Research Area Specialist Senior - Term Limit

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume/CV and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Up to three professional references should be available upon request.

Job Summary

The Overdose Prevention Engagement Network (OPEN) is a diverse team dedicated to improving lives and reducing harms of substance use. By engaging with individuals, communities, and organizations, OPEN shares education and resources to strengthen person-centered prevention, treatment, and recovery.

We are looking for a dedicated Research Area Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will manage several complex research projects, including our STEPS (Strategies for Enhancing Perioperative Care for Surgical Patients with Opioid Tolerance) NIH R01, and facilitate both ongoing and new partnerships with the Collaborative Quality Initiatives (CQIs). This role involves overseeing research plans, reviewing progress, evaluating results, overseeing data collection and analysis, developing and implementation of patient care pathways, completing required sponsored reports, developing protocols and criteria, managing the IRBs, leading project meetings, overseeing and assisting with manuscript writing and development, supervising other project staff, and presenting at meetings and conferences. This role will require excellent communication and organization skills, team collaboration, and the ability to quickly learn and adapt in a fast-paced research environment.

This hybrid position requires 2-3 days per a week in our office located at the North Campus Research Complex in Ann Arbor.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

Research Project Management:

• Oversee the strategic planning, development, and operational execution of the STEPS R01 project.
• Apply broad knowledge of measurement and analysis to assess project performance and prepare reports on the progress of the project throughout the lifecycle of the project as required by the funder.
• Provide overall project team management to include leadership, guidance, coordination of activities and assistance to project team members as required.
• Supervise and mentor one full time Clinical Research Assistant and several part-time temporary Research Assistants.
• Oversee the scheduling of study volunteers, obtaining informed consent, coordinating study visits, developing study procedures, and maintaining a record of study visits, ensuring protocol compliance and data quality, and completing study closeout activities.
• Lead the recruitment of hospitals for participation in the study and training for care pathway implementation.
• Facilitate the development of educational resources and patient care pathways as needed to meet project deliverables.
• Lead project team meetings, to include advanced agenda sharing
• Collaborate with OPEN leadership on reporting, budget planning, resource allocation, and sustainability.

Collaborative Quality Initiatives (CQI) Partnership Engagement:

• Develop and nurture partnerships with the Collaborative Quality Initiatives
• Assess and identify opportunities for process improvements and best practices within the CQIs as they relate to OPEN initiatives
• Collaborate with partners to design, implement, and evaluate CQI + OPEN projects
• Collect, analyze, and use data to guide decision-making and measure the impact of projects
• Facilitate regular meetings, workshops, and feedback sessions with stakeholders
• Prepare reports and presentations to communicate CQI activities and outcomes
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the organization

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor Degree in a related field and 5 - 6 years of professional experience.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience leading projects in accordance with set budgets
• Exceptional leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on strategic planning and risk management.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management software and tools.
• Ability to work independently with strong initiative and also collaborate effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Applications: word, excel, outlook, and PowerPoint.

Desired Qualifications*

• Bachelor Degree in Nursing or Masters Degree preferred.
• Familiarity with Epic or other electronic health record(s).
• Experience with federal and state funded research projects.
• Experience with research at an academic medical center.
• Experience with developing and implementing clinical care pathways for complex patients.
• Experience or familiarity with the structure of the Collaborative Quality Initiatives.

Work Schedule

This hybrid position requires 2-3 days per a week in our office located at the North Campus Research Complex in Ann Arbor.

Work Locations

2800 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48109 NCRC 16 Suite #G008E

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes .

Additional Information

Please note: This position is term-limited through 9/30/2026 with the possibility of renewal based on need and available funding. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

253805

Working Title

Research Area Specialist Senior - Term Limit

Job Title

Research Area Specialist Sr

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Anesthesiology Department

Posting Begin/End Date

8/28/2024 - 9/27/2024

Career Interest

Research