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Project Manager
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Position Number: 1921225
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Computer and Information Technology

Project Manager

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About the Opportunity:
The Molnar Trauma and Violence Research Lab are looking for a Project Manager to join their team

Responsibilities:
The Project Manager, under the direction of the Principal Investigator, is responsible for managing and coordinating three evaluation research projects in the Molnar Trauma and Violence Research Lab. Two projects are in collaboration with the MA Department of Public Health and the Boston Public Health Commission, and their corresponding clinical sites and councils, each of whom are carrying out interventions to be evaluated in the area of early childhood and infant mental health. The third project is focused on evaluating a community site demonstration project to improve responses to vicarious trauma experienced by first responders and victim-serving agencies in up to twelve communities, led by the International Association of Chiefs of Police. For each of the three evaluation research studies, the position will involve collaborating with these partners to implement data collection for project reporting to funders and for research; coordinating all IRB applications and approvals, managing the overall budgets of both projects; working with faculty who will be guiding the evaluation research methodology; drafting all required reports; assisting with grant writing; and disseminating information about the evaluation results via abstracts, presentations, and participation in writing of peer-reviewed journal articles. The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all program goals and tasks (including participant recruitment, project logistics, and data collection and management) are done in an accurate and efficient manner. The Project Manager will supervise and monitor study tasks, timelines, and work of students on these projects. The Project Manager will also act as the liaison with all groups affiliated with the project and attend clinical site meetings when necessary.

Qualifications:
Minimum requirements include: Master's degree, preferably in social or health sciences. At least 2 years of related research and project management experience is required. Previous experience with project management, data management, managing budgets, writing reports, facilitating meetings and providing supervision is strongly desired. Knowledge about public health and related health topics is essential. Excellent skills in Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint), ability to conduct systematic library/literature searches, basic data analysis skills and outstanding writing/communication skills are required. Must be a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and the ability to work both independently and as a part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:
N/A

Salary Grade:
11

Additional Information:

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

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