Project Director

The Ohio State University; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University seeks a Project Director for the Government Resource Center to oversee health policy research and quality improvement initiatives. This role involves leading evaluations, providing technical assistance, and supervising project management staff. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree with extensive relevant experience and strong leadership in quality improvement.

Benefits

Training and mentorship

Professional development opportunities

Family-friendly workplace

Qualifications

• Five years of relevant experience required; three years with a Master’s degree.
• Leadership experience in quality improvement.
• Managerial experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead applied health policy research initiatives.
• Supervise project management staff.
• Implement evaluations for quality improvement efforts.

Skills

Leadership in quality improvement

Project management

Research design

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

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Job Title: Project Director

Department: Health Sciences | Government Resource Center

The Ohio Colleges of Medicine Government Resource Center invites applications for a Project Director. The successful candidate will direct, lead, promote, and administer applied health policy research initiatives and quality improvement science implementation and evaluation collaboratives for the GRC. Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and leading evaluations for statewide quality improvement efforts, providing technical assistance for research design and interpretation, serving as a member of the GRC Leadership Team, supervising project management staff, and potentially serving as a PI for projects.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.

Required Qualifications:

Five years of relevant experience required; three years with a Master’s degree. Requires successful completion of a background check and drug screen.

Desired Qualifications:

Leadership experience in quality improvement, managerial experience; eight years of relevant experience preferred.

Function: Business Planning and Operations

Sub-function: Project Management

Career Level: People Leader - Managerial - 2

The GRC’s mission is to identify, research, and disseminate innovative practices to improve healthcare access for Ohioans through partnerships with healthcare, state, and academic leaders. Current work includes issues in public health and health services such as family health, behavioral health, Medicaid, chronic conditions, and health system payment innovation. More info: https://grc.osu.edu/Projects

The GRC supports a family-friendly workplace with in-person and remote-hybrid work options. We provide training, mentorship, and professional development to foster future leadership from within.

Location: Pressey Hall (0309)

Position Type: Regular

Scheduled Hours: 40

Shift: First Shift

Note: Final candidates are subject to a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post-offer process.

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