Program/Project Assistant II - Dept. Internal Medicine

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University on the Detroit campus seeks a skilled Program/Project Assistant II to support development, implementation, and maintenance of programs and projects within the Internal Medicine department.

You will coordinate activities, conduct data collection, and work with staff and external groups to meet program goals. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Reasonable knowledge and experience of structured interviewing techniques.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Some knowledge of and experience in longitudinal research projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to interact with various socio-economic groups.
• Some supervisory experience.
• Strong written and/or oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Participate in and coordinate specific program and/or project activities, research methodologies and initiatives; conduct detailed data collection techniques including one-to-one interviews.
• Interface with program staff, participants and supporters to assess goals, objectives and needs; recommend procedural changes to support activities.
• Develop materials and informational/promotional activities; assist in data management and report generation.
• Serve as liaison to outside agencies, vendors, study groups or individuals and university personnel; may conduct on-site visits.
• Provide supervision to subordinate personnel where applicable; train in procedures and create training materials.
• Assist in day-to-day administration; establish work schedules, conduct meetings and monitor activities.

Job description

Program/Project Assistant II - Dept. Internal Medicine

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedProgram/Project Assistant II - Dept. Internal Medicine atits Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university locatedin the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from allbackgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educationalopportunities which prepare students for success in a globalsociety.

Essential functions (job duties):

Position Purpose:

Provide specialized staff support and assistance in thedevelopment, implementation and maintenance of programs and/orprojects for a School, College and/or Center/Institute at theUniversity. May perform data analysis and apply establishedtechniques and methods in servicing clients, research design andstudy to meet the mission and goal of a specific program and/orproject area.

Essential Job Functions:

Participate in and coordinate specific program and/or projectactivities, research methodologies and initiatives; conductinvolved data collection techniques which may include one-to-onedetailed structured interviews. Interface with program/projectstaff participants and supporters to assess and determine goals,objectives and needs; recommend procedural changes to supportoperational activities; develop materials andinformational/promotional activities.

Serve as liaison and resources to outside agencies, organizations,vendors, subject study groups or individuals and Universitypersonnel. May conduct on-site visits and interview sessions toestablish relationship as well as accessibility with specific studygroups and individuals. May negotiate vendor services, assist inobtaining conference sponsorship.

Assist and participate in database management activities. Monitorinput of data; verify accuracy to ensure information is reliablefor report generation, synthesis and analysis. Generate variousstatistical reports utilizing appropriate software packages;analyze data which may include applying established researchmethods, techniques and principles; consult with principalinvestigator, supervisor and/or technical professional.

May provide functional supervision to subordinate professional,volunteer and student personnel. Train in appropriate technicalmethods and procedures. Develop specific program and/or projectmaterials and, dependent upon the operation, any related trainingmanuals; conduct training sessions and individual or grouppresentations. Participate in recruitment and selection ofsubordinate personnel.

Assist in day-to-day administration of operational activities;establish work schedules and agendas; assign and monitorprogram/project work activities; conduct meetings to evaluate workactivities. Keep abreast of developments in research methodologiesand techniques and integrate such in operational activity oractivities of assigned area.

Prepare written correspondence, memorandums, reports andinformational pieces on program activities. Coordinate and arrangeprogram meeting, presentations, activities and services. Develophandbooks, brochures and/or informational packets related toprogram/project.

Perform related work as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university or anequivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Reasonable knowledge and experience of structured interviewingtechniques.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Some knowledge of and experience in longitudinal researchprojects.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to interact with various socio-economic groups.
• Some experience in social science research methodologies,statistical sampling and design techniques and data analysispreferred.
• Some knowledge of a specific discipline or the operationalactivities of an assigned area, e.g. psychology, computingtechnology, child development, teacher education, etc.
• Some supervisory experience.
• Strong written and/or oral communication skills.
• Typically, incumbents have had experience working on service orresearch projects as a student intern or volunteer.

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0609 - Internal Medicine

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offeredemployment to undergo a background check, including a criminalhistory check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,the university will inform you if a background check isrequired.