PROGRAM OPERATIONS SPECIALIST
Req #: | 177419 |
Department: | ONCOLOGY |
Job Location: | South Lake Union |
Posting Date: | 06/05/2020 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary is commensurate with experience and education |
Shift: | First Shift |
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The Division of Medical Oncology in the Department of Medicine has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time Program Operations Specialist.
The Program Operations Specialist is required to use independent judgment, strong leadership skills and communication, and knowledge of academic clinical trial healthcare business operations to effectively facilitate work flow and promote a collaborative work environment. This position will maintain dynamic communication with principal investigators, trainees, steering committees, search committees and applicants, numerous university departments, the Alliance partners and federal agencies. By applying the knowledge of Program work commitments, status of projects, and nature of contacts will act independently and on behalf of the Program. Advises the Program of rules and regulations of the University of Washington and various granting agencies and ensures compliance with those rules.
This position is supervised by the Associate Professor and Clinical Research Director of GUMO Programs at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance. Functional areas include grant and contract administration, grant and clinical trial post award performance, gift processing, and oversight of the day-to-day administrative operations for the GUMO Program. Work of this position is evaluated in terms of adherence to program goals, budgetary limitations, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
This position is constantly required to integrate information from multiple sources to ensure that all grant proposals meet the requirements of the University of Washington and external agencies, institutions and industry. This position requires independent decision making on key aspects of program operations including budget and finance, purchasing, and fiscal compliance. This position is required to coordinate efforts across the Alliance partners including Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle Cancer Care Alliance and University of Washington Medical Center.
The UW GUMO Research Program and the Finance Manager for the Division will rely on a strong partnership with this position to ensure program growth in the future.
The Department of Medicine is committed to the goals and mission of the School of Medicine and the University. This position supports the teaching and research activities by assisting the GUMO Program.
The mission statement of the University of Washington Medical Center states that the Medical Center serves as a research resource, providing an environment in which clinical research may be conducted. This position is essential to that mission. This position provides significant contributions to the necessary fiscal and administrative support to enable research development, implementation and compliance for clinical trials and research studies for the UW GUMO Research Program in the Division of Medical Oncology. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative operations of the Program.
I. Program Operations Management
II. Fiscal Management
III. Other Projects
Program Operations Management
Management of the GUMO Medical Oncology program requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to independently assess projects and workload in order to prioritize and manage tasks and timelines. Responsibilities include:
Fiscal Management
Establish and maintain processes to approve and monitor expenditures for GUMO Oncology research and gift budgets totaling approximately $1 million dollars and reside at both the University of Washington and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Responsibilities include:
Other Projects
Assist Principal Investigators with other projects and assignments, including but not limited to:
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here.
REQUIREMENTS:
Additional Requirements:
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
DESIRED
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Application Process:
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