Research Project Manager or Senior Research Project Manager
Available Title(s):
1183-NN_ADMINPRO - Social Scientific Assistant, 1183-YN_ADMINPRO - Social Scientific Assistant, 1525-NN_ADMINPRO - Social Scientific Assistant Senior, 1525-YN_ADMINPRO - Social Scientific Assistant SeniorBusiness Title:
Research Project Manager or Senior Research Project ManagerEmployee Type:
Admin.
Professional (+) (Fixed Term)Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthPosition Details:
Summary of Duties:
The Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH) is a Washington State University institute conducting transdisciplinary research to promote health and healthcare equity among Indigenous and other underserved and rural populations.
IREACH is one of the largest units dedicated to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander health in the United States with new areas of inquiry and active research to include Hispanic/Latinx and rural health.
IREACH also houses an emerging practice-based research network of 200 primary care facilities around the state that serve rural, American Indian, and other underserved populations.
We are searching for a dynamic and engaged Research Project Manager or Senior Research Project Manager, passionate about community health and health equity.
This position will participate in a collaborative, extramurally funded program of research focused on health research with Indigenous populations within the IREACH portfolio.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions.
This position could be appointed at either the Research Project Manager or Senior Research Project Manager level.
Applicants will be screened for qualifications and interviewed for the best fit.
This position's primary responsibilities will involve managing complex and advanced research projects within IREACH.
The Research Project Manager and Senior Research Project Manager will oversee human subjects' recruitment and interviewing, preparing human subject applications, and data management and collection.
They will also be responsible for writing and editing technical reports and manuscripts for publication or presentation, developing and monitoring project budgets, preparing progress reports/proposals, and acting as a liaison between the project team, research partners, and funding agencies.
The Senior Research Project Manager will have the added duties of leading manuscript writing for publication or presentation, developing and monitoring project budgets, and supervising assigned research staff.
An ideal candidate for this level is experienced in conducting performance reviews, mentoring, and hiring research staff.
Essential Duties:
Research Project Manager:
Study Design & Management - 40% Human Subjects & Projects Implementation Activities - 25% Study Budget & Grant Management - 15% Leadership & Training - 15% Other - 5% Senior Research Project Manager:
Data Analysis, Proposals, & Publications - 35% Study Design & Management - 20% Human Subjects Management & Research Coordination - 20% Study Budget & Grant Management - 10% Leadership & Training - 10% Other - 5% Required
Qualifications:
Research Project Manager:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral science or a related discipline and three (3) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Senior Research Project Manager:
This position requires a Master's degree in social or behavioral sciences, business or economics discipline, and four (4) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience.
A Ph.
D.
in a related discipline may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required work experience.
Any combination of relevant education and experience, which includes at least 2 years demonstrated leadership experience, may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Additional Requirements:
Demonstrated professional research experience that includes preparation of IRB documents and understanding of human subjects compliance and regulations.
Demonstrated experience with proactive problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to take the appropriate autonomous initiative to carry out study-related functions with human subjects.
Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Experience in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
Willing to work evenings and weekends on occasion to meet the needs of the project, including scheduling participant visits and contacts, as well as meeting project deadlines.
Possession of valid driver's license by date of hire.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in working with Native communities.
Experience working in a research environment.
Excellent proofreading skills, and a strong attention to detail.
Experience working with internet applications.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
WSU SpokaneDepartment Name:
Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH)City, State, Zip:
Seattle, WA 98101Department Link:
https:
//ireach.
wsu.
edu/ Monthly Salary Range:
Research Project Manager:
$3,900.
88 to $5,613.
47; commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Senior Research Project Manager:
$5,139.
79 to $7,872.
33; commensurate with qualifications and experience.
In accordance with RCW 49.
58.
110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position.
Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.
For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website:
https:
//hrs.
wsu.
edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.
/>WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit:
https:
//hrs.
wsu.
edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.
pdf.
Find total compensation information here:
https:
//hrs.
wsu.
edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.
/>Overtime Eligibility:
To be determined based upon negotiated salary at time of hire.
FTE:
100% (Full-Time)Temporary End Date:
This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2025.
Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Screening and Posting Close Date:
Screening of applications will being August 21, 2023.
Applicants must submit their completed application by August 27, 2023 at 11:
59 pm (close date).
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.
34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.
A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.
Resume (required) Cover Letter (required) External candidates, please upload all documents in the Resume/CV section of your application.
Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files.
Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER.
Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.
S.
citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.
S.
citizens.
All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.
S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services:
509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service:
Voice Callers:
1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers:
1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or email protected .
Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Coaching And Mentoring Community Health Copy Editing Data Analysis Data Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
1183-NN_ADMINPRO - Social Scientific Assistant, 1183-YN_ADMINPRO - Social Scientific Assistant, 1525-NN_ADMINPRO - Social Scientific Assistant Senior, 1525-YN_ADMINPRO - Social Scientific Assistant SeniorBusiness Title:
Research Project Manager or Senior Research Project ManagerEmployee Type:
Admin.
Professional (+) (Fixed Term)Time Type:
Full timePosition Term:
12 MonthPosition Details:
Summary of Duties:
The Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH) is a Washington State University institute conducting transdisciplinary research to promote health and healthcare equity among Indigenous and other underserved and rural populations.
IREACH is one of the largest units dedicated to American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander health in the United States with new areas of inquiry and active research to include Hispanic/Latinx and rural health.
IREACH also houses an emerging practice-based research network of 200 primary care facilities around the state that serve rural, American Indian, and other underserved populations.
We are searching for a dynamic and engaged Research Project Manager or Senior Research Project Manager, passionate about community health and health equity.
This position will participate in a collaborative, extramurally funded program of research focused on health research with Indigenous populations within the IREACH portfolio.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions.
This position could be appointed at either the Research Project Manager or Senior Research Project Manager level.
Applicants will be screened for qualifications and interviewed for the best fit.
This position's primary responsibilities will involve managing complex and advanced research projects within IREACH.
The Research Project Manager and Senior Research Project Manager will oversee human subjects' recruitment and interviewing, preparing human subject applications, and data management and collection.
They will also be responsible for writing and editing technical reports and manuscripts for publication or presentation, developing and monitoring project budgets, preparing progress reports/proposals, and acting as a liaison between the project team, research partners, and funding agencies.
The Senior Research Project Manager will have the added duties of leading manuscript writing for publication or presentation, developing and monitoring project budgets, and supervising assigned research staff.
An ideal candidate for this level is experienced in conducting performance reviews, mentoring, and hiring research staff.
Essential Duties:
Research Project Manager:
Study Design & Management - 40% Human Subjects & Projects Implementation Activities - 25% Study Budget & Grant Management - 15% Leadership & Training - 15% Other - 5% Senior Research Project Manager:
Data Analysis, Proposals, & Publications - 35% Study Design & Management - 20% Human Subjects Management & Research Coordination - 20% Study Budget & Grant Management - 10% Leadership & Training - 10% Other - 5% Required
Qualifications:
Research Project Manager:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral science or a related discipline and three (3) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Senior Research Project Manager:
This position requires a Master's degree in social or behavioral sciences, business or economics discipline, and four (4) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience.
A Ph.
D.
in a related discipline may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required work experience.
Any combination of relevant education and experience, which includes at least 2 years demonstrated leadership experience, may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Additional Requirements:
Demonstrated professional research experience that includes preparation of IRB documents and understanding of human subjects compliance and regulations.
Demonstrated experience with proactive problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to take the appropriate autonomous initiative to carry out study-related functions with human subjects.
Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Experience in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
Willing to work evenings and weekends on occasion to meet the needs of the project, including scheduling participant visits and contacts, as well as meeting project deadlines.
Possession of valid driver's license by date of hire.
Preferred
Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in working with Native communities.
Experience working in a research environment.
Excellent proofreading skills, and a strong attention to detail.
Experience working with internet applications.
Additional Information:
Area/College:
WSU SpokaneDepartment Name:
Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH)City, State, Zip:
Seattle, WA 98101Department Link:
https:
//ireach.
wsu.
edu/ Monthly Salary Range:
Research Project Manager:
$3,900.
88 to $5,613.
47; commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Senior Research Project Manager:
$5,139.
79 to $7,872.
33; commensurate with qualifications and experience.
In accordance with RCW 49.
58.
110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position.
Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range.
For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website:
https:
//hrs.
wsu.
edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.
/>WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.
For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit:
https:
//hrs.
wsu.
edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.
pdf.
Find total compensation information here:
https:
//hrs.
wsu.
edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.
/>Overtime Eligibility:
To be determined based upon negotiated salary at time of hire.
FTE:
100% (Full-Time)Temporary End Date:
This is a temporary position expected to end on June 30, 2025.
Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
Screening and Posting Close Date:
Screening of applications will being August 21, 2023.
Applicants must submit their completed application by August 27, 2023 at 11:
59 pm (close date).
Background Check:
This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.
34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need.
A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.
Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.
Resume (required) Cover Letter (required) External candidates, please upload all documents in the Resume/CV section of your application.
Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the Resume/Cover Letter section of your application.
Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files.
Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible.
Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.
WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER.
Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.
WSU employs only U.
S.
citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.
S.
citizens.
All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.
S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services.
WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services:
509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service:
Voice Callers:
1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers:
1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or email protected .
Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Coaching And Mentoring Community Health Copy Editing Data Analysis Data Management Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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