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Research Project Manager, RADAR

Job Summary:

The Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health & Wellbeing (ISGMH) is seeking applicants for a Research Project Manager for the RADAR Study. The Research Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing project operational management, primarily during evening and weekend hours. Manages all activities associated with biomedical &/or social-behavioral research studies considered very complex by the inclusion of several of the following: multiple investigators, teams, sites, sub-contracts, participants, longitudinal assessments/ interventions; &/or multi-million dollar budgets. Ensures completion of contract requirements & client specifications. Oversees day-to-day operations including identifying & securing needed resources; creating, implementing, monitoring, & updating project plans; facilitating meetings with appropriate parties; tracking tasks/deliverables to ensure timelines, milestones &/or goals are attained; monitoring & reporting progress as appropriate; & resolving or escalating issues in a timely manner. May co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & coordinates writing, submission & administration of grants. Ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).

ISGMH: The Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing (ISGMH) at Northwestern University was created in 2015 to be a leader in research that improves the health and wellbeing of the sexual and gender minority (SGM) community and foster understanding of the development and experience of SGM people. The institute provides unique opportunities for high-level research and training for the next generation of SGM scholars, and it utilizes innovative modalities to disseminate knowledge widely to the SGM community, the public at large, scholars, service providers, educators, and policymakers.

This position is fully in-person and is based at any of our on or off campus locations (such as 625 N. Michigan Ave, the Center on Halsted and the Center on Cottage Grove). To be considered for this job posting, applicants are required to have a minimum of a Master’s in a mental health related field with experience in addressing risk of suicidality, violence, and/or childhood sexual abuse. The applicant should have experience working directly with patients in a community setting, ideally with LGBTQ+ individuals and/or individuals who use substances.

This is a 1-year term position with the opportunity for renewal based on performance and funding availability. If interested, please submit a resume and cover letter.

Please note: the work schedule for this position will consist of primarily evening and weekend hours. This position will be based at any of our on or off campus locations (such as 625 N. Michigan Ave, the Center on Halsted and the Center on Cottage Grove). This position is NOT remote; it requires full-time in person work. In accordance with NU policy, COVID-19 vaccination required.

Specific Responsibilities :  

• Provides complex scientific & technical leadership in determining research priorities & the plan, design & execution of research projects ensuring that programs of investigation meet specified objectives. 
• Plans, develops & implements new processes & protocols to support research studies & maximize/extend study capabilities. 
• Oversees completion of study activities per protocol. 
• Ensures that study protocols are in compliance with appropriate rules & regulations & reviews study progress and recommends revisions, amendments, and/or other study changes as necessary to better meet needs of sponsors. 
• Reviews scientific literature & evaluates & recommends applicable techniques & procedures.   

Administrative

• Analyzes, evaluates & interprets data to determine relevance to research. 
• Assists PI in developing statistical methods & models to analyze & report data based upon study requirements. 
• Prepares results & may co-author scientific papers for presentation & publication & disseminates information via seminars, lectures, etc. 
• Creates data for use in grant submission & develop new proposals for research including obtaining financial support. 
• Acts as liaison between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations &/or other research &/or educational institutions. 
• Ensures that all study documents associated with current local, state, & federal regulatory guidelines, requirements, laws & research protocols are completed in a timely manner.
• May create &/or manage research study budget which may include deciding on & approving expenditures of funds based on budget.
• Monitors accounts.
• Negotiates prices & specifications with vendors.
• Purchases supplies, materials, equipment & services.
• Ensures appropriate allocation & compliance. 
• Invoices study sponsors for study tests/procedures. 
• Coordinates & participates in budgetary negotiations with industry sponsors.     

Supervision

• Trains, directs, assigns duties to & may supervise lab EEs, students, residents &/or fellows. 
• Acts as a mentor in regard to education of junior coordinators. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: (Education, experience, and any other certifications or clearances)

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 5 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience.
• Supervisory or project management experience required.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Experience working with LGBTQ+ community.
• Familiarity with basic computer programs including Microsoft Excel/Word/Ppt, Adobe, Google
• 2+ years direct service experience working with clients/participants in clinical and/or other community setting.
• Experience in addressing suicidality, violence, and/or childhood sexual abuse concerns. 
• Prior management experience.

Preferred Qualifications: (Education and experience)

• Experience working with youth.
• Experience working with individuals living with and/or vulnerable to HIV/AIDS.
• Experience working with people who use drugs.
• Familiarity with Chicago-area social services and resources related to youth, health, housing.
• Experience using research database software including REDCap and Qualtrics.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Phlebotomy Experience

Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at  https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html  to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at  https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html  to learn more.

Professional Growth & Development: Northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. If you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. Visit us at  https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html  to learn more.

