PDX Research Manager

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Work type:Faculty - Career
Location:Portland, OR
Categories:Research/Scientific/Grants, Psychology

Department: Prevention Science Institute
Rank: Senior Research Assistant I
Annual Basis: 12 Month

January 14, 2022; position open until filled

Complete applications must include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Please see psi.uoregon.edu for information about our team and current grants.

The Prevention Science Institute (PSI) at the University of Oregon is a multi-disciplinary institute focused on understanding human development, preventing behavioral health problems, and implementing effective interventions in community settings. The core mission of the PSI is to improve the lives and well-being of at-risk children, individuals, and families throughout the lifespan.

The PDX Research Manager (PRM) will be responsible for a broad set of assignments across multiple federally-funded human subjects’ research projects run out of the Portland office of PSI and led by Dr. Beth Stormshak and Dr. Laura Lee McIntyre. These projects are complex and include multi-site projects, longitudinal research studies, newly funded projects, community partnerships, human subjects data activities, and pilot research and development projects. Current funded research projects within the Portland office bring in several million dollars, annually.

This position provides research administration, project coordination, and unit-level HR and financial services. The PRM works closely with principal investigators, the Project Director, Project Coordinators, and other project staff to implement human subjects research activities within the Portland office. This position will assist with (1) coordinating project staffing, and equipment and supply purchasing; (2) coordinating maintenance of equipment; (3) unit-level financial management and HR tasks in coordination with PSI HR Manager; (4) tracking project milestones; (5) and other research administration similar to but distinct from the project coordinator.

The PRM will also be responsible for recruiting and scheduling participants, scheduling staff, and monitoring the completion of phone, in-person, and mailed participant assessments for multiple research studies within the Portland office. Recruitment duties include screening individuals inquiring about research participation to determine if they meet study inclusion criteria, completing the consent process with these individuals, and scheduling staff for data collection appointments. The PRM will collaborate with the Project Director to maintain IRB compliance on research protocols, provide support in completing grant proposals and reports, and manage the day-to-day operations. The PRM will supervise and train research assistant staff on various research tracking and administrative tasks. The PRM must have knowledge of spoken and written English sufficient to obtain, provide, or exchange scientific information. This position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a specific capacity for sensitivity, confidentiality, diligence, and persistence with regard to engaging and retaining subjects in the study. Ideal candidates will also have familiarity with customer service phone techniques and the ability to enthusiastically and confidently relate research project information.

Additionally, this position will interact regularly with external constituents, administrative colleagues, faculty, and students. This position will report directly to the Project Director, and will play an essential role in supporting PIs, the Project Director, project coordinators, and other project staff running projects out of the Portland PSI office.

Additional Expectations of the Position:
• This position may require independent travel to locations throughout the metro-Portland area, many of which are not regularly serviced by public transportation. The PRM must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and appropriate liability insurance.
• This position may require occasional travel between Eugene and Portland or other research sites.
• Flexibility is required in regard to work schedule and time; the applicant must be able to assist lab staff with scheduling challenges as they arise; and accommodate study participants’ availability.

• A Bachelor's degree with coursework appropriate to the position.
• Six years of progressively responsible experience in research administration and/ or coordination.

• Expertise recruiting study participants and/or conducting standardized interviews.
• Exceptional time management skills, with a strong attention to detail and thoroughness
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with overlapping deadlines and frequent interruptions while maintaining a high level of customer service and professionalism
• Excellent planning and project prioritization skills
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills to obtain, provide, or exchange information with project collaborators and staff, including a capacity for sensitivity, confidentiality, and diligence with regard to personnel and human subjects information
• Demonstrated ability to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds as well as to develop knowledge of, and respect for, those from a broad array of cultures and backgrounds
• Demonstrated ability to learn, understand, explain, and comply with university and government policies, rules, and regulations
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills and ability to analyze, summarize, and effectively present data/information
• Ability to work independently as well as in a collaborative team environment
• Strong organizational and analytical skills with close attention to detail.
• Ability to represent the PSI in a professional manner with a diverse set of stakeholders including, investigators, staff, administrators, students, and research participants
• Ability to manage complex environments in a calm, constructive, and professional manner

• Direct supervisory experience
• 10+ years of participant recruitment experience
• Five+ years of project management experience related to research or grant administration in higher education, research organizations or a related environment.
• Experience with budget and financial management.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and other software programs including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Docs.

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The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans and paid time off. For more information about benefits, visit http://hr.uoregon.edu/careers/about-benefits .

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