Manager of Academic Support Services
Manager of Academic Support Services
ABOUT FIU
Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is currently seeking a Manager of Academic Support Services to join our team of professionals.
Duties include:
- Manages and collaborates with department faculty to design and execute research studies in medical education and related areas.
- Leads and conducts literature searches to identify relevant publications and resources for research projects.
- Oversees and assists faculty in the dissemination of research findings through conference presentations, publications, and other academic forums, as well as supervises manuscript preparation, including formatting, referencing, and submission to peer-reviewed journals.
- Supervises data collection, analysis, and ensures accurate interpretation of research findings, while supporting and guiding faculty in preparing grant applications related to medical education research.
- Coordinates and manages relationships with funding agencies and research institutions to facilitate grant submissions and funding opportunities, while ensuring and monitoring compliance with application guidelines and deadlines.
- Manages and maintains an up-to-date repository of research publications and scholarly activities for the Department of Medical Education.
- Fosters and develops collaborations with internal and external stakeholders, including other departments, institutions, and professional organizations.
- Participates in research networks to exchange knowledge and best practices in medical education research.
- Stay abreast of developments in medical education research methodologies, technologies, and trends.
- Acts as the primary liaison and manages the Institutional Review Board (IRB) submission and approval process for medical education research submissions, ensuring adherence to regulatory protocols and facilitating communication between department faculty and the HWCOM research department.
- Leads and organizes research workgroups for faculty by scheduling meetings, coordinating agendas, and ensuring follow-up on pending action items to facilitate collaborative research efforts and progress.
- Identifies and disseminates funding opportunities in medical education research to faculty within the Department of Medical Education, facilitating their pursuit of research funding and grant opportunities.
- Leads the identification and implementation of opportunities for process improvement and innovation in research practices within the department.
- Performs other related duties as required. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of appropriate experience, or Master's degree and two (2) years of experience.
TO APPLY
To apply, please visit us on-line at https://hr.fiu.edu/careers/, click on “Prospective Employees” or “Current Employees” and search for job opening ID 533239.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