Target hiring range for this position will be between $61,242 - 86,121/yr.  Offered salary will be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

To Apply:  To apply for this position, navigate to  careers.northwestern.edu , search for job ID  49910 , and click Apply for Job.

ISGMH Diversity Statement:  ISGMH’s commitment to diversity is critical to our mission of advancing access to excellence in academic programs, world-class research, and health programs. Engagement in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, military service, disability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression will not be tolerated. Through its work, ISGMH advances the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ individuals. Staff and trainees should expect to find a diversity of sexual orientations and gender identities among ISGMH staff, trainees, research participants, and in outreach experiences. We highlight the importance of respecting and valuing this aspect of diversity among staff and trainees.

Northwestern requires all staff and faculty to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to limited exceptions. For more information, please visit our  COVID-19 and Campus Updates website.

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on  EEO is the Law.

Research Project Manager

Job posting for research project manager at northwestern university.

The Global Poverty Research Lab - a research center based at Northwestern University - uses empirical evidence to address the challenges of overcoming poverty and improving well-being in the developing world.

The Global Poverty Research Lab is looking to hire a full-time Research Manager (RM) who will work in coordination with Principal Investigators to contribute to the development and management of research projects in economics, with an emphasis on randomized interventions in developing countries.

The RM will interact with a variety of partners both international and domestic, including sponsors that provide research funding. The RM will also recruit, manage and supervise home and field research associates/analysts. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ensuring effective and productive relationship management with partners and supervision of RAs are required.

The RM will be responsible for proactively seeking out, researching, and identifying funding opportunities on a continual basis to support the research of the PIs. Strong self-motivation, gusto, and enthusiasm are essential for success in this role.

The RM will also write proposals for new projects, rework existing proposals to make them suitable for new funding opportunities, and write and edit reports, presentations and manuscripts. Excellent writing and editing skills including the ability to adjust and reframe proposals with minimal guidance are required.

Additional tasks will include conducting formative research, literature reviews, designing data collection tools and field protocols; and assisting with initial data analysis, when needed.

The RM will also assist with financial management of various projects, including tasks such as developing budgets, liaising with other university units, and coordinating grant submission to federal and foundation funding agencies, in addition to being responsible for annual progress reports, performance, or financial reporting, as required by specific grants. Additionally, the RM will monitor anticipated and actual costs charged to project budgets, regularly communicate these to PIs, and identify and prevent potential overruns.

The RM will also provide administrative support for graduate students conducting field research.

Please note : May require some international travel including travel to developing countries

Specific Responsibilities :

• Coordinate with Principal Investigators to contribute to the development and management of research projects
• Conduct formative research and literature reviews
• Design data collection tools and field protocols
• Assist with initial data analysis

Administrative

• Proactively seek out, research, and identify funding opportunities
• Write proposals for new projects and rework/reshape existing proposals for new funding opportunities with minimal guidance
• Write and edit reports, presentations, and manuscripts
• Liaise with various university units
• Provide administrative support for graduate students conducting field research
• Assist with financial management of projects
• Develop budgets
• Coordinate grant submissions to federal and foundation funding agencies
• Responsible for annual project reports, performance, or financial reporting as required by specific grants
• Monitor anticipated and actual costs charged to project budgets
• Regularly communicate with PIs regarding project costs
• Identify and prevent potential overruns

Supervision

• Manage and supervise field and home office research analysts
• Recruit, hire, and train new staff

Miscellaneous

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 5 years' research study or other relevant experience required; OR
• Successful completion of a full course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a master's or higher degree in a major such as social or health science or related; OR appropriate combination of education and experience and 3 years' research study or other relevant experience.
• Supervisory or project management experience required.
• Must complete NU's IRB CITI training before interacting with any participants & must re-certify every 3 years.

Minimum Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities.)

• Quantitative skills with data management, econometrics, and knowledge of STATA or other data analysis software.
• Fluency and excellent communication skills in English.
• Flexibility, self-motivation, proven ability to independently manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience in managing teams.
• Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to proactively prioritize, plan, and schedule in an efficient and productive manner.
• Proven ability to handle several different projects/tasks at one time, successfully complete tasks assigned, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with a strong ability to communicate effectively with both technical and general audiences.
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgment in making important work decisions and to apply and interpret university processes and procedures.
• Excellent interpersonal skills allowing for effective and productive interactions with institutional partners.
• Strong ability to interact with internal and external partners at various levels with tact and diplomacy

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience in economics, social sciences, public policy, or related fields with relevant work experience and strong quantitative skills
• Undergraduate/post-graduate training in microeconomics, development economics, econometrics and statistics preferred.
• A Master’s degree in economics, finance, public policy, or other related fields and strong quantitative skills
• 2 years of relevant experience is strongly preferred. Experience with field research in developing countries and randomized evaluations is ideal.

