Research Project Manager; Mental Health

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.

• 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.

• This position is responsible for supporting complex mixed methods research projects in ongoing studies addressing violence and mental health comorbidities among Black women and families.

• Serve as operational backup for direct participant engagement by conducting study visits or interviews during evening or weekend hours if a staff member is unavailable (as needed).
• Lead and manage all community outreach and recruitment events, including staff coordination, on-site supervision, real-time problem-solving, and ensuring fidelity to study goals, messaging, and engagement protocols.
• Proactively manage staffing coverage, scheduling, and emergent issues that may affect study operations, including participant safety or data integrity, and develop contingency plans.
• Maintain responsibility for real-time operational decision‑making during study activities (including fieldwork and events), ensuring adherence to protocol, IRB requirements, and trauma‑informed research practices.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field.
• Five years of related research experience.
• 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.

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications (i.e., Word, Excel)
• Proficiency in Qualtrics
• Attention to detail
• Experience with health‑related datasets or population surveys
• Experience applying culturally sensitive, non‑stigmatizing practices when managing data and collaborating on research with marginalized populations
• At least a foundational knowledge of SAS or SPSS
• Experience with community‑engaged research

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

Job Posting Title (Working Title):
Research Project Manager (Mental Health)

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD

Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group:
Full Time

Schedule:

Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Location:

Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name:
Mental Health Research Projects

Personnel area:
School of Public Health