RADx Project Director II- COVID-19 Testing Technologies

Company: University of Massachusetts Medical School
Location: Shrewsbury
Posted on: February 25, 2021

Job Description:

Explore the Possibilities and Advance with Us. You can view all open jobs by clicking here or use the following search form to find jobs that suit your specific career interests. RADx Project Director II- COVID-19 Testing Technologies Job Number: 2020-35918
Category: Administrative Professional
Location: Shrewsbury, MA
Shift: Day
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Business Unit: UMass Med School
Department: School - Center for Clinical Research - W826000
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Grade: 46
Union Code: Non Union Position -W60- Non Unit Professional
Num. Openings: 1
Post Date: Nov. 2, 2020 SUMMARY: Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator or designee, the Project Director II manages the day-to-day operations of short term and multi-year research projects. The Project Director II is responsible for the implementation of research projects from inception to completion and manages and coordinates these activities. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Convene and provide overall direction to project teams, which may consist of data staff, research associates, research coordinators and faculty, for the development of project statements, work plans, study designs, grant applications, literature reviews, analysis plans, and project deliverables.
• Identify necessary resources to perform project work, monitor work progress including, data analysis, grant submissions, and report development, and oversee its timely completion
• Oversee development of data collection instruments, survey tools and interview guides, perform and oversee data analysis as necessary
• Abstract results from data analysis sets, summarize findings and incorporate pertinent information into project presentations. Deliver presentation of project results to Principal Investigator and others as required or directed
• Assume responsibility for communication with relevant staff in creating and implementing appropriate project designs and work plans, convene team meetings as appropriate
• Manage day-to-day logistics and operational needs of the projects
• Identify and address problems which may adversely affect performance of project work
• With the Administrator and/or Accountant, prepare draft budgets
• Advise and provide supervision of project staff and consultants and faculty associated with specific projects or assignments. Participation in the hiring and evaluation of project staff
• Perform other duties as required. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Masters' degree in the Life Sciences, Public Health/Education, or related health care field; or equivalent.
  • 5 years' experience in developing, implementing, and evaluating research programs, project management, grant submission, supervision of staff, and fiscal responsibility
  • Experience working in and/or with academic institutions and federal grant programs strongly preferred
  • Familiarity with the policies and procedures of funding agencies
  • Ability to effectively communicate with diverse faculty
  • Proven administrative and management ability in complex environments
  • Excellent writing, editing, communications, interpersonal, and organizational skills UMass Medical School Core Competencies demonstrating the capabilities that are central across all UMMS positions that collectively contribute to UMMS success. Named a U.S. News & World Report
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