Research Systems Manager | Office of Research Services
American University of SharjahJob Description
The Research Systems Manager is responsible for developing and implementing research administration systems in support of research services Job Responsibilities - Develop and implement policies on research system transaction activities - Conceptualize, plan, draft, edit, and present clear, concise, relevant and accurate analytic products and presentations in a timely manner. - Provide technical support to research administration systems function, including development of custom and automated reporting functions. - Provide data management expertise, and work towards automation of standard processes. - Train faculty and staff on research administration system related tasks. - Program and develop custom reports, workflow forms, configure electronic routing and approval. - Coordinate and support research systems integration and development as required. - Adhere to the University's information security and confidentiality policies and procedures, and report breaches or other security risks accordingly. - Coordinate with other departments to facilitate the accomplishment of tasks and responsibilities, as and when needed. - Perform any other tasks assigned by the Line Manager. Qualifications And Skills Required - Minimum of 7 years of relevant experience. - A bachelor’s degree in business administration or related fields Skills & Competencies - Ability to work closely with researchers, faculty, and IT teams to align systems with academic and scientific needs. - Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. - Strong organizational skills to oversee system deployments, upgrades, and integrations with minimal disruption. - Ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues in research software, databases, and cloud services. - Experience in training researchers on system usage and best practices. - Efficiently liaising with software providers, IT teams, and academic departments to ensure seamless research support. Technical Skills - Expertise with Microsoft Office tools, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel. - Expertise with research management tools and ERP systems, including Pre-Award system, Oracle and Pure. - Collaborate with researchers to deploy and customize software for domain-specific needs. - Audit system permissions and conduct vulnerability assessments to mitigate risks. - Audit system permissions and conduct vulnerability assessments to mitigate risks. How To Apply - Interested applicants should fill out the form. - AUS alumni are encouraged to apply. Applicants who do not meet specified requirements will not be shortlisted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. - AUS is an equal opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, age, gender, religion, national origin, disability or marital status. Opportunities for employment are based solely upon one’s qualifications.
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