Research Resources Project Coordinator - School Of Public Health

Research Resources Projects Coordinator

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Research Resources Projects Coordinator to join the Office of Research Affairs in the School of Public Health. Reporting directly to the Director Networks Research Resources, this position is responsible for coordinating a wide range of special projects and key phases of larger initiatives from initial planning to final execution. The ideal candidate will possess a strong combination of organizational skills, project management expertise, and the ability to exercise considerable judgment and initiative. This role is crucial in facilitating communication and collaboration between faculty, research staff, and university partners to ensure the timely and successful completion of research projects.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide project leadership in collaboration with internal stakeholders and research partners to define project scope, goals, and deliverables for timely submissions.
• Develop work plans, create project estimates, and establish realistic timelines and milestones with research staff. Identify necessary resources for successful project execution. Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential risks, and devise contingency plans.
• Effectively communicate project expectations and status updates to ORA leadership, SPH team members, partners, supervisors, and other stakeholders.
• Develop and deliver detailed progress reports, proposal plans, submission requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Conduct post-project assessments and evaluations to identify lessons learned and opportunities for future improvement.
• Provide direct support to the Center Director and leadership team, performing a variety of duties as assigned to meet the daily needs of the center.

Working Conditions:

• Normal office environment.
• Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations.

Physical Effort:

• Typically sitting at a desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment:

• Office equipment.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in public health, social sciences or natural sciences.
• Three years of post-graduate experience in project management in an academic research environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in research coordination, preferably within a scientific academic or research setting.

Education:

• Master's degree

Certifications:

• No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

• No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

• Analytical Thinking, Detail-Oriented, Grant Coordination, Interpersonal Relationships, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Office 365, Multitasking, Oral Communications, Organizing, Project Coordination, Project Management, Project Management Tools, Project Planning, Project Presentations, Relationship Building, Sound Judgment, Stakeholder Engagement, Strategic Thinking, Working Independently, Written Communication

Grade: G11

Salary Range: $53,100.00 - $90,600.00 / Annually

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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.

Personal:

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness:

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family:

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We've got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

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