Job Description

This position is responsible for supporting complex quantitative and data modeling research projects in ongoing studies addressing violence and mental health comorbidities among Black women and families. We are seeking a **_Research Project Manager_** who will work under the general supervision of a PI(s) to manage the administrative and scientific implementation of a single complex and/or multiple research projects. As part of a research team, collaborates with faculty, develops project plan(s), develops SOPs, and oversees all activities for one or more research projects. Has accountability for grant submission and administration, and regulatory compliance. Supervises or oversees other exempt level research staff; may oversee staff at local or multiple sites. **Specific Duties & Responsibilities** + Partner with investigator(s) and exercises independent judgement in managing the conduct of the research on behalf of the PI. + Participate in scientific discussions with collaborators, PIs, and funding organizations. + Collaborate with PI on protocol development and study design. + Develop, or oversee development of standard operating procedures and data collection forms from protocol. + Train and provide oversight of research data management and regulatory compliance issues. + Develop, or oversee development of, study budget(s) and ensure that all study costs are included in the budget. + Responsible for finance-related issues. + Ensure the development, testing and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures, for the efficient collection of data. + Oversee data collection and validation. + Oversee quality control of study data. + Lead study meetings to examine data, determine next steps, and implement changes to protocol operations based on results and goals. + Contribute to presentations and manuscripts. + Hire, supervise, and manage performance of other exempt-level research staff. + Other duties as assigned. _In addition to the duties described above_ + Serve as backup for direct participant engagement, including conducting study visits or interviews during evening or weekend hours if a staff member is unavailable. This includes maintaining readiness to step into roles typically held by Coordinators or Assistants. + Lead and manage staff at all community outreach events, including setup, coordination, real-time troubleshooting, and ensuring all staff are aligned with study goals, messaging, and engagement protocols. + Proactively manage staffing gaps, scheduling conflicts, and emergent issues that may affect study operations, including participant safety or data integrity, and develop contingency plans. + On rare occasions, when a research staff member is unable to meet with a participant who has requested evening or weekend hours, the Project Manager is expected to fill in for the research staff member. **Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in a related field. + Five years of related research experience. + Demonstrated supervisory or lead responsibilities. + Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. + Proficiency in Microsoft applications (i.e., Word, Excel). + Proficiency in Qualtrics. **Preferred Qualifications** + Master's Degree in a related field. + Experience with health-related datasets or population surveys. + Experience applying culturally sensitive, non-stigmatizing practices when managing data and collaborating on research with marginalized populations. + Foundational knowledge of SAS or SPSS. **Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency** + Budget Management - Advanced + Data Management and Analysis - Advanced + Finance Project Management: Advanced + Oral and Written Communications - Advanced + Project Management - Advanced + Regulatory Compliance - Advanced + Report Writing - Advanced + Resource Data Quality Assurance - Advanced + Research Design - Advanced + Strategic Thinking - Advanced _The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs._ Classified Title: Research Project Manager Role/Level/Range: L/04/LD Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Full Time Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health Department name: Mental Health Research Projects Personnel area: School of Public Health

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