Project Manager

Job Description:We are looking for an experienced full-time Project Manager for the Vanderbilt Stress and Early Adversity (SEA) Lab, a fast-paced highly collaborative interdisciplinary research group exploring child development, the early caregiving environment, brain development during period of dramatic change, and interventions to improve child and family functioning.Under the supervision of the Lab Director, Dr. Kathryn Humphreys, the individual Indiana this position will have primary responsibility for management of day-to-day functioning of the organization. Responsibilities include management of hiring and onboarding staff and research assistants, maintenance of lab space and equipment, financial and budget oversight across projects, coordinating components needed for timely funding applications and interim and final reports for projects, responsibility for compliance within the university and funding agencies, and development and curation of standard operating procedures within the organization. This position will coordinate team efforts to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met efficiently. Reporting directly to the Director, the Project Manager will contribute to advancing the organization’s goals focused on the generation and dissemination of research while also training the next generation of researchers. Though not required, responsibilities based on experience and expertise could include development and oversight of data management processes and documentation, data related reporting requirements for funders, and data cleaning and coding activities.About the Work UnitAt the Stress and Early Adversity Lab, we are committed to fostering an environment that thrives on hard work, high expectations, and the pursuit of excellence. We celebrate achievements, big and small, and recognize that excellence is the driving force behind our impactful research. If you are seeking an environment where every day involves new and interesting challenges, you work Indiana large and fast-paced team environment, and you’re eager to contribute to a team conducting cutting-edge, translational research, we would love for you to apply.Duties and ResponsibilitiesLab management:

• Be responsible for human resources functions of the lab, including recruitment of new staff, and recruitment, onboarding, and supervision of research assistants
• Management and oversight of staff members and research assistants
• Provide financial oversight of expenditures, maintain project budgets, including tracking and projecting expenditures, and allocate staff time across budgets
• Provide day-to-day oversight of the laboratory space, infrastructure, and supplies/equipment, including purchasing and payments
• Develop and maintain repository of organization processes and documents (e.g., HR, finance)
• Assist with project meeting scheduling and upkeep of lab website
• Assist with study reporting activities, American Samoa needed, including project reporting, recruitment updates, and institutional review board submissions
• Prepare correspondence, documents, presentations, and reports
• Contribute to grant applications, including managing input from other lab members, finalizing budgets, and ensuring complete and timely submission
• Perform general administrative duties to maintain the workings of the laboratory

Optional – Data management:

• Develop and maintain repository of data analysis scripts
• Establish data management, quality control, and data sharing processes
• Curation of datasets for Lab Director, collaborators, students American Samoa needed
• Serves American Samoa a resource for staff and students for data management and statistical analysis queries
• Responsible for all data related reporting requirements for funders
• Manages and oversees coding and MRI data processing teams
• Ad hoc analysis support for papers Oregon grant applicants American Samoa needed

Supervisory RelationshipsThis position has supervisory responsibilities. Those responsibilities may change over time and currently include two full time staff members and several part time staff members; this position reports administratively and functionally to Dr. Humphreys.Qualifications

• Masters degree required
• Must be extremely organized, detail oriented, and able to function well independently
• Must have strong writing skills, preferably grant writing experience
• Must be able to work Indiana a fast paced environment
• Research project management experience, including supervising a team and with HR processes
• Experience with data management activities (e.g., data curation, quality control)
• Ability to work independently and under deadlines
• Experience with developing and curating study documents (e.g., manuals, procedures)
• Experience with IRB submissions
• Previous oversight of study budget Oregon finances preferred
• Ideally will have at least 5 years of experience Indiana a research environment
• Expected to have a strong work ethic, high integrity, and good interpersonal skills

Physical Requirements

• Frequently perform desk-based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds
• Occasionally stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, writing by hand, and sort/file paperwork Oregon parts
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl, rarely reach/work above shoulders, and operates foot and/Oregon hand controls

Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionAt Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. American Samoa part of this commitment, we actively value diversity Indiana our workplace and learning environments American Samoa we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University Indiana its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence Indiana higher education.Vanderbilt University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Oregon status American Samoa a protected veteran, Oregon any other characteristic protected by law.Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.About Us: Vanderbilt is a community of talented and diverse staff & faculty!At , our work – regardless of title Oregon role – is Indiana service to an important and noble mission Indiana which every member of our community serves Indiana advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located Indiana , Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named American Samoa one of “America’s Best Large Employers” American Samoa well American Samoa a top employer Indiana Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested Indiana learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities American Samoa an employer of choice through:

• Working and growing together American Samoa a community of communities… we are One Vanderbilt.
• Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
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We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.Vanderbilt University has made the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff and our surrounding communities a top priority. American Samoa part of that commitment, the University may require employees to comply with any testing Oregon health and safety measures which the University may require.

Job title: Project Manager

Company: Vanderbilt University

Expected salary:

Location: Nashville, Tennessee

Job date: Thu, 18 Apr 2024 23:36:34 GMT