Career Center

Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

Managers day-to-day activities of research study.

Job Description

Job Type/Schedule

This position is full-time and works approximately 37.5 hours per week.

Department Name/Job Location

This position is in the Brown School of Social Work at the Danforth Campus.

Essential Functions

POSITION SUMMARY:

Primary responsibilities for this position include managing the day-to-day activities of study, including supervision of any project staff, coordination of evaluation activities, oversight of data collection and analyses, and development of reports and other products.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Manage project evaluation and research.

• Oversee research, development, and writing to meet project deliverables.
• Manage data collection (quantitative & qualitative) content development.
• Actively disseminate project findings: prepare summaries, present at scientific conferences, participate in preparation of manuscripts.

1. Project coordination.

• Manage develop, and coordinate all project activities, including managing expert interviews and serving as the primary contact for external partners.
• Prepare regular progress reports and final reports for funding agency.
• Manage budgetary expenditures in cooperation with financial manager.
• Develop and implement project timelines.
• Deliver and track all components of an intervention.

1. Supervise project staff - Hire, manage, and oversee work of researchassistants (staff and students).
2. Assist in grant development.
3. Perform other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with planning and organization of multi-day events.

• Experience with dissemination and implementation research.

• Supervisory experience.

• Understanding and knowledge of public health terminology.

• Demonstrated superior writing and editing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication (oral and written) skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including faculty, staff, students, public affairs, and health and news organizations.
• Strong analytic skills and the ability to think strategically and programmatically.
• Ability to represent the project effectively with scholars, students, and community groups.
• Ability to work independently and exercise outstanding judgment.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks in a complex organizational environment.
• Ability to manage the projects budget and resources.

Applicant Special Instructions

Interested candidates should include a cover letter and resume with their application materials.

You may combine your cover letter and resume as one document and upload as the resume attachment while applying in the system.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and four years of job-related experienceor a master's degree in public health, social work, social sciences or public policy.
• Experience working with low-income populations.
• Experience in project management.

Grade

R09

Salary Range

$38,900.00 - $70,600.00 / 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.

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

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to an individualâ™s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability status, protected veteran status, national or ethnic origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation. Women, minorities, protected veterans and the disabled are strongly encouraged to apply.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

Applicant Instructions

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