Project Manager - Hybrid - 140208

Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, the Project Manager will independently manage one or more complex, medium to large extramurally funded public health research projects supported by state, federal, and other research funding mechanisms involving tobacco, cannabis, substance use, behavioral health, implementation science, prevention, regulatory science, and community-engaged research.

The Project Manager will work closely with investigators, research staff, community partners, and external collaborators to support the development, implementation, and overall management of research and evaluation activities. Responsibilities include coordinating multi-component research projects; supporting intervention, curriculum, and training development activities; overseeing project operations and timelines; facilitating communication among stakeholders and collaborating organizations; contributing to data management, analysis, dissemination, and reporting activities; and ensuring successful execution of project goals and deliverables.

The Project Manager will contribute to implementation and evaluation efforts involving mixed-methods research, technology-supported interventions and training systems, stakeholder-engaged research activities, and policy- and practice-relevant public health initiatives. The position may also provide guidance, training, and task oversight to research staff, students, or project personnel as needed.

• Demonstrated leadership and management skills. Strong decision-making skills and ability to use independent judgment to quickly set priorities and to solve problems. Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to unexpected events and crises.

• Flexibility to adapt to frequent changes in a large and dynamic work environment.

• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings.

• Thorough knowledge of and experience with IRB regulations, Human Subjects Rights and informed consent procedures.

• Strong practical knowledge and experience in developing, implementing, and managing behavioral research.

• Ability to work effectively as a member of the project team.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently, accurately with attention to detail, maintain confidentiality, and function effectively under deadline pressures to fulfill assignments on schedule. Excellent organizational skills.

• Advanced knowledge of experimental protocols, data gathering, protocol design and evaluation.

• Excellent written (using correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation), verbal and interpersonal communication skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility in order to work effectively with co-workers, supervisor, investigators at other sites, study participants, local university administrators, and UCSD and regulatory personnel.

• Demonstrated extensive experience in research protocol start up procedures.

• Advanced computer skills including knowledge of PC software applications such as Word and Excel to produce manuscripts, reports, correspondence, graphs, and spreadsheets to generate, track, and analyze required data. Demonstrated ability to navigate and utilize electronic mail systems and the internet to conduct searches, etc.

• Demonstrated experience in prioritizing workload independently and giving direction to other team members.

• Demonstrated experience in providing work direction and maintaining an efficient project team.

• Strong demonstrated experience in planning meetings and decision making.

• Demonstrated experience in project development and coordination, strategic planning, grant writing and development. Ability to contribute important original ideas pertaining to the planning, development, modification, and execution of new research studies and ancillary studies that build on existing work.

• Advanced practical knowledge and experience in the development of programmatic and/or clinical intervention related to tobacco and cannabis control.

• Demonstrated knowledge of tobacco control.

• Demonstrated knowledge of wireless technology applications as persuasive devices in behavior change.

• Graduate degree (PhD) in public health, psychology, education, or related field with extensive theoretical knowledge of behavior change as it relates social norms.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Complies with all policies and standards.

• Complies with the University of California, San Diego Health (UCSDH) Principles of Community. This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

• Occasional evenings and weekends, or university holidays may be required.

• Must be available to travel nationally several times per year.