Coordinate CCSG planning meetings in collaboration with Director executive assistantDevelop and maintain outlines, templates, and project materials for CCSG submission and progress reports.Update all documents relating to CCSG process, Formatting & Style Guidance document, Scientific Highlight Rubric, Data Needs, checklists.CCSG Research Program Administration- Coordinate and facilitate monthly meetings with research program leadership and ensure follow-up action items and strategic priorities.
- Plan, organize and execute research program events, seminars, workshops, retreat and annual program activities.
- Support planning and execution of KUCC Research week activities, especially for the Cancer Research Symposium
- Manage discretionary budgets and resources assigned to research programs.
- Work with Operations Data Systems group to gather research program data required for CCSG reporting, including membership rosters, publication records, funding tables and scientific accomplishments.
- Assist program leadership in preparing annual reports, presentations, External Advisory Board materials, CCSG documentation and site visit presentations.
- Facilitate communication between program leaders and members regarding funding opportunities, initiatives and research collaborations.
- Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and operational standards that support research program activities and scientific events.
- Coordinate development and maintenance of CCSG, EAB, and other strategic timelines and project plans.
- Ensure deadlines are met by collaborating with institutional leadership, administrative staff, and research program stakeholders.
- Manage event communications through Emma, Outlook, Cvent, and related communication platforms.
- Develop and distribute invitations, event announcements, surveys, registration materials, and post-event assessments
- Maintain the Cancer Center events calendar and ensure effective coordination of all organizational events and activities.
- Serve as the primary contact for Cancer Center event-related communications and inquiries.
Cancer Center Membership Management- Administer the KU Cancer Center membership application and approval process.
- Collaborate with research program leadership and data management teams to determine membership classifications and eligibility.
- Prepare and distribute membership decisions, welcome correspondence, and onboarding materials
- Maintain accurate membership records and ensure data integrity across reporting systems.
- Coordinate and manage annual New Member Orientation activities.
Cancer Research Development- Manage application and review process in conjunction with committee chair.
- Maintain and follow pilot project lifespan timelines.
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:- 8 years of progressively responsible experience in project management, research administration, academic medicine, higher education, healthcare, or related environments. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
- Experience managing the development, submission, or post-award administration of complex, multi-investigator sponsored research applications or awards, such as center grants, program project grants, cooperative agreements or similar multidisciplinary initiatives.
- Experience coordinating complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and competing deadlines.
- Experience analyzing data and preparing executive-level reports and presentations.
- Experience organizing conferences, scientific meetings, or large-scale events.
- Experience managing databases, reporting systems, and project tracking tools.
Preferred Qualifications:Work Experience:- Healthcare and/or oncology experience.
- Experience with Piestar, Cvent, CMS and Emma platforms.
Skills: - Analytical
- Organization
- Problem Solving
- Multi-tasking
- Relationship building and stakeholder engagement
- Oral & Written communication
- Attention to detail
- Adherence to strict deadlines
- Work independently
- Collaboration
Required Documents: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.
https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.htmlEmployee Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Rate Type: Salary
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.
Pay Range: $80,600.00 - $120,900.00
Minimum$80,600.00
Midpoint$100,800.00
Maximum$120,900.00
Application Instructions:To learn more and apply online, please visit
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https://careers.kumc.edu/ and search for position number JR010690.
Applications must be submitted directly through the KU Medical Center website to be considered for this position. Any applications submitted via email or this website will NOT be reviewed or considered.
About KU Medical Center:The University of Kansas Medical Center's mission is to educate exceptional health care professionals through a full range of undergraduate, graduate, professional, postdoctoral and continuing education programs in the schools of Medicine, Nursing and Health Professions. KU Medical Center also advances the health sciences through world-class research programs; provides compassionate and state-of-the-art patient care in an academic medical center environment; and works with communities in every Kansas county to improve the health of Kansans. Learn more at
www.kumc.edu.
Benefits:KUMC offers a range of great benefits that support employees and eligible family members. Our health insurance benefits begin on hire date and KUMC offers other exciting benefits such as paid parental leave, generous employer retirement contributions and other resources to improve health and well-being. For more information, please visit
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The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination">http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscriminationje-a93a138ddb0c4966acbaa9bdde1a4485
