Program Manager Clinical Research

Position Summary:

This position will support the Assistant Dean for Research, the Vice Chair for Research, and the Research Director for the School of Medicine Phoenix Campus. This role will serve as the primary point of contact for Creighton medical students and will assist learners through the research process by connecting students to mentors and resources, initiating research projects, navigating the IRB processes, and streamlining medical student research initiatives. The administrative scope includes supporting research leadership, faculty, and learners involved in research. The position requires the ability to work independently and proactively coordinate with leaders outside of the University. The position will support the Phoenix campus in collaboration with the Omaha research offices. N ote: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and is not exhaustive. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or modified to align with organizational needs and priorities.

Essential Functions:

At all times employees are expected to uphold Creighton’s core values and demonstrate commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment, while adhering to all University Ethical Standards of Conduct, rules, regulations, and job requirements, including required educational trainings.

• Provide direct oversight for student research-related programming on the Phoenix campus to include: M1 Summer Research Program, Research Networking Event, University Research Week, city-wide partnered research events, Research and Residency Panel, Blueline resource page, medical student orientation presentations, maintaining faculty mentor worksheet, travel grant administration, and serving as primary point of contact for student needs and concerns.
• Fosters partnerships with research administration personnel at Valleywise Health, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, and Creighton University to understand and streamline the workflow of eachsite, assist students in navigating the research process, and serve as liaison between Creighton University School of Medicine - Phoenix and IRB leadership within the affiliate hospitals.
• Develop, maintain, and promote a comprehensive scholarly activity and research navigation guide for all Creighton learners to understand the process and requirements for research at each institution, enhancing medical student research resources on blueline and the outward facing research component of the Creighton website.
• Administer scholarly activity investment through the School of Medicine Academic Chair funds, tracking utilization and outcomes.
• Support Research Interest Groups and update the Phoenix Research virtual sites to include information on Research Interest Groups, Research Committees, and meet with Phoenix research leadership and medical student elected research chairs on a regular basis.
• Provide onsite research support hours at the primary partners weekly and engage in Creighton Alliance and School of Medicine committees that pertain to scholarly activity and research, as well as participate in annual orientations and department meetings as needed to introduce/educate School of Medicine learners and faculty inPhoenix.
• Tracks and maintains core faculty research within the University’s database.
• Partner with School of Medicine-Phoenix leaders and Accreditation Office to uphold compliance with accreditation standards related to research and scholarlyactivity, and stays abreast changes in regulations, guidelines, and accreditation requirements.
  
  
  

Education & Experience:

• Bachelors' Degree Required or equivalent combination of education and experience; master’s degree preferred
• 5-7 years’ experience especially related to research, grants, and finance.
• Project management experience required.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Proficient in advanced computer skills, including Office 365 suite..
• Proven attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving, and customer service siklls
• Strong written and verbal communication skiills to effectively convey information to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of the IRB processes and applicable terminology
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues, leaders and staff at all levels
  
  
  

Change the World From Here AAP/EEO Statement

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.

Disclosure Statement

This description describes the general nature of work to be performed and does not include an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, or abilities required. Regular, reliable attendance is an essential function and all employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. Employees may also be required to work in excess of normal working hours as workloads and seasonal activities necessitate. A complete description is available in the Human Resource office. Creighton University reserves the right to modify duties, responsibilities and activities at any time with or without notice.