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Job Summary

The University of Michigan, School of Nursing (UMSN) is seeking a Clinical Research Project Manager who will be responsible, under the direction of the faculty Principal Investigator (PI), for the planning, implementation and management of funded research projects that focus on diet and lifestyle trials for adults with type 2 diabetes or prediabetes. You will work with the PI to implement research projects, with key responsibilities including: managing project staff, monitoring and reporting project expenditures, implementing project management plans, and coordinating recruitment and retention strategies. The successful applicant will oversee the day-to-day management of project staff.

Responsibilities*

• Coordinate and execute the research project/clinical trials. Develop project timelines and schedules.
• Supervision of project staff, including, scheduling work, assigning priorities, and provide training for staff.
• Oversee participant recruitment activities and maintain participant-tracking systems. Ensure that all human subject protections are in place.
• Define and coordinate project resource needs. Prepare financial analysis and projections as needed for the PI. Reconcile expenditures and monitor budget.
• Coordination of compliance requirements including IRB applications and sponsor required reports. Create and maintain documentation required by the project and sponsors.
• Assist PI in development of grant proposals and manuscripts, including proposals for new and/or continued research activities.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities.

Required Qualifications*

• A Master's degree in health sciences or a related field (e.g., public health, sociology, social work).
• Three (3) to five (5) years of quality management/leadership experience, preferably in a clinical setting.
• A minimum of five (5) years' experience of progressively responsible project management support on funded research projects.
• Previous supervisory experience and financial grants management experience is necessary.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to receive and convey information clearly and concisely for various mediums. You will be expected to have solid interpersonal and organizational skill, and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups.
• Demonstrated proficiency at the intermediate level with Microsoft Office products (including Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proven analytical skills and follow-through; a high degree of creativity, initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to anticipate needs.
• Must have excellent attention to detail and critical thinking skills.
• Must be able to work independently as well as effectively on teams.
• Ability to promote the School of Nursing's Declaration of Values to Empower each other to interrupt or disrupt disrespect; Practice communication that is beneficial, kind and true; Inspire and be inspired by our members' worth, significance and integrity; Cultivate respect for ourselves and others routinely, publicly and privately.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Shift/Hours/Days: Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; may include some occasional weekend and/or evening hours. Currently, this position has the option to be remote and will be reviewed annually per the university and School of Nursing policy.

Hours: 20 hours per week

Salary Range: The salary for this position is up to a maximum of $39,000 per year (based on a full-time salary rate of $78,000) due to salary funded on grants. The actual salary determined is commensurate with the qualifications, experience of the selected candidate. We encourage all interested parties meeting requirements to apply.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Applicants will not be sponsored for work visas.

This is a part-time, two-year term-limited position.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.