*Research Project Manager

Job Description

Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities!

Duties:

• Serves as the project lead for assigned research and evaluation projects.
• Designs program evaluation research studies, to include, reviewing scientific literature, identifying study objectives and goals for process, product and outcomes (e.g. logic models), developing research instruments/protocols, and identifying appropriate statistical analyses.
• Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data. Performs high-level statistical analyses.
• Authors written reports and publications based on data collected and present findings to various audiences.
• Supervises and trains teams of project staff.
• Develops grant/proposals and contracts and works with clients to obtain other sources of funding for projects.
• Develops project implementation plans (identifies materials and human resources needed for timely completion of project).
• Works with administrative staff and department director to develop project budget and contracts for projects. Monitors expenditures.
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Job Requirements

Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND:

• 36 months of experience in project management, evaluation design, and research.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 84 months of related experience.

Skills:

• Strong communication (oral and written)
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives
• Able to effectively evaluate projects/programs and produce comprehensive reports
• Able to design and manage project evaluation studies (e.g. budget, project plan, etc.)
• Project management/supervisory skills
• Statistical data analyses skills

Working Conditions

• Physical: Must be able to engage in repetitive motions. Manual dexterity. Ability to sit for short or extended periods of time.
• Environment: Standard office work environment.

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