Project Manager Research - Ophthalmology

Scheduled Hours

40


Position Summary

The Department of Ophthalmology has an outstanding opportunity for a Research Project Manager. The Research Project Manager (RPM) will provide professional and administrative level lead support for multi-funded and multi-site research studies with a focus on epidemiology, ophthalmic imaging and ophthalmology evaluation, neuroimaging analyses, and dementia neuropathology. The RPM will be responsible for the coordination and administration of these research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator.

The RPM will develop, implement, and coordinate research and administrative procedures for the successful management of the research projects. The RPM will perform diverse duties that include overall administrative and research support for the PI and co- investigators, writing and editing reports, developing and monitoring reports, submitting/maintaining IRB applications, processing/maintaining the budget, working with collaborating institutions and other national and international project collaborators, and training/directing the work of assigned staff in related areas as needed.


Job Description


Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages research, core projects, and training and/or dissemination of programs. Leads research projects and manages staff performing all project components.
• Provides technical and managerial expertise associated with the implementation of studies and projects.
• May participate in the development of research grants and contracts.
• Provides oversight for accounting functions and financial oversight of project budgets and all expenditures. Provides support to the school's grants in support of the center work.
• May supervise staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

Job Location /

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).

Equipment:

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.


Required Qualifications


Education:
Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience:
Project Coordination (3 Years)

Skills:
Not Applicable

Driver's License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.


More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.


Preferred Qualifications


Education:
Master's degree

Certifications/Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills:
Analytical Thinking, Communication, Confidentiality, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Project Administration, Working Independently


Grade

G12


Salary Range

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.


Questions


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Accommodation


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All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.


Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.


Benefits Statement


Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower…