Research Project Manager
University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill
Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Vacancy ID: NF0008929
Salary Range: $60,000 - $90,000
Position Summary/Description:
The Rural and Underserved Graduate Medical Education Technical Assistance Center at the Cecil G. Sheps Center is seeking a Project Manager to serve as a key member of our dynamic team. The Project Manager will work across state and federally funded technical assistance centers and projects supporting the development of new medical and dental training programs in underserved communities to expand the health workforce.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Management:
- Coordinate and manage tasks to ensure the successful implementation of the TA center’s grant objectives.
- Monitor progress and timelines, ensuring deliverables are met within scope, budget, and deadlines.
- Maintain detailed project documentation, including work plans, reports, and meeting minutes.
Programmatic Support:
- Contribute to the development, implementation, and evaluation of technical assistance initiatives.
- Assist in preparing presentations, training materials, and resources to support program objectives.
Data and Resource Management:
- Respond to data and resource requests from funders, partners, and stakeholders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Assist with compiling, analyzing, and interpreting data to support project goals and reporting requirements.
Stakeholder Support:
- Manage contracted personnel administrative needs, including vendor and independent contract initiation and renewal and payments.
- Organize and participate in stakeholder meetings to keep record of conversation and action items.
- Support relationships with clients, funders, and partners to facilitate clear communication and collaboration.
Research Tasks:
- Support research activities, including literature reviews, data collection, and analysis.
- Support the development of reporting and dissemination products such as reports, articles, and policy briefs.
Education and Experience:
- Experience working in support of graduate medical education and/or health workforce development.
- Proficiency in project management tools and software (e.g., MS Project, Asana, Smartsheet) and data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, SPSS , R).
- Knowledge of best practices in program evaluation and research methodologies.
Essential Skills:
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in data management and reporting.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with grant-funded programs and federal reporting requirements.
AA/EEO Statement:
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
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