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Research Program Manager

Employer
Johns Hopkins University
Location
Maryland, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
Feb 26, 2021

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General Summary/Purpose:

The Research Program Manager will manage activities for the Communities Leveraging Evidence for Action and Resources (CLEAR) project, an applied set of community research projects that aim to identify strengths and assets and understand health, social, and service needs of transgender and non-binary individuals living in and around Baltimore. These studies are operated in partnership with the Maryland Department of Health to assess prevalence and trends in HIV, health and risk behaviors, service utilization, and related social determinants in order to inform local and national programs and policies. The ideal candidate has a high level of responsibility and independence, experience working with transgender and non-binary people, in community based behavioral data collection; is knowledgeable about transgender health, HIV, and/or related social and health issues; and is able to interact with and effectively supervise diverse populations in a highly professional, compassionate, confident, and knowledgeable manner. The position includes a combination of administrative, program management, and scholarly activities.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

    Oversee day-to-day project implementation of biobehavioral survey and qualitative research: planning/preparation, data collection, data analysis and communication of results, IRB, participant referrals, budgeting, and compliance with relevant protocols and confidentiality requirements
  • Oversee hiring, training, supervision, management, and evaluation of project staff
  • Address and mediate conflicts through a trauma-informed lens
  • Monitor and manage study progress (including tracking project-related work, providing staff support, and troubleshooting and resolving problems)
  • Prepare materials for reports and manuscripts
  • Coordinate project related meetings
  • Facilitate communications among members of the project team and project stakeholders
  • Foster relationships with community stakeholders and partners and facilitate community access to study results
  • Manage project administrative details
  • Other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications (mandatory):

  • Bachelor's degree in related discipline (e.g., public health or behavioral science).
  • 5 years related experience.
  • Demonstrated supervisory or lead responsibilities.
  • Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative methods and analysis approaches.
  • Demonstrated applied research skills.
  • Demonstrated management experience.
  • Ability to interact sensitively, effectively, and professionally with individuals from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, educational backgrounds, and life experiences.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Related Master's preferred.

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Prefer certified in HIV Counseling and Testing or willingess to complete.
  • Maryland driver’s license.
  • Familiarity with and enthusiasm for enhancing transgender health resources and services. Experience working with marginalized and diverse populations.
  • Interest or knowledge of transgender health, harm reduction, social determinants, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive approaches.
  • Strong project management skills and ability to manage complex workload.
  • Experience managing/coordinating outreach or community-based research studies or programs
  • Supporting the development of operating procedures, work plans, initiatives, programs or projects
  • Advising and mentoring diverse staff and/or students
  • Ability to initiate and maintain professional relationships with diverse groups
  • Experience in programs designed to understand or address health disparities
  • Quantitative and/or qualitative data skills and knowledge of research methods.
  • Sharp attention to detail and capacity to deliver quality work product within the required deadline.
  • Self-starter and ability to work independently and as a member of the team.
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills.
  • Proficiency with remote work collaborative technology (Zoom, MS Office 365, DropBox).

Supervisory Responsibility:

  • Up to 10 full time and/or casual staff, varies depending on stage of data collection.

Classified Title: Research Program Manager
Working Title: Research Program Manager ​​​​​
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $52,495-$72,210 (commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday/8:30am-5:30pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: 05-MD:School of Public Health
Department name: 10001130-HBS-Research Projects
Personnel area: School of Public Health

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

The following additional provisions may apply depending on which campus you will work. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

EEO is the Law
Learn more:
https://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
Important legal information
http://hrnt.jhu.edu/legal.cfm

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