Project Manager

Syracuse University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,500 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY is hiring a Project Manager to oversee a 3-year PCORI-funded study on inclusive health research for adults with intellectual disability. You will work with PIs from Syracuse and Columbia to manage day-to-day operations and ensure milestones are met.

Required is a Master’s degree in Public Health, Bioethics, Psychology or a related field with 3–5 years of social/behavioral research experience, plus strong communication and data management skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3–5 years of social/behavioral research experience.
• Knowledge of mixed methods social-behavioral research and data collection, protocol development, IRB review, study design, analysis, and research-related software.
• Experience in research project management and coordination.

Responsibilities

• Data collection and reporting on inclusion of adults with intellectual disability in health research; provide ongoing updates to PIs.
• Develop study materials and manage daily project activities; coordinate meetings with investigators and Steering Committee.
• Prepare data reports for research aims; assist with dissemination and manage financial transactions for consultants and study participants.

Skills

Mixed methods research

Research project management

Study team management

Communication skills

Deadline management

Education

Master’s Degree in Public Health/Bioethics/Psychology or related field

Tools

Reference management software

Project management software

Databases

Job description

Project Manager

Posting Details

Job # | 042949

Department Code | 22019-5072

Department | Aging Studies Institute

Job Title | Project Manager

Location | Syracuse, NY

Campus | Syracuse, NY

Commitment to On-Campus Experience | Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range | $66,500 - $70,000

Pay Determination | Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level | S5

FLSA Status | Exempt

Hours

• 8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)
• 8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)
• Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type | Full-time

Unionized Position Code | Not Applicable

Job Description | Project ENGAGE is an academic-community partnership creating new tools to promote the responsible inclusion of adults with intellectual disability in health research. The Project Manager will work directly under the principal investigators (PIs) at Syracuse and Columbia Universities to manage and carry out all aspects, including the day-to-day operations, of a 3-year PCORI-funded, stakeholder-engaged, mixed methods study on improving consent in patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research with adults with intellectual disability.

Education and Experience | Master’s Degree in Public Health, Bioethics, Psychology or related field 3-5 years’ plus experience in social/behavioral research

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of mixed methods social-behavioral research and data collection, including protocol development, IRB review, study design, analysis, and research-related software programs (reference management, project management, databases)
• Research project management experience
• Study team management
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple deadlines

Responsibilities

• Data collection – Collect and report on data collection related to the inclusion of adults with intellectual disability in health research; including the implementation of research study protocols involving recruitment of study participants, data collection, and analysis. Deliver on-going written updates and summaries to the principal investigators at Syracuse University and Columbia University based on the research aims described in the funded PCORI (Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute) award and as directed by the principal investigators
• Develop Research Study Materials – Assist with the development of various components and materials for the research study. This includes managing the daily activities of the project so that the project milestones are achieved on time. Preparing initial drafts of and making revisions to study materials (e.g., data collection protocols and instruments, recruitment materials, IRB review materials) for review by the principal investigators, consultants, and Steering Committee members. Coordinate meetings with principal investigators, consultants, and Steering Committee members.
• Data Analysis – Prepare data and write data reports for each research aim for ongoing monitoring by the principal investigators. Follow best practices and approved research protocols for preparing, cleaning, and analyzing data. Prepare data for the statistician as directed by the principal investigators. Prepare data summaries for review by the Steering Committee. Contribute to dissemination products and reports to funder. Initial preparation of financial transactions related to payments for consultants, Steering Committee members, and study participant payments.

Physical Requirements | Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment | Not Applicable

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Job Posting Date | 07/24/2026

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