Job Description:

About the Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine:

Mission:

We pride ourselves on our strong focus on our mission: training osteopathic primary care physicians to serve Ohio.

Our medical school educates physicians committed to practice in Ohio, emphasizes primary care, engages in focused research, and embraces both Appalachian and urban communities. Integral to this mission, our college community commits itself to: provide a clinically integrated, learning-centered, osteopathic medical education continuum for students, interns, residents and primary care associates; embrace diversity and public service; and improve the health and well-being of underserved populations.

Vision:

The Heritage College is recognized as the national leader in training osteopathic primary care physicians and the number one producer of primary care physicians in the country.

Essential Values:

These fundamental principles form the foundation of the culture at our college: wholeness and balance within each person; integrity; community of mutual respect; acceptance of others and embracing diversity; pursuit of excellence; a climate of scholarship; and commitment to service, generosity and compassion.

Our Campuses:

https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/about/campuses

Why Choose Ohio University?

https://www.ohio.edu/hr/jobs/working-ohio

https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/community-health

https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits

About the Office of Research and Grants

https://www.ohio.edu/medicine/research/org

Position Summary:

The Project Manager will report to either the Athens or Dublin campus to support activities of the Clinical and Translational Research Unit ( CTRU ) within the Office of Research and Grants ( ORG ). This role is necessary in executing a successful research strategy for the Heritage College. This position requires strong project management, communications, and administrative skills. Major responsibilities include facilitating project management support and related research services for projects in public health, epidemiology, health policy, health services research, clinical research, or related disciplines. The Project Manager will also apply specialized knowledge through acquired certifications or training to support administration and development of projects, as well as coordinate activities related to research projects. Additionally, the role involves providing operations-related services such as protocol development, grant development and submission, human subject recruitment and compensation, data review and analysis, and abstract and manuscript development. The Project Manager will work closely with research team members (i.e., faculty, staff, students, community partners) to support analysis and reporting, conduct literature reviews, connect with community partners, assist with grants and special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.

Position Responsibilities:

• Administrative project oversight including procurement of specialized supplies, equipment, and any fiscal considerations.

• IRB development and submission of research protocols (e.g., qualitative and interventional) in collaboration with the principal investigators and research teams.

• Development of data collection methods (e.g., Case Report Forms (CRFs) or Electronic Data Capture ( EDC ) systems such as REDCap) and/or documentation for projects and programs in accordance with applicable regulations.

• Use research methods to participate in the design, coordination, and conduct of research projects.

• Oversee collaboration between team members, both internal and external to the CTRU .

• Submission, as needed, to appropriate agencies in support of the research programs and assistance with any reporting requirements (e.g., ClinicalTrials.gov).

• Develop and implement best practices for unit operational needs.

• Engage and support Heritage College faculty, University centers, and institutes to bring new projects to the CTRU .

• Support the mission and values of the Heritage College and promote the research strategic plan by following established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

• Use specialized knowledge and skills to coordinate data collection for the execution of projects under Good Clinical Practices ( GCP ), International Council for Harmonisation ( ICH ), and Human Subjects Protection ( HSP ).

• Coordinate focus groups, interviews, or assessments for data collection.

• Initiate or participate in recruitment activities to reach project enrollment goals.

• Identify and coordinate the supplies and resources required to conduct research protocols.

• Schedule research team, participants, and resources in accordance with protocol timelines.

• Assist with preparation for audits and respond to audits.

• Input data accurately and in a timely manner.

• Oversee and initiate data quality activities, including interim monitoring visits and data queries

• Interface with research participants to determine eligibility, obtaining informed consent, and compensate for study participation according to research protocols.

• Produce information leaflets and other materials to inform participants and the wider community about events and activities organized by researchers; maintaining social media for study PIs to disseminate activities, peer-reviewed publications, and other scholarly products

• Participate in Business Continuity Planning activities for the CTRU .

• Participate in regular research team meetings and ORG or CTRU team meetings to discuss current activities or planning activities.

• Attend assigned training and maintain proficiency with required technologies and procedures.

• Travel to support/represent CTRU activities.

• Provide training or presentations.

• Support the CTRU operational needs as delegated.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field of study

• 1 year of relevant professional experience.

*An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree

Planning Unit: Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Department: HCOM - Research and Grants

Applicants may contact this person if they have questions about this position: Jordyn Stimel, jordyn.stimel@ohio.edu

Employment Type: full-time regular

Advertised Salary:

The approved hiring range for this position is $43,888-$51,377. Offers outside of this range of subject to additional approvals. The final offer will be commensurate with the candidate’s education and experience in relation to the minimum qualifications for the position Pay is accompanied by our generous university benefits such as free tuition for self and dependents, a comprehensive insurance package including but not limited to:

• Health, prescription, vision, dental, and life insurance

• An excellent retirement plan including company contributions,

• Paid Parental Leave, adoption reimbursement, and more

• OHIO is also proud to offer wellness programs, on-site wellness facilities, and a generous employee assistance program.

Additional Information is available at: https://www.ohio.edu/hr/benefits/