Research Project Manager (Mental Health)

This position is responsible for supporting complex quantitative and data modeling research projects in ongoing studies addressing violence and mental health comorbidities among Black women and families.

We are seeking a Research Project Manager who will work under the general supervision of a PI(s) to manage the administrative and scientific implementation of a single complex and/or multiple research projects. As part of a research team, collaborates with faculty, develops project plan(s), develops SOPs, and oversees all activities for one or more research projects. Has accountability for grant submission and administration, and regulatory compliance. Supervises or oversees other exempt level research staff; may oversee staff at local or multiple sites.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Partner with investigator(s) and exercises independent judgement in managing the conduct of the research on behalf of the PI.
Participate in scientific discussions with collaborators, PIs, and funding organizations.
Collaborate with PI on protocol development and study design.
Develop, or oversee development of standard operating procedures and data collection forms from protocol.
Train and provide oversight of research data management and regulatory compliance issues.
Develop, or oversee development of, study budget(s) and ensure that all study costs are included in the budget.
Responsible for finance-related issues.
Ensure the development, testing and evaluation of manuals, questionnaires, and coding structures, for the efficient collection of data.
Oversee data collection and validation.
Oversee quality control of study data.
Lead study meetings to examine data, determine next steps, and implement changes to protocol operations based on results and goals.
Contribute to presentations and manuscripts.
Hire, supervise, and manage performance of other exempt-level research staff.
Other duties as assigned.

In addition to the duties described above

Serve as backup for direct participant engagement, including conducting study visits or interviews during evening or weekend hours if a staff member is unavailable. This includes maintaining readiness to step into roles typically held by Coordinators or Assistants.
Lead and manage staff at all community outreach events, including setup, coordination, real-time troubleshooting, and ensuring all staff are aligned with study goals, messaging, and engagement protocols.
Proactively manage staffing gaps, scheduling conflicts, and emergent issues that may affect study operations, including participant safety or data integrity, and develop contingency plans.
On rare occasions, when a research staff member is unable to meet with a participant who has requested evening or weekend hours, the Project Manager is expected to fill in for the research staff member.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
Five years of related research experience.
Demonstrated supervisory or lead responsibilities.
Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Proficiency in Microsoft applications (i.e., Word, Excel).
Proficiency in Qualtrics.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in a related field.
Experience with health-related datasets or population surveys.
Experience applying culturally sensitive, non-stigmatizing practices when managing data and collaborating on research with marginalized populations.
Foundational knowledge of SAS or SPSS.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

Budget Management - Advanced
Data Management and Analysis - Advanced
Finance Project Management: Advanced
Oral and Written Communications - Advanced
Project Management - Advanced
Regulatory Compliance - Advanced
Report Writing - Advanced
Resource Data Quality Assurance - Advanced
Research Design - Advanced
Strategic Thinking - Advanced

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Project Manager
Role/Level/Range: L/04/LD
Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
FLSA Status: Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: Mental Health Research Projects
Personnel area: School of Public Health

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Accommodation Information
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Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University requires all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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