Project Manager - Lubbock, United States - Texas Tech University

Description

Major/Essential Functions

The Project Manager will be responsible for assisting in coordinating and implementing research projects, as well as managing day-to-day functions of research projects. This includes managing Institutional Review Board applications, participant recruitment, data collection, data management, and conducting basic statistical analyses. The Project Manager will also be responsible for working with leadership to disseminate research findings in the form of presentations and publications, as well as assist with future grant development. Furthermore, the individual will supervise and direct project personnel, assigning duties and responsibilities to the project personnel, and communicate effectively and regularly with leadership on project progress.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications for this position include having a Bachelor's degree or higher in a health-related field (e.g., psychology, addiction, epidemiology, nutrition) with at least 3 years of research experience. The ideal candidate will also have: (1) experience creating surveys and managing research studies via Qualtrics; (2) successful demonstration of research data management and statistical analysis skills using SPSS, SAS, and/or R; (3) excellent oral and written communication; (4) excellent organizational, detail-oriented, and time management skills; and (5) work effectively in both an individual and team setting across multiple disciplines. Prior project management experience is preferred.

A Bachelor's degree in a health-related field (e.g., psychology, addiction, epidemiology, nutrition)

At least 3 years of research experience

Experience creating surveys and managing research studies via Qualtrics

Successful demonstration of research data management and statistical analysis skills (e.g., SPSS, SAS, R)

Excellent oral and written communication

Excellent organizational, detail-oriented, and time management skills

Ability to effectively work independently and in a team setting across disciplines

Prior project management experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assist in the coordination and implementation of research projects

Ensure clarity and coordination of project communications with leadership

Manage day-to-day functions of research projects

Assist with participant recruitment, data collection, and dissemination of research findings

Perform data management tasks and basic statistical analyses of research projects

Assist with future grant development

Supervise and direct project personnel; assigns duties and responsibilities to project personnel

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree plus three years related experience; OR a combination of education and/or related experience to equal seven years.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.
About Lubbock:Referred to as the "Hub City" because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock's Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.