Position Details Req ID: req17626 Position Title: Project Manager - Implementation and Translational Science Position Type: Staff Full-Time Position Number: GS9157 OSU Campus: Tulsa - Center for Health Sciences/OSU Medicine Department: CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES Location Address:
1013 East 66th Place
Tulsa, Oklahoma, 74136
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(Contingent upon available funding): Salary Work Schedule: Typically 8 hrs/day, 5 days/week Faculty Appt Period: Job Summary: THIS POSITION IS GRANT FUNDED 




Job Summary: 
The Center for Rural Health is seeking a Project Manager inthe area of implementation and translational science. The Project Manager will develop andimplement an evaluation plan including data collection, management andreporting across three currently funded projects, and capacity to expand toother projects funded in the future. Current projects include the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)-fundedRural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional (ROTA-R) program, the PreventionDivision of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance AbuseServices (ODMHSAS), and for OSU-CHS Project ECHO. The successful candidate willplay a crucial role in advancing our research objectives; developing andimplementing qualitative and quantitative evaluations; and ensuring thetranslation of complex research findings into actionable strategies for rural communities.



Description of Duties/Responsibilities:
The Project Manager will develop and implement technical assistancematerials, as well as to design and implement an evaluation plan. The idealcandidate will collect, manage and report data in a timely manner.



Specific responsibilities include:

Program Development and Implementation:
-Oversee the creation and execution of multifaceted programs, using insights from qualitative and quantitative research and based on funding requirements as well as project and institutional partner goals and objectives.
-Apply project management methodologies to ensure programs are delivered effectively, on time, and within budget.
-Maintain strong relationships with institutional partners as well as internal staff to achieve the goals and objectives of multiple projects.
-Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues at all levels.


Evaluation:
-Assist in developing and implementing an evaluation plan for multifaceted interventions based on funding requirements as well as project and institutional partner goals and objectives.
-Assist in designing, developing and maintaining a comprehensive data management system in REDCap.
-Assist in managing data collection and reporting of multi-site data for both internal and external purposes.
-Utilize data management system to generate reports for analysis and evaluation of project goals.
-Utilize findings to refine and enhance program effectiveness and stakeholder satisfaction.


Translational Science Material Development:
-Create outlines, fact sheets, and other materials to translate complex research findings into accessible information for various stakeholders and institutional partners.
-Ensure that these materials effectively communicate the practical implications of research findings for rural health improvement.


Stakeholder Engagement:
-Engage with a wide range of stakeholders, including community members, healthcare providers, and policymakers, to ensure programs are community-informed and supported.
-Facilitate partnerships and collaborations to enhance program reach and impact.


Dissemination and Advocacy:
Communicate program outcomes and insights through various platforms, including presentations, and reports to stakeholders.
Advocate for policy changes and resources based on program findings and community needs.



Environmental Hazards:  

Typical office environment.



Physical Requirements:  

Ability to lift and carry 8-10 pounds, stoop, reach, stand, walk, finger,grasp, feel, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions with or withoutreasonable accommodations.  
  


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Requirements: 

-Master's degree inHuman Sciences, Social Sciences, Public Health, or a related field, with afocus on qualitative research methodologies
-Experience inmanaging programs, with the ability to apply qualitative and quantitativeresearch findings to program development and evaluation
-Valid Driver's License 



Skills, Proficiencies and Knowledge:
-Strong skills in qualitative and quantitative data collection, analysis, and interpretation, with experience using qualitative analysis software (e.g. NVivo) and quantitative analysis software (e.g. SPSS).
-Basic REDCap skills, including building and maintaining complex surveys
-Experience with Microsoft Excel, including formulas and rules
-Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies.
-Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and to facilitate collaborative partnerships.
-Experience in grant writing and management, with a track record of securing funding for health initiatives.
-Desire to seek opportunities to add value beyond immediate delivery requirements
-Demonstrated ability to excel in a team-based environment



Work Environment: 

Workis performed in an office, and on occasion at other arranged job sites. Occasionaltravel will be required in the performance of duties.