Project Director I

CP01 University System of New Hampshire; United States; Hybrid; USD 47,920 - 85,410; Full time

Job summary

CP01 University System of New Hampshire is hiring a Project Director to support the PoWER research group’s grant on Long COVID and Disabilities. This role, which offers a hybrid work arrangement, involves collaborating on data collection, analysis, and grant management.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in allied health, strong computer skills, and proven attention to detail. Responsibilities include assisting with deliverables, coordinating research activities, and managing operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in allied health or rehabilitation related fields.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office365, videoconferencing software.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to juggle multiple complex tasks.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting deliverables and reports to sponsors.
• Work with IRB to submit proposals for review.
• Design experiments, collect data, and analyze results.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the project.
• Coordinate with team members for project tasks.

Skills

Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office365

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s degree in allied health or rehabilitation related fields

Tools

Videoconferencing software

Survey and data management software

Job description

Job Summary

Project Director supporting the PoWER research group’s “Living and Working with Long COVID and Disabilities” grant, funded by the Administration for Community Living. Reporting to Dr. Vidya Sundar, Chair and Professor of Occupational Therapy, this 0.75FTE role involves collaborating with faculty, graduate students, and community partners on data collection, analysis, grant management, and dissemination. The position contributes to advancing disability and rehabilitation research and practice and may offer a hybrid work arrangement. This position is supported by external sponsor funding and is contingent upon the availability of those funds; if funding is reduced or discontinued employment may be modified or terminated in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting deliverables and technical reports to sponsor.
• Work with UNH Institutional Review Board (IRB) to submit proposals for review.
• Contribute to designing experiments, collecting data, creating surveys; extracting, collating, and analyzing data; and preparing reports for the advisory board, funding agency, stakeholders, etc.
• Track the progress of implementing the programming and research plan as described in the grant.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the project.
• Coordinate with other team members including graduate or undergraduate students.
• Oversee scheduling and assist with setting recurring meetings, convening advisory boards, etc.
• Assist with preparing manuscripts for peer‑reviewed publications.

Qualifications

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in allied health or rehabilitation related fields.
• Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office365, videoconferencing and scheduling software, and survey and data management software.
• Strict attention to detail and problem‑solving skills in all aspects of a complex project.
• Ability to juggle multiple complex tasks with ease and seek resources when needed.
• Self‑motivated; able to work independently once procedures are learned or established.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with faculty and staff, external partners, stakeholders, and the general public.
• Experience in a university, research, or other institutional setting.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay Range: $47,920.00 – $85,410.00. This range is listed above; actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations.

Location: Durham, New Hampshire

EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.