Project Manager Research (Hybrid) - Neurology

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 58,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a leader to manage departmental operations for community outreach-focused studies under the Memory and Aging Project (MAP). You will supervise projects, programs, and cores, and optimize day-to-day workflows across staff to support culturally tailored care.

You will partner with the research team to enhance diversity, inclusion, and a welcoming environment for participants, while providing financial oversight and staff supervision in a university setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• 3 years of project coordination or related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages departmental operations and staff for MAP-related studies.
• Oversees projects, programs, and cores; optimizes day-to-day workflows.
• Partners with research team to enhance culturally tailored care and inclusion.
• Provides oversight of budgets and financial expenditures for the center.

Skills

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Confidentiality

Detail-Oriented

Group Problem Solving

Interpersonal Communication

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Organizational Planning

Project Administration

Timeline Management

Working Independently

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary

Manages the departmental operations for community outreach-focused studies under the Memory and Aging Project (MAP). Oversees the implementation of all department operational activities. Provides leadership on the daily operation of the department. Manages departmental projects, programs, and Cores and optimizes day-to-day workflows among multiple staff. The position will partner with the research team to continue to cultivate culturally tailored care, increase diversity and inclusion, and provide a welcoming environment for research.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages research, core projects, and training and/or dissemination of programs. Leads research projects and manages staff performing all project components.
• Optimizes workflows to ensure completion of community-based clinical and cognitive assessments while maintaining an environment that is safe, comfortable, and culturally appropriate for patients and their families.
• Provides technical and managerial expertise associated with the culturally tailored implementation of studies and projects.
• May participate in the development of research grants and contracts.
• Provides oversight for accounting functions and financial oversight of project budgets and all expenditures. Provide support to the school's grants in support of the center work.
• Supervises staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.
• This position will have community engagement and will occasionally need to conduct work at community partner centers in addition to Washington University.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses

No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience

Project Coordination (3 Years)

No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills

Not Applicable

Analytical Thinking, Communication, Confidentiality, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Organizational Planning, Project Administration, Timeline Management, Working Independently

Driver's License

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Grade

G12

Salary Range

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email [e-mail] or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.