Research Project Manager (Research Administration)

Johns Hopkins, founded in 1876, is America's first research
university and home to nine world-class academic divisions working
together as one university.

We are seeking a Research Project Manager who will
work under the general supervision of a PI(s) to manage the
administrative and scientific implementation of a single complex
and/or multiple research projects. As part of a research team,
collaborates with faculty, develops project plan(s), develops SOPs,
and oversees all activities for one or more research projects. Has
accountability for grant submission and administration, and
regulatory compliance. Supervises or oversees other exempt level
research staff; may oversee staff at local or multiple sites.

The Research Project Manager will provide flexible operational
and scientific support across multiple research and program
initiatives focused on adolescent, family, and community health.
This role will help coordinate cross-project priorities and advance
implementation activities, partner engagement, grant-related work,
and research and program deliverables.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Partner with investigator(s) and exercises independent

judgement in managing the conduct of the research on behalf of the
PI.

• Participate in scientific discussions with collaborators, PIs,

and funding organizations.

• Collaborate with PI on protocol development and study

design.

• Develop, or oversee development of standard operating

procedures and data collection forms from protocol.

• Train and provide oversight of research data management and

regulatory compliance issues.

• Develop, or oversee development of, study budget(s) and ensure

that all study costs are included in the budget.

• Responsible for finance-related issues.
• Ensure the development, testing and evaluation of manuals,

questionnaires, and coding structures, for the efficient collection
of data.

• Oversee data collection and validation.
• Oversee quality control of study data
• Lead study meetings to examine data, determine next steps, and

implement changes to protocol operations based on results and
goals.

• Contribute to presentations and manuscripts.
• Hire, supervise, and manage performance of other exempt-level

research staff.

• Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

• Coordinate cross-project priorities by organizing work plans,

tracking deadlines and deliverables, and following up on action
items across research and program teams.

• Prepare and refine project-specific materials, including grant

proposal content, funder updates, research summaries,
presentations, training resources, and dissemination products.

• Coordinate meetings, trainings, webinars, and collaborative

activities with academic, clinical, and community partners; manage
related communications and logistical follow-up.

• Take on emerging research and administrative priorities as

needed, including background research, synthesis of information,
preparation of briefings, and support for new initiatives.

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and

PowerPoint; ability to manage competing deadlines and produce
polished written materials.

On call or non-standard work hour
requirements

• Position may involve travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
• Five years of related research experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory or lead responsibilities.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience,

and additional related experience may substitute for required
education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to
the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Experience with community-engaged health research, qualitative

research

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Budget Management - Advanced
• Data Management and Analysis - Advanced
• Finance Project Management - Advanced
• Oral and Written Communications - Advanced
• Project Management - Advanced
• Regulatory Compliance - Advanced
• Report Writing - Advanced
• Resource Data Quality Assurance - Advanced
• Research Desig - Advanced
• Strategic Thinking - Advanced

The core technical skills listed are most essential;
additional technical skills may be required based on specific
division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Project
Manager

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD

Starting Salary Range: $57,195 - $100,040 Annually
($60,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: School of Nursing (New York -
Harlem/Bronx)

Department name: Research Administration

Personnel area: School of Nursing

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a
pre-employment background check.

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Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation
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campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise
accordingly.

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employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees
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