Niki Carmany
@nikicarmany
Experienced Director of Research Administration with a focus on compliance.
What I'm looking for
I am a dedicated professional with extensive experience in research administration, currently serving as the Director of Research Administration at Akron Children’s Hospital. My role involves overseeing the operational leadership of research within the Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute, ensuring compliance, managing budgets, contracts, and clinical trials. I am passionate about developing and implementing strategic goals that foster a best-in-class infrastructure for faculty, research staff, and students.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led multiple initiatives, including a significant renovation project and the implementation of a new grants management software system. My expertise in financial management, policy development, and team leadership has allowed me to streamline processes and enhance the efficiency of research operations. I thrive on identifying gaps and presenting solutions that drive progress and collaboration within the research community.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Director of Research Administration
Akron Children’s Hospital
Oct 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)
Responsible for oversight of operational leadership of research within the Rebecca D. Considine Research Institute (RDCRI) ensuring compliance, managing budgets, contracts, sponsored projects, clinical trials, IRB, and computational science. Contributed to development and implementation of research administration strategic goals and KPIs.
Research Operations Manager
Akron Children’s Hospital
Nov 2018 - Oct 2023 (4 years 11 months)
Oversaw financial award activities and provided grant, contract, and clinical trial expertise to functional units relative to IRB submission requirements, budgeting, development, and pre and post award management. Managed implementation of new grants management software system within a 35-week projected timeline.
Executive Assistant
Akron Children’s Hospital
Mar 2016 - Nov 2018 (2 years 8 months)
Provided administrative and organizational support to the Chief Nursing Officer and Vice President of External Affairs, functioning as project manager for software integration. Determined and defined scope of work, secured funding, established timelines and workgroups, ensuring successful management of projects throughout the lifecycle.
Executive Briefing Coordinator
Diebold Incorporated
Oct 2014 - Feb 2016 (1 year 4 months)
Planned and facilitated customer visits with external vendors, arranging tours, executive meetings, and logistics for domestic and foreign customer travel. Implemented a mentoring program for Global Events and Global Solutions Center.
Licensed Insurance Representative
Affinity Advisory Network
Jan 2014 - Oct 2014 (9 months)
Efficiently educated clients on financial products and supported them through the application process until investment funding. Supervised staff members and was responsible for the coordination and scheduling of seminars.
Senior Coordinator, Investor Relations
The J. M. Smucker Company
Feb 2013 - Nov 2013 (9 months)
Organized quarterly earnings calls with third-party providers and arranged investor roadshows, including international and domestic travel and logistics. Developed and maintained presentations for investor conferences, annual shareholder meetings, and internal departmental meetings.
Executive Assistant, Alternate Channels
The J. M. Smucker Company
Jul 2011 - Feb 2013 (1 year 7 months)
Scheduled interviews and tracked employee progress, while also analyzing sales data and compiling reports. Implemented an intern recruitment process and assisted with onboarding.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
The University of Akron
Master of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. This program focuses on developing skills for professional counseling practice.
Walsh University
Master of Business Administration, Healthcare Management
Completed a Master of Business Administration with a specialization in Healthcare Management. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of business principles applied to the healthcare industry.
Walsh University
Bachelor of Arts, Business Management
Earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Management. The curriculum covered core business functions and management principles.
Stark State College
Associate of Legal Studies, Legal Studies
Obtained an Associate of Legal Studies degree. This program provided foundational knowledge in legal principles and practices.
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