Project Coordinator, Research Administration PSDR

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedProject Coordinator, Research Administration PSDRat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Project Coordinator for Research Administration will focus on Population Studies Disparities Research (PSDR), reports to PSDR Program Leader. In this role, the Project Coordinator will provide crucial support to research efforts of WSU’s National Cancer Institute (NCI) designated comprehensive cancer center. This position supports the leaders of the (PSDR) Program. This position also serves as a major liaison to outside stakeholders for the Department of Oncology, working with the Marketing Department, outside vendors, community groups and research collaborators from other institutions. This position will provide direct support of research projects (ex: coordination of grant submissions, development, and analysis of demographic surveys) and may be partially supported by extramural funding, commensurate with research effort.

Manage complex project schedules for various initiatives within the PSDR Program of WSU’s (NCI) designated cancer center. Maintain work plans, task lists and project calendars on a regular basis and meeting interim deadlines. Ensure projects adhere to frameworks and all documentation is maintained appropriately for each project.

Organize, attend, and participate in stakeholder meetings and events. Organizes monthly meetings and major annual retreats/symposiums, including logistics such as: corresponding with marketing staff, planning for research collaboration(s), developing programs, and managing the harmonization of on-site speakers/stakeholders.

Liaison between NCI, community members and external research collaborators. Ensure external stakeholders views are collected and managed toward best solution.

Coordinate efforts with other internal cancer research areas. Serves as the link between PSDR,

Community Outreach and Engagement (COE), Cancer Research Training and Education Coordination (CRTEC), Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) and other essential initiatives of the cancer center.

Provide support to cancer center leaders in writing research reports and manuscripts, developing presentations, contributing to grant submissions, and creating other materials as needed. Drafting project updates and reports as needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree

Experience: Entry level (less that a year of job-related experience)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

· Strong Project Coordinator Skillset: Self-motivated, adaptable, and efficient, able to initiate and complete tasks independently; detail oriented with strong organizational and problem-resolution skills.

· Effective Team Member: Works well with others who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, demonstrates a strong capacity to collaborate and work towards a common goal. Comfortable accepting and providing constructive feedback.

· Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to present effectively to diverse groups, excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must be confident communicating through virtual channels with team members and others.

· Advanced Capabilities with Microsoft Office Products: Skilled in using office software for research papers, data management and presentation preparation.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0632 - Oncology

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Fractional Time

• Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Hourly rate:

• Salary minimum: TBD

• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Normal office environment.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

• Reposted position: No

• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.