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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Manager, CCSG Support to work at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) at UHealth Medical Campus in Miami, FL.

CORE SUMMARY

The Manager, CCSG Support oversees administrative and financial aspects of the Sponsored Programs division. The incumbent operates with the objective of increasing sponsored funding levels and the output of funding proposals, as well as maximizing the use and efficacy of existing research funding dollars. Additionally, the Manager, Sponsored Programs develops and implements policies and methods that are most effective to that end.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Reviews all material budget variances with the appropriate senior staff and develops appropriate plans

of corrective action.

2. Prepares monthly variance reports for programs’ management and development.

3. Assists in the preparation of grant reports for senior management.

4. Maintains portfolios for private and government grants and funds.

5. Develops and maintains grant allocation systems.

6. Manages monthly overhead and allocation tables and reallocates grant funds based on period reports.

7. Formulates comparative analyses of operating programs by analyzing costs in relation to services

performed during previous fiscal years.

8. Creates and oversees budget, making recommendations for budget modifications when appropriate.

9. Approves all disbursement requests for accuracy in coding and availability of funds prior to commitment of funds.

10. Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with university policies and procedures.

11. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on university policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others

DEPARTMENT SPECIFICS

The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC) is seeking a highly motivated professional to join our team as a CCSG Program Coordinator. This position plays a pivotal role in maintaining and enhancing SCCC's National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation by supporting the Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG) renewal and maintenance processes. As a dedicated and critical member of the CCSG administrative team, the successful candidate will lead the organization, coordination, and communication efforts that ensure seamless execution of the CCSG application and compliance with NCI guidelines. Additionally, the role will involve supporting the oversight and implementation of SCCC’s strategic plan to align with organizational goals and objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

Grant Administration & Coordination

• Lead and manage CCSG application renewal and maintenance workflows, ensuring compliance with the most recent NCI guidelines.
• Identify and resolve barriers to CCSG implementation by developing actionable solutions and ensuring timely execution.
• Oversee and coordinate information and data collection for required annual reports, project milestones, and ad hoc requests, ensuring clarity, consistency, and conformance to NCI submission requirements.

Strategic Planning Support

• Collaborate with leadership to oversee the implementation of SCCC’s 5-year strategic plan, ensuring alignment with CCSG goals and NCI requirements.
• Track the progress of strategic initiatives, providing updates and recommendations to enhance efficiency and impact.
• Facilitate coordination among teams to support the successful execution of strategic priorities.

Communication & Collaboration

• Work closely with other members of the SCCC Research Administration team, ensuring consistent and transparent communication.
• Create and manage timelines and deliverables, distributing key updates to stakeholders.
• Provide communication and logistical support for all CCSG-related meetings and annual retreats, tracking action items and facilitating follow-ups.

Content Development & Review

• Develop, review, and ensure clarity and accuracy of all CCSG-related materials, including presentations, figures, and tables.
• Oversee the preparation of key reports required to maintain NCI designation, such as RPPRs, EAB documentation, and information requested by the SRO.
• Ensure materials adhere to NCI submission requirements for readability, consistency, and compliance.

Project Management

• Support all CCSG meetings by tracking action items, facilitating completion, and providing a solid communication channel linking SCCC leadership to all critical CCSG activities.
• Work with SCCC leaders to provide support to ensure the continued completion of action plans strategically aligned with the CCSG mission.
• Prioritize projects based on deadlines, resource requirements, and impact to SCCC's mission.
• Coordinate with internal teams and departments to ensure the timely completion of action plans aligned with the CCSG's strategic goals.

Supervise and provide guidance to other team members supporting CCSG deliverables.

(Essential) Preferred Experience & Additional Skills:

• Hold an advanced degree or cancer center experience
• Have basic knowledge of cancer center research (CCSG)
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Experience with Strategic Planning
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work assignments with competing deadlines is required, as well as evidence of problem-solving and interpersonal skills that facilitate effective interactions within cross-functional teams and with external customers.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A11

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