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RESEARCH PROJECT MGR, UNIVERSITY
Job Title: RESEARCH PROJECT MGR, UNIVERSITY
Job Code: 1007
FLSA: E
Job Level: 68
Revised Date: 06/30/2018
Job Family: JF 05
Occupational Summary
Develop, coordinate and supervise research and administrative activities of the described program evaluation project conducted by principal investigator(s) including review and supervise activities performed by subordinates in the collection, compilation, documentation and analysis of research data.
Work Performed
Collaborate with principal investigator(s), research staff, and/or staff on site in developing and conducting program evaluation activities.
Assist in the development of guidelines/protocols and measurement tools and other processes as appropriate for the collection of program evaluation data.
Confer with other staff involved in data collection, data analysis, and the execution of the evaluation to ensure compliance with protocol guidelines and adherence to requirements of the contract; identify problems and take action as appropriate; review study files to ensure accuracy and completeness of data.
Prepare a variety of narrative and analytical reports and correspondence for data management section; monitor adherence to established timelines and recommend corrective action as necessary.
Analyze and interpret data in conjunction with principal investigator (s), statisticians and other members of the research team as appropriate; prepare presentations and written reports and analysis setting forth progress, trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions; collaborate on the preparation of manuscripts for publication, as appropriate.
Identify problems and/or inconsistencies in data collection, recommend corrective action as appropriate.
Coordinate the development of forms, questionnaires and the application of research techniques; write procedures manuals for data collection and coding.
Review journals, abstracts and scientific literature to keep abreast of new developments and to obtain information regarding previous studies to aid in the planning of new studies.
Supervise work of technical and professional support personnel involved in planning, implementation; ensure distribution of supplies and equipment for execution of research protocols.
Manage relationships with all project stakeholders.
Work with grants manager to ensure fiscal oversight of project through the development of detailed budgets and schedules.
Travel to sites to oversee on-site program evaluation activities.
Perform other related duties incidental to work described herein.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Master's degree in social sciences or similar curricula preferred.
Experience
Minimum of three years of related program evaluation experience.
OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Skills
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