Research Project Manager

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION

Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.

Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

The role of this Project Manager position is to coordinate activities of multiple research projects within the School of Medicine, as well as to support the development of new grant proposals. Currently funded projects that this manager will support include (1) the NIH-funded study, Examining racial disparities in fatal overdose, self-harm, and perpetrating assaults following law enforcement-mediated involuntary commitment and (2) the Duke Endowment Foundation (DEF)-funded study, Supporting People with Serious Mental Illness Upon Release from Incarceration-The Formerly Incarcerated Transition (FIT) Wellness Clinic. Specifically, for the first project, we will conduct interviews with people following their hospital discharge for an involuntary commitment to better understand their perspectives on hospitalization, the events leading up to hospitalization, and future care seeking. For the second project, we will conduct interviews with people following release from incarceration to better understand the barriers and facilitators to routine healthcare and mental healthcare and, for individuals in the FIT and FIT Wellness Programs, patient's experiences with the specific programs including perceived strengths and limitations of programs.

As Project Manager, the person in this position will be responsible for activities generally falling under the following categories:

• Drafting IRB modifications and renewals and communicating with regulatory coordinators
• Coordinating meetings, developing agendas
• Developing and carrying out study timelines and procedures
• Coordinating/writing progress reports and grant applications to funders and potential funders
• Tracking recruitment and enrollment, including creation of weekly reports
• Tracking and disbursing gift cards to study participants
• Contacting potential participants to explain the study, obtain informed consent, and arrange interview times
• Conducting participant interviews
• Contributing to coding and analysis of interview data
• Assisting with the development of academic presentations and publications and other reports

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Demonstrates excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Has familiarity with implementation of the Transitional Care Network model.
• Familiar with regulatory requirements (i.e. NIH, IRB).
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Experienced with study enrollment for investigations addressing health and healthcare for people with serious mental illness.
• Experienced conducting or supporting qualitative research addressing continuity of care for people released from prison.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
• Has familiarity with implementation of the Transitional Care Network model.
• Familiar with regulatory requirements (i.e. NIH, IRB).
• Demonstrates the ability to manage multiple research projects simultaneously.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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