"Project Manager"

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Suspension of Drexel University's Contribution into 403(b) Retirement Plan

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Job Summary

The Project Manager will provide support to Dr. Alexis Roth in the Community Health & Prevention Department. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Project Manager will contribute to the design and implementation of a complex portfolio of harm reduction research projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for day-to-day implementation and management of research projects conducted with collaborators both internal and external to the university. The hybrid position will include remote, in-office, and site-based hours varying to meet project’s needs.

Essential Functions

• Serves as liaison between Principal Investigator, community stakeholders, and participants and staff to trouble shoot study implementation and human resource issues as they arise.
• Take leadership role in developing study protocols, managing the detailed operations of projects, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, cultivating close relationships with community partner organizations, and drafting/editing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journal, and managing budgets.
• Helps with management and provides guidance for study team, including staff and student research assistants.
• Develop data collection instruments, manage data, and facilitate data sharing for analysis with internal and external investigators.
• Monitor study timelines and establish goals/metrics for achieving objectives (e.g., recruitment, enrollment, etc).
• Perform quality assurance assessments, report identified issues to Principal Investigator, work with team to establish accurate data entry and capture.
• Work with outside vendors and contractors to establish scopes of work, set up contracts and payment, purchase orders, and purchase study supplies.
• Oversee management and reporting of adverse events.
• Participate in data collection including participant recruitment and screening; obtaining informed consent; conducting interviews and follow-up as needed including at community partner sites. Prepares reports and makes presentations on study results to community partners, co-investigators, data safety monitoring teams, and funders.
• Prepares, submits, and manages relevant documents for institutional review boards at internal and external sites.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in in public health- or social services-related field or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience.
• Experience working in with populations experiences addiction, harm reduction, and/or community engaged research.

Physical Demands

Typically sitting at a desk/table

Location

University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This position is classified as Exempt, grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from $54,630 to $81,940 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant

Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application. A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.