Assistant Research Project Manager

DepartmentBSD MED - Infectious Diseases - Chicago Center HIV Elimination - Research

About the Department

The Chicago Center of HIV Elimination, embedded within the University of Chicagos main campus in Hyde Park, is located in Chicagos HIV epicenter. Of the 20 neighborhoods in the city with high annual HIV diagnosis rates (greater than 40 per 100,000), 13 of them are no more than eight miles from the University of Chicago. This area includes 4 of the 6 communities with the highest annual diagnosis rates in the city (Washington Park, West Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing and South Shore). Our position within the hardest hit neighborhoods in Chicago provides unique opportunities to advance HIV testing and prevention interventions locally, providing tangible results to those most affected and to improve the lives of those living with and without HIV infection. CCHE seeks to eliminate new HIV transmission events over the next 30 years (from 2011 to 2041) by using network science to target and integrate prevention as well as create structural and community-specific interventions.

Job Summary

The Assistant Research Project Manager performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. The Assistant Research Project Manager will work closely with a physician-led team of investigators and educators on grants focused on HIV prevention and HIV care continuum outcomes. They will also oversee and manage other staff including but not limited to medical students and undergraduate research assistants.

Responsibilities

• Supports a portfolio of projects that may include rigorous social science evaluations and technical assistance data analysis projects;
• Assists project team members, PIs, external partners, and stakeholders to push projects forward and achieve research goals.
• Leads and coordinates recruitment and retention strategies across multiple projects.
• Provides support to the principal investigator and research team by recruiting subjects, designing surveys, planning and conducting individual and focus group interviews, and collecting and analyzing some qualitative and quantitative data, as necessary.
• Assists with the coordination of research activities, communications with partner agencies, and managing project deliverables.
• Works independently and within teams on special non-recurring and ongoing projects.
• Takes responsibility for the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects.
• Acquires higher-level skills and knowledge in the process.
• Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects.
• Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts.
• Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Certifications: Preferred Qualifications include experience in conducting clinical research studies, experience with electronic health records (Epic), and working knowledge of Microsoft Office, quantitative and qualitative data analysis software (SAS or R), and REDCap.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Highly self-motivated.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong ability to prioritize multiple competing priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to train and supervise others, including students, volunteers, and other support staff.
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.
• Ability to exercise discretion regarding confidential project matters.
• Demonstrated computer literacy and computing skills sufficient for effective use of diverse managerial and administrative computer applications, technical writing, word processing, and spreadsheets.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

Job Family

• Research
• Role Impact
• Individual Contributor
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Drug Test Required: No
• Health Screen Required: No
• Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required: No
• Pay Rate Type: Salary
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Pay Range: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00

Benefits Eligible

Yes

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