements.
Analyze event documentation financial reports contracts attendance data and participant feedback to support compliance cost tracking and event evaluation.
Develop and administer the departments in-kind sponsorship program including review approval tracking and documentation of sponsorships in accordance with Office of Integrity and Ethics requirements.
Coordinate with the Graduate Medical Education (GME) office to identify Continuing Education (CE) credit opportunities for departmental events and support accreditation requirements.
Oversee the creation and distribution of monthly and bi-weekly newsletters for CIRO-supported departments including content development template management and distribution.
Establish and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for event execution CE compliance sponsorship and in-kind donation management newsletter production and related operational processes.
Coordinate cross-functional operational coverage to support continuity of CIRO services and departmental operations.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities tasks duties and assignments. Furthermore job duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
Eight (8) years of experience in event management operations project management business administration. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Experience managing personnel or a team.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelors degree in a relevant field.
Work Experience:
Two (2) years of experience working in higher education or a healthcare institution.
Experience with business technology tools (e.g. Canva REDCap MS Project Emma CVent).
Skills
Problem-solving
Communication
Organization
Time management
Attention to detail
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health dental and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance long-term disability insurance and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off including vacation and sick begins accruing upon hire plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment and paid time off for bereavement jury duty military service and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. Type: Regular Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to education experience and training qualifications relative to the requirements of the position and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Minimum Midpoint MaximumTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
SalaryPay Range:
$80600.00 - $120900.00
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
The University of Kansas Medical Center (KUMC), a campus of the University of Kansas located in Kansas City, Kansas, offers educational programs and clinical training through its schools of Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing, and Graduate Studies.