Program & Research Manager – Nia Project Research

• Manage administrative and research activities supporting a specialized program or research center
• Develop plans for program growth and development and serve as liaison to committees or organizations
• Plan, coordinate, and implement special events, lectures, seminars, conferences, or research projects
• Develop program communications including websites, publications, multimedia, video productions, and social media
• Coordinate day-to-day research project activities, including administrative tasks, participant recruitment, data collection, and participant compensation
• Track study timelines and monitor milestones
• Prepare and compile progress reports for IPRCE and funding agencies
• Monitor and track grant expenditures
• Manage human subjects protections, including IRB submissions, approvals, and ongoing compliance
• Build and manage the REDCap database with the biostatistics team
• Oversee data entry, quality assurance, and data cleaning
• Hire, train, and supervise research staff
• Collaborate with Co-PIs and the Community Advisory Board to ensure research relevance and community translation
• Liaise with external partners
• Assist in preparing conference abstracts, manuscripts, and reports for participants and stakeholders
• Perform additional related responsibilities as needed

• A bachelor's degree in business or related field
• Five years of professional experience in a related field such as business administration, research, or information systems management
• Program or project management experience strongly preferred
• Masters degree preferred
• Interest in mental health and community based participatory research
• Demonstrated research project and program management skills
• Strong written and oral communications
• Familiarity with human subject issues, research compliance, protected health information data requests, and Institutional Review Board approval processes
• Some experience working with database and statistical software
• Ability to perform position tasks generally in person at an Emory University location

Demonstrates expertise in program and project management, with a strong focus on research compliance, human subjects protections, and effective communication. Proficient in managing research activities, coordinating events, and utilizing database and statistical software to support program growth.