Research Project Manager
Hiring Department: Psychiatry
Location: 1747 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL, 60608
Requisition ID: 1032631
Posting Close Date: 06/18/2025
Job Summary:
The Institute for Juvenile Research (IJR) in the Department of Psychiatry is seeking a Research Project Manager to support several community-partnered research studies. The Research Project Manager will work on various projects under the direction of multiple principal investigators within IJR. IJR’s mission is to develop and promote effective policy and practices to prevent mental health difficulties and relieve the mental health burden of children and families living in prevalent poverty urban communities through research, teaching, and direct service.
The Research Project Manager is primarily responsible for the oversight and execution of goals, tasks, and milestones for the Better Together Integrating MOUD in African American Community Settings (NIH HEAL Initiative) study at UIC. This position will oversee timelines and deliverables and facilitate study activities between the clinical hub site, community partners, and the clinical trials team within the Department of Psychiatry. They will play a role in recruitment and QA activities. The Research Project Manager will also serve as coordinator for the Great Lakes Node within the Clinical Trials Network. The Research Project Manager will maintain communications with various stakeholders, ensure appropriate and timely reporting, and adjust protocols and procedures as required. This role requires intricate planning to ensure the appropriate sequencing and timing of tasks, complex coordination of diverse teams, resource management, and effective problem solving.
The successful candidate will be exceptionally meticulous, possess strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to juggle multiple tasks and strong interpersonal skills. The Research Project Manager will follow established research protocols to recruit and consent participants; facilitate interventions; collect and manage quantitative and qualitative data, coordinate the maintenance of data collection and analysis tools; and maintain positive relationships with community partners. The candidate will also prepare research results for presentations and reports, with opportunities to contribute to publications, grants, and presentations. The candidate may perform other duties related to psychological research and participate in special projects as assigned.
Job Responsibilities (Essential Duties):
With guidance, training, and supervision from the Clinical Trials Manager, study project managers, and project PIs, candidates must be able to:
· Assess protocols to develop research project plans, manage project activities, and meet goals, secure needed resources, and verify that inventory is maintained by the team.
· Coordinate recruitment efforts.
· Contribute to completion of goals and tasks as outlined in the project plan by actively assuming responsibility for components of the research necessary for its timely completion.
· Track progress against milestones and project plans.
· Update and revise plan as required to meet the goals of the project.
· Facilitate meetings with appropriate parties and attend events at partner sites.
· Lead efforts to monitor and report progress and outcomes for the project to principal investigator and other study team members.
· Resolve or escalate issues in a timely manner.
· Lead study team efforts for communication of information and opportunities for discussion and problem-solving by coordinating regular study team meetings and other meetings as needed.
· Engage stakeholders, including research collaborators, other study team members, consortium members and participants to collect and communicate research requirements, and set expectations for research-related work for team.
· Facilitate partnerships across various research resources, including investigators, sponsors, study teams, designers, vendors, and external collaborators.
· Utilize research expertise and problem-solving skills to contribute to the conduct of the study and completion of research goals.
· Lead the research project life cycle from activation through close-out, leading team efforts to complete all activities and complying with regulations to ensure that project goals are met.
· Review, approve and manage changes in project scope and schedule and ensure the operationalization of changes.
· Provide ongoing assistance to the principal investigator and other team members in prioritizing study related tasks. Delegate and prioritize and assist others with prioritizing study tasks.
This job description reflects the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Job Knowledge & Skills, Education, Experience:
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in social science or related field required. A minimum of three-year related research experience is required.
The selected candidate would possess and apply knowledge of research principles, concepts, practices, and method, have the ability to commute to community partner sites, have experience working with substance use treatment or research, and have experience working with populations who may have been estranged from healthcare systems. Benefits and Compensation:
The previously determined salary range for this position is $60,000.00 to $62,000.00.
We strive to provide a competitive salary, considering factors such as available market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications. The final salary will be determined through a thorough assessment of these elements.
The University of Illinois Chicago offers a very competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Benefits - System Human Resource Services.
All applications must be submitted online through the following UIC Job Board link:
https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home
The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. For more information, visit:
https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/cms/One.aspx?portalId=4292&pageId=1411899
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an equal opportunity employer including Disability/Vets. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
The University of Illinois may conduct background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $60,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Chicago, IL 60608
