"Project Assistant - Department of Emergency Medicine"

Project Assistant - Department of Emergency Medicine

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Project Assistant - Department of Emergency Medicine at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Job Purpose:

The Project Assistant will help organize activities across two campus research sites, track participant records (e.g., consent, debrief, and compensation), and manage participant scheduling. The Project Assistant will also be responsible for accounting and budgets.

Essential Functions:

• Assist investigators with the planning, development and implementation of various research studies.
• Serve as the contact person for external constituents which includes handling highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, record keeping. Collect, analyze, and archive data.
• Assist with accounting, payroll; manages operating budget associated with grant funding.
• Supervise students and any part-time staff assigned to projects. Hire, train, and discipline assigned personnel.
• Assist investigators with meeting publication submission deadlines and annual report deadlines.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

Provide scientific and technical assistance to complete population and public health projects, with a focus on community health workers. Perform population and public health screenings.

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree. The candidate should possess a Bachelors degree in Communication or a related discipline.

Experience: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience). The candidate must have prior experience working in social science research environment. Candidate should also have relevant accounting and human resources skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer Skills – proficiency in Microsoft Office, SONA Systems, and Qualtrics research software.
• Communication Skills – ability to communicate effectively and persuasively through writing and speaking with a variety of audiences regarding highly sensitive and confidential information.
• Analytic Skills – ability to work with and provide support for multi-faceted projects; ability to manage and track budgets.
• Business Skills - Candidate should have relevant accounting and human resources skills.

Preferred qualifications: Community Health Worker certification, preferred.

School/College/Division: H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department: H0616 - Emergency Medicine

Employment type: Regular Employee, Job type: Full Time, Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information: Compensation type: Annual Salary, Salary minimum: TBD, Salary hire maximum: TBD