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INTRODUCTION

Discover Your Career at Emory University:

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community.

DESCRIPTION

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Manages a project.
- Coordinates the strategic planning process and monitors progress toward achieving project goals.
- Assists in developing, administering and monitoring project related budgets.
- Coordinates logistical arrangements for related conferences, conventions or meetings.
- May assist in identifying funding resources and in developing funding strategies and initiatives.
- Develops and generates various operational and statistical reports.
- Represents and promotes the project at various speaking engagements.
- May write grants, reports, briefings, newsletters, promotional or other written material related to the project.
- Performs related responsibilities as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:

Key responsibilities include:
- Regularly attend and contribute to team meetings
- Work closely with the PI and Supervisor to coordinate the research project activities in accordance with the project timelines
- Prioritize the large multi-component study
- Oversee and assist the student research assistant in data collection, entry and analysis
- Conduct data quality checks
- Work with the supervisor and PI to ensure compliance with relevant policies
- Assist with dissemination of the study findings (e.g., help identify conferences and submit conference abstracts, publish findings in the scientific literature, sharing the findings with community via townhalls, etc.)
- In general, work closely with the PI and Supervisor to achieve the project milestones
- The ideal candidate will have excellent verbal and written communication skills; clear evidence of the ability to work independently with diverse individuals, including senior researchers; and, experience as a member of a research team, including experience securing IRB approval and adhering to IRB guidelines.
- A master’s degree in public health or another social science is not required, nor is interest in or prior work on racism or health equity; however, candidates with these backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree in a related field and three years of related project management experience, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and training.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran's Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone: 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

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