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Senior Research Project Manager

Title:
1525-NN_ADMINPRO - Social Scientific Assistant Senior

Business Title:
Senior Research Project Manager

Additional Titles:

Location:
MET PARK

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

Job Family:
Administrative Professional - Not OT Eligible

Position Details:

Summary of Duties:

Apply advanced scientific knowledge to independently manage a highly complex and advanced research project or multiple smaller projects within the Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH).

Independently develops research designs, data collection methods, and strategies for data-management. Manages multiple data collection efforts which may include collaborating agencies or institutions. Identify, or collaborate in the development of, research questions, hypotheses, and objectives. Collaborates with principal investigators in the preparation of grant proposals.

Duties will also include recruiting or overseeing the recruitment and interviewing of human subjects, preparing human subject applications, writing and editing technical reports. Takes a lead on writing manuscripts for publication or presentation, developing and monitoring project budgets, preparing progress reports/proposals, and acting as a liaison between the project team and research partners and funding agencies. Supervises assigned research staff, including conducting performance reviews, mentoring, and hiring.



Essential Duties:

• Data Analysis, Proposals, Publications - 35%
• Study Design and Management - 20%
• Human Subjects Management and Research Coordination - 20%
• Study Budget and Grant Management - 10%
• Leadership and Training - 10%
• Other - 5%

Required Qualifications:

Positions require a Master's degree in social or behavioral science, business or economics discipline and four (4) years of progressively responsible related professional research experience. A PhD in a behavioral science, business or economics discipline may be substituted for up to two (2) years of the required work experience.

Any combination of relevant education and experience, which includes at least 2 years demonstrated leadership experience, may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrated professional research experience that includes preparation of IRB documents and understanding of human subjects' compliance and regulations.
• Demonstrated experience with proactive problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and the ability to take the appropriate autonomous initiative to carry out study-related functions with human subjects.
• Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Experience in the Microsoft Office suite of products.
• Willing to work evenings and weekends on occasion to meet the needs of the project, including scheduling participant visits and contacts, as well as meeting project deadlines.
• Possession of valid driver's license by date of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with American Indian/Alaska Native populations.
• Experience using Microsoft SharePoint for collaboration.
• Demonstrable experience developing, managing, or maintaining research data bases using Access, REDCap, or other, similar data management applications.

Additional Information:

Area/College: WSU Spokane

Department Name: Institute for Research & Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH)

City, State, Zip: Seattle, WA 98101

Department Link: https://ireach.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary Range: $5,337 to $8,172; commensurate with qualifications and experience

In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For more information regarding Administrative Professional (AP) Compensation at Washington State University (WSU), please visit the following website: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for AP staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf. Find total compensation information here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

FTE: 100%

This is a Temporary position.

Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on 03/13/2024. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.

Screening Begin Date: February 13, 2023; open until filled

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions: Applicants must attach the following documents to their online application: 1) resume and 2) cover letter. Applicants are required to include contact information for professional references within the application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Required Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or [email protected].

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Seattle-WA/Senior-Research-Project-Manager_R-8636

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.







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