Research Programs Manager

Job Title: Research Programs Manager

Classification:
Full-time, Exempt (Salary)

Pay Range:
$73,000-$83,000 Annually

Reports to:
Associate Director, Education & Research

Position Overvie

wThe Research Programs Manager will execute projects and programs that support achievement of the organization's strategic objectives around advancing research in the field of veterinary internal medicine. This position will collaboratively work with internal and external stakeholders on research initiatives to coordinate and promote activities related to member and resident grants, travel exchange programs, research-related educational programming, consensus statements / endorsed statements. This position also serves as backup support to Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM) operations

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Essential Functio**

nsManage grant and travel award programs (Holliday Neurology Resident Research Grant, Knecht Resident Travel Awards, etc.) to includ

• e:Establish project timelines and coordinating calls for application
• s.Serve as key staff liaison to selection committees, scheduling committee meetings, providing reports and ensuring the selection process moves forwar
• d.Configure grants and awards evaluation software platform for committee selectio
• n.Serve as primary contact for applicants, including sending approved/rejected notifications, necessary paperwork and contracts, and ensuring receipt of necessary reports and deliverable
• s.Work with the accounting department on the distribution of award fund
• s.Ensure all historical files are well-organized and kept according to the organization's document retention polic

y.Collaborate on operations of the ACVIM's Journal, Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine (JVIM), to includ

• e:Serve as primary backup for Publications Specialist, ensuring proper documentation of SOPs and a plan to create redundancies and maintain institutional knowledg
• e.Serve as key thought partner to elevate the presence of the Journal and meet organization-wide research and discovery objective
• s.Participate in JVIM Editorial Board and internal JVIM related meeting

s.Serve as primary staff liaison in leading and executing Education and Research Committee (ERC) projects to includ

• e:Manage all aspects of the ACVIM Endorsed Statements (AES) program in alignment with defined procedure
• s.Manage the ACVIM Forum Research Exchange program in collaboration with Forum program planning to include topic solicitation, coordinating speaker call, supporting speaker contracting and managing deliverables, collaborating on onsite logistics, staffing exchange sessions and managing session outcome
• s.Support ERC Committee in ACVIM Forum program ERC track planning / session development, moderator assignments, and program review for ERC approved session
• s.Collaborate with ACVIM Forum team on ERC Committee review of Research Abstract guidelines, scoring matrix and committee engagement / participation in abstract review
• s.Seek opportunities to utilize ACVIM research content to drive engagement and support the development of research related competencies among ACVIM Diplomates, members and candidate

s.Serve as primary staff liaison in leading and executing Cardiology Research Committee (CRC) programs to includ

• e:Act as key staff liaison to committee, including support in scheduling committee meetings, providing reports, documentation review and Board of Regents reportin
• g.Support CRC and Cardiology Secretary in administration of ACVIM Cardiology Pacemaker Fund Research Grants and Cardiology Professional Training Exchange Program (PTEP
• ).Set up and update online submission forms and systems to support application submissions and support committee review
• s.Act as primary support for Cardiology Secretary and back up for applicants, supporting necessary paperwork and contracts, and ensuring receipt of necessary reports and deliverable
• s.Work with the accounting department on the distribution of funds and marketing on website updates and communication
• s.Ensure all historical files are well-organized and kept according to the organization's document retention polic

y.Collaborate with membership, marketing and communications staff t

• o:Ensure research related webpages are updated and accurat
• e.Deployment of research-related member resources and engagement tactic
• s.Maximize the reach of JVIM in the broader scientific community, solicit and retain authors, and maximize member engagement with JVIM conten

t.Other responsibilities includ

• e:Actively seek out new opportunities to elevate the ACVIM's research profile and ability to be a key research resource within the professio
• n.Work with volunteer leaders to field and respond to requests from individuals who wish to survey or poll the ACVIM membership for research purpose
• s.Serve as primary staff liaison to the Morris Animal Foundatio
• n.Attend the ACVIM Forum annually to assist with conference operations, as neede
• d.Prepare reports or presentations for committees and the Board of Regents as requeste
• d.Develop and monitor research budget, approving expenses and communicating variances and planning contingencies accordingl
• y.Field and respond to all internal and external emails directed to the Research email accoun

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Minimum Qualificati**

onsEducation and Experien

• ce:Bachelor's Degree or higher requir
• ed.CAE Certification is preferr
• ed.Minimum of 5 years' experience working in higher education, research foundation, academic publishing, nonprofit membership organization or similar environment preferr
• ed.Proven experience in building successful research programs and/or research-related educational projects preferr

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Skills/Knowle**

• dge:Exceptional written and verbal communication ski
• lls.Exceptional project management ski
• lls.Advanced skills in use of all Microsoft Office modules and Adobe Acrobat
• Pro.Competency working in member databases and online application software platfo
• rms.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret trends and provide actionable insights. Creative and innovative thinking to identify new research products, programs or resour

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Competen**

• cies:A focus on internal and external relationship develop
• ment.Ability to extract essential information from multiple sources to take action or communicate relevant informa
• tion.Critical thinking in judgment, decision-making and communicat
• ions.Discriminating attention to detail and proficiency in working autonomously, meeting deadlines, identifying and setting priori
• ties.Professional and positive demeanor, self-starting behavior and effective organization skills with strong ethical stand
• ards.Ability to prioritize competing deadlines and cross-departmental goals, managing workflow efficiently across multiple product lines and departm
• ents.Participates in continuous improvement eff
• orts.Consistently models the ACVIM commitment to a respectful, diverse, inclusive, and collaborative work environment and adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to, attendance, confidentiality, conflict of interest and ethical responsibili

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Other Job D**

etailsSupervision D

uties:This position has no current staff supervisory responsibil

ities.Position Type/Expected Hours of

Work:This is a full-time salaried exempt position. Hours worked are Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends as needed, and domestic travel 2-3 times per

year.Physical De

• mands:Ability to sit or remain stationary at a computer workstation for extended periods of
• time.Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equi
• pment.Occasional lifting and moving boxes or equipment weighing up to 30 p

ounds.