Non-Exempt Temporary or Casual

University of Minnesota Twin Cities; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in research is seeking a dedicated project and data manager to oversee the administrative and logistical aspects of a vital study. This role involves collaboration with various institutions and requires managing recruitment, enrollment, and participant interactions. The ideal candidate will have experience working with adults with spinal cord injuries and possess strong communication skills. If you are detail-oriented and eager to contribute to impactful research while working with a dynamic team, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to advancing rehabilitation research and making a difference in the lives of participants.

Qualifications

• Experience managing recruitment and enrollment for research studies.
• Strong communication skills and detail-oriented approach required.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative and logistical organization of the study.
• Serve as primary contact for participants and track all activities.

Skills

Experience working with adults with spinal cord injury

Detail-oriented

Integrity

Good communication skills

Familiarity with working with rehabilitation teams

Familiarity with Excel

Willingness to learn RedCap

Education

Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist

Tools

REDCap

Excel

Job description

The project manager will be responsible for the administrative and logistical organization of the study, including interactions with the Veterans Affairs, rehabilitation centers in Duluth, the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, the University of Miami, as well as University services such as the CTI regulatory specialist, and the University of Minnesota and VA institutional review boards.

The project and data manager will prepare and maintain the study materials, the Manual of Operations and Procedures, and the Study Regulatory Binder (UMN Florence eBinder). Training will be provided.

In collaboration with the UMN CTSI, the project and data manager will post information on relevant websites and social media, finalize and share flyers, post information on the ClinTrial.gov website, on CTSI’s StudyFinder and Research Match, contact clinics to place flyers, and update the study information on the Brain Body Mind website (in collaboration with our admin staff).

The primary responsibility of the project and data manager will be to manage recruitment and enrollment by working with Dr. Van de Winckel (Principal Investigator at the University of Minnesota), Dr. Morse (University of Miami), Dr. Looft (VA), as well as the team at the University of Texas Rio Grande, rehabilitation centers for adults with spinal cord injury in Duluth, and SCI community organizations for the distribution of recruitment information to participants and follow-up with potential candidates for screening.

The project and data manager will be the primary point of contact for participants, assist with technical and logistical questions, and direct other questions to the Principal Investigator or study team as needed. The project and data manager will track and monitor all participant activities and handle the scheduling or rescheduling of assessment sessions and meetings. Additionally, the project and data manager will be responsible for managing and checking the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of data in REDCap and the online Box account, reaching out to the research staff and/or participants if needed.

All required qualifications must be included in application materials.

Required qualifications:

• Experience working with adults with spinal cord injury
• Detail-oriented
• Integrity
• Good communication skills
• Familiarity with working with rehabilitation teams
• Familiarity with Excel
• Willingness to learn RedCap, Institutional Review Boards, and other regulatory processes

Preferred qualifications:

• Physical Therapist or Occupational Therapist
• Some experience with administrative and logistical organization of research studies (can be taught)
• Prior experience working with remote teams and/or multiple sites