Clinical Research Manager

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh's Center for Parents and Children in the Department of Psychology is seeking a Clinical Manager to oversee daily operations, staffing, and HR administration for pediatric research. This role will supervise a team, coordinate scheduling and data collection, and ensure compliance with study protocols.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with 3 years of clinical experience; a Master's degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, clinical psychology, or marriage and family counseling plus 3 years of clinical experience.
• Minimum of 1 year supervising clinicians.
• Master's degree preferred in Applied Developmental Psychology or Clinical Psychology; clinical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages day-to-day responsibilities for staff in research study administration, recruitment, and logistics.
• Develops and implements operational plans and systems for recruitment, data collection, and meeting project goals and deliverables.
• Ensures study protocols are met and adhered to and facilitates an organizational system for accumulated study data forms and procedures.
• Collaborates with community and organizational partners and supervises staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Team supervision

Data collection

Education

Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, clinical psychology, or marriage and family counseling

Master's degree in Applied Developmental Psychology or Clinical Psychology

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

TEAMS

OneDrive

Excel

Job description

Job Description - Clinical Research Manager (26004838)

Clinical Research Manager

Psychology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26004838 )

The Center for Parents and Children (CPC) within the Department of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Clinical Manager. The CPC aims to bridge the gap between science and practice in the service of promoting positive outcomes for children and families, with a special emphasis on early childhood. The center provides family-based interventions to parents of young children from predominantly low-income backgrounds in the Pittsburgh community.

Reporting to the Administrative Officer, the Clinical Manager will oversee daily operational functions across the center and work in collaboration with the Principal Investigator. The manager provides supervisory responsibility for a team of staff, including hiring, work assignment and review, performance management, and HR administration.

A valid driver's license is required with access to personal vehicle. Child protection clearances are required prior to the start of employment; offers of employment and start dates are contingent upon their receipt. HIPAA training will be provided upon hire.

Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, clinical psychology, or marriage and family counseling plus 3 years of experience working in a clinical setting. Minimum of 1 year supervising clinicians.

Masters degree in Applied Developmental Psychology or Clinical Psychology preferred. Clinical experience in delivering interventions to families preferred.

Job Summary

Manages day-to-day responsibilities for staff in research study administration, recruitment, and logistics. Develops and implements operational plans and systems for recruitment, data collection, and meeting project goals and deliverables. Ensures study protocols are met and adhered to and facilitates an organizational system for accumulated study data forms and procedures.

Essential Functions

Strong clinical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a range of families and clinical issues. Must work collaboratively with other staff, as well as community and organizational partners, and treat others with courtesy and respect.

Individual in this position must be able to use Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, TEAMS, OneDrive, Excel), a telephone, must be able to make visits to families, and must be able to communicate verbally. Individual must have a valid driver's license and reliable access to a personal vehicle for the purpose of conducting visits.

Physical Effort

Individual must be able to drive a car, travel on and off campus, and be able to lift up to 30 lbs for occasional basic needs good drop-offs. Assistance (both from other staff or in terms of equipment such as a cart) for the lifting of basic needs goods can be provided.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Manager - Clinical Research Coordinator

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Clinical Research

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with occasional weekends and evenings

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range $73,000 to $80,000 annually

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.