POSITION OBJECTIVE

Working with a high degree of independence and under the general direction of the principal investigator, the Project Manager will provide management for a large NIH-funded, multi-year research project focus on using technology for patients to self-manage their hand hygiene. The study is funded by NIH-National Institute on Aging. The project manager will be responsible for daily operations to ensure continuous study operations and act as a liaison between the research team and the research sites. This includes the supervision of all personnel involved with the project, recruitment of subjects, delivery of the intervention, and data management. In addition, the project manager is responsible for maintaining all records, progress reports to NIH and budget management under the supervision of the principal investigator. The project manager will ensure that study activities are completed in compliance with all Good Clinical Practices, HIPAA, and the Institutional Review Board regulations. May manage and coordinate multiple research projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Manage and coordinate all aspects of the project including data management, cleaning, and data analysis. Communicate regularly with the principal investigator to address key issues in recruitment, retention, data collection, and other applicable issues. Develop operational procedures and protocols. May also co-author research projects. Purchase equipment and monitor and reconcile project budget. (45%)
2. Ensure the integrity of the study data by monitoring appropriate use of study protocol, conducting inter-rater reliability, monitoring fidelity of the intervention, and holding data meetings on a regular basis. Maintain databases, data entry and cleaning procedures, data code books. Create and maintain all regulatory documents (CREC, hospital credentialing, good clinical practices training) within a regulatory binder. (15%)
3. Supervise and coordinate all employees, including students working on project and schedule regular team meetings and maintain meeting minutes. (15%)
4. Assist principal investigator with writing all NIH progress reports, IRB modifications, continuing reviews and IRB audits, and data safety monitoring meetings agendas/notes. Establish and maintain communications with research staff, investigator, and study clinical sites as a liaison. This communication will also include the initiation and maintenance of social media websites as applicable (e.g., Facebook, twitter, etc.) for research projects. (15%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCITONS

1. Participate in consultations provided to other research sites. (<1%)
2. Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%)

CONTACTS

Department: Frequent contact with the interventionists, graduate research assistant, data collectors, principal investigator, and co-investigators; school of nursing center for research, school of nursing finance office, other faculty in department to exchange project information.

University: Frequent contact with co-investigators among university faculty, office of research administration office, IRB office, university purchasing, budget, accounting, legal, information services, and human resources to exchange project information.

External: Frequent contact with recruitment sites at MetroHealth System and Cleveland VA Medical Center; and frequent contact with research participants in acute care settings for recruitment and scheduling of visits. Frequent contact with co-investigators outside the university to receive and manage requests for information from outside university, including NIH.

Students: Frequent contact with students for supervising application of research protocols, and supervision of students in data collection and practice of data entry for research subjects

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Direct supervisory responsibility of approximately 7 to 8 individuals (as needed): data collectors and interventionists.

QUALIFICAITONS

Experience: Minimum 5 years of work experience, plus experience in the areas of recruitment, data

collection, data entry and cleaning, database development and management required. Must have previous management experience in overseeing the work of others, as well as assessing and evaluating their work.

Education: Bachelor's degree in nursing or related field required; Master's degree with research training preferred.

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Excellent communication skills.
2. Ability to manage multiple projects and responsibilities at the same time.
3. Ability to maintain good interpersonal relationships with researchers and study personnel.
4. Ability to evaluate and coordinate activities of others.
5. Ability to adhere to study protocols.
6. Ability to evaluate employees/students.
7. Excellent organizational skills.
8. Data entry and data analytic skills.
9. Writing skills sufficient to prepare reports for publication and submission to funding agency.
10. Ability to use personal computer: Microsoft office products, email and internet programs required. Experience with SPSS or SASS statistical packages preferred.
11. Ability to meet consistent attendance.
12. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.

WORKING CONDITIONS

No hazards expected. Position will not be exposed to hazards in the normal course of events. Occasional travel required - must have a reliable form of transportation. Work may periodically involve travel to clinical sites (MetroHealth System and Cleveland VA Medical Center); and evening and weekends based on study needs.

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity. Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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