Research Program Manager II

Overview:

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Research Program Manager II manages the day-to-day operations of short term and multi-year research projects. The Research Program Manager II is responsible for the implementation of research projects from inception to completion and manages and coordinates these activities.

Responsibilities:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Convene and provide overall direction to project teams, which may consist of data staff, research associates, research coordinators and faculty, for the development of project statements, work plans, study designs, grant applications, literature reviews, analysis plans, and project deliverables.

Identify necessary resources to perform project work, monitor work progress including, data analysis, grant submissions, and report development, and oversee its timely completion

Oversee development of data collection instruments, survey tools and interview guides, perform and oversee data analysis as necessary

Abstract results from data analysis sets, summarize findings and incorporate pertinent information into project presentations. Deliver presentation of project results to Principal Investigator and others as required or directed

Assume responsibility for communication with relevant staff in creating and implementing appropriate project designs and work plans, convene team meetings as appropriate

Manage day-to-day logistics and operational needs of the projects

Identify and address problems which may adversely affect performance of project work

With the Administrator and/or Accountant, prepare draft budgets

Advise and provide supervision of project staff and consultants and faculty associated with specific projects or assignments. Participation in the hiring and evaluation of project staff

Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Masters’ degree in the Life Sciences, Public Health/Education, or related health care field; or equivalent.

5 years’ experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating research programs, project management, grant submission, supervision of staff, and fiscal responsibility

Experience working in and/or with academic institutions and federal grant programs strongly preferred

Familiarity with the policies and procedures of funding agencies

Ability to effectively communicate with diverse faculty

Proven administrative and management ability in complex environments

Excellent writing, editing, communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills

Ability to travel to off-site locations

Permanent