Preferred Competencies: (Skills, knowledge, and abilities)

• Familiarity with pre- and post-award grant management preferred.

Benefits: At Northwestern, we are proud to provide meaningful, competitive, high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts and more! Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/index.html to learn more.

Work-Life and Wellness: Northwestern offers comprehensive programs and services to help you and your family navigate life’s challenges and opportunities, and adopt and maintain healthy lifestyles. We support flexible work arrangements where possible and programs to help you locate and pay for quality, affordable childcare and senior/adult care. Visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/benefits/work-life/index.html to learn more.

Professional growth & development: northwestern supports employee career development in all circumstances whether your workspace is on campus or at home. if you’re interested in developing your professional potential or continuing your formal education, we offer a variety of tools and resources. visit us at https://www.northwestern.edu/hr/learning/index.html to learn more. northwestern strongly recommends covid-19 vaccinations and boosters for people who can obtain them as a critical tool for minimizing severe illness. more information can be found on the covid-19 and campus updates webpage..

The Northwestern campus sits on the traditional homelands of the people of the Council of Three Fires, the Ojibwe, Potawatomi, and Odawa as well as the Menominee, Miami and Ho-Chunk nations. We acknowledge and honor the original people of the land upon which Northwestern University stands, and the Native people who remain on this land today.

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• Information Technology
• Milwaukee, WI Corporate
• 28 Mar 2024

At Northwestern Mutual, we are strong, innovative and growing. We invest in our people. We care and make a positive difference.

Plans, coordinates and actively manages the IT delivery outcomes for the Company's multi-year cyber transformation program consisting of 25+ projects for cybersecurity efforts.  Manages the end-to-end plan that includes all changes needed to support cyber maturity outcomes.     

Primary Duties & Responsibilities ​  

Accountable for driving specific aspects of the cyber transformation program comprising of 25+ projects with high complexity.  

Apply technical expertise and experience related to cybersecurity to proactively identify problems, propose solutions to technical constraints, escalate problems, and anticipate bottlenecks in the development cycle.  

Works with business area, analysts and engineers to understand technical requirements. 

Accountable for defining and managing scope, schedule, cost and quality, including the monitoring of day-to-day progress, execution, management and closure within the approved scope, schedule and cost. 

Makes connections across teams to drive identification and managing of inter-dependencies. 

Responsible for reporting status, achievements and results in a timely manner and in accordance with PMO best practices. 

Accountable for defining the program structure and creating a single, unified plan to deliver the program objectives.  

Drives for clarity on objectives, priorities and measures. 

Accountable to manage program/project risk through the development, maintenance and revision of reports and tracking tools. Using approved methodologies uses all available tools to identify potential problems before they occur.  Remove impediments and raise when applicable.  Is proficient in risk management processes. 

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Computer Science, Information Systems or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Minimum 4 - 6+ years of professional experience.

Four or more years of project management experience in technology (cybersecurity).

Experience with project management methodologies or SDLC (systems development life cycle). 

 Working knowledge of project management (Jira, Jira Align).

Understands how software is developed, tested and implemented as well as technical concepts. 

Ability to work closely with engineers, product managers and business leaders.

Experience managing large scale, cross-functional initiatives using a variety of delivery methodologies (i.e. waterfall, agile, lean, scrum, etc.).

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Intellectual curiosity and a desire to dig into details, learn, ask questions and become the "go to expert" on certain concepts and topics.

Leads highly visible multidisciplinary project teams or initiatives; provides thought leadership.

Solves unique problems with broad impact on the business; requires conceptual and innovative thinking to develop solutions.

Impacts the direction and resource allocation for program, project or services; works within general department policies and industry guidelines.

Explains difficult or sensitive information; works to build consensus.      

Our Benefits!

•  Opportunity for career development and growth
•  We offer highly competitive compensation, including annual bonus opportunities
•  Medical/Dental/Vision plans, 401(k), pension program
•  We provide tuition reimbursement, PTO, and Holiday Pay
•  We provide extensive Professional Training Opportunities
•  We offer an excellent Work/Life Balance

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Northwestern Mutual pays on a geographic-specific salary structure and placement in the salary range for this position will be determined by a number of factors including the skills, education, training, credentials and experience of the candidate; the scope, complexity as well as the cost of labor in the market; and other conditions of employment. At Northwestern Mutual, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Please note that the salary range listed in the posting is the standard pay structure. Positions in certain locations (such as California) may provide an increase on the standard pay structure based on the location. Please click here for additiona l information relating to location-based pay structures.

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