"Manager, Electronic Research Administration"

Manager, Electronic Research Administration

Company:
Auburn University

Job Location:
Auburn University, Alabama 36849-5207

Category:
Network/System Administrator

Type:
Full-Time

Salary Range: USD $73,630.00/Yr. - USD $132,540.00/Yr.

Locations: Auburn University, Alabama

Categories: Research

Job Type: Non-Faculty

Position Type: Full-Time

Department: Research Security Compliance

Associated Division: Senior VP Research Econ Development

Req ID: 8066

Overview

Provides strategic and operational leadership for the Electronic Research Administration (ERA) unit, ensuring reliable system performance, robust data governance, and effective user support. Oversees a team of analysts dedicated to optimizing research administration processes, system functionality, and enhancing data standardization, integrity, and reporting. Collaborates closely with internal stakeholders, IT partners, and external vendors to align technology solutions with research administration needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Executive Director of ERA to develop and execute strategies and goals for the ERA unit. Identifies emerging needs, proposes long-term initiatives, and contributes to departmental planning, resource allocation, and performance measurement. Leads, supervises, and develops ERA Analysts by establishing performance expectations, managing workloads and priorities, and supporting ongoing professional development.
• Manages the overall performance of ERA systems, including implementation, maintenance, upgrades, integration planning, quality assurance, and vendor coordination. Serves as the primary liaison to campus stakeholders such as researchers, IT, Sponsored Programs, Compliance, and others to ensure system functionality meets institutional needs. Provides advanced technical design, system administration, and user support to maintain reliable and efficient ERA operations.
• Designs, updates, and delivers comprehensive training materials for ERA systems. Conducts onboarding sessions for new users and refresher training for existing users to ensure awareness of system updates and best practices.
• Partners with stakeholders to coordinate the implementation of new regulations and ensures ERA systems and business processes remain compliant with evolving requirements.
• Supervises and supports data analysts in implementing and maintaining data standardization and integrity initiatives. Leads efforts with campus units to maintain data integrity, consistency, and alignment across ERA systems.
• Identifies, recommends, and implements improvements to ERA systems, research analytics, and related business processes in support of the ERA mission. Conducts process mapping and analysis to enhance research administration efficiency and compliance.
• Compiles, analyzes, and presents reports on ERA activities, system performance, and key operational metrics to support decision-making and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 years of experience in research operations or related systems or business process support, including administration, enterprise, business operations, or compliance.
• Must be a US citizen or a US Permanent Resident.

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence:We are committed to leveraging our strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We're Here for You:Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama:The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.
• Ready to lead and shape the future of higher education? Apply today! War Eagle!

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