Assistant Project Manager (3 Days/Wk)
About The Position
NDRI-USA is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the Principal Investigator and research team on an NIH/NIDA-funded project encouraging participants to protect themselves and others from overdose. This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in research coordination, participant engagement, data collection, project administration, and study operations while working alongside an established interdisciplinary research team. The APM will play an important role in keeping day-to-day study activities organized and on track. The position is particularly well suited for someone with experience in public health research, behavioral science, research administration, or project management.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in public health, behavioral science, social and behavioral sciences, or a related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative research team
- Ability and willingness to work on site at various locations throughout New York City, as directed by study leadership
Nice To Haves
- Experience conducting or supporting qualitative and/or quantitative research
- Experience working with people who use drugs
- Proficiency in speaking the Spanish language
- Experience with research coordination, participant recruitment, data collection, or project administration
- Lived or living experience with substance use and/or the criminal justice system
- Experience working in a public health, behavioral science, community health, or research environment
Responsibilities
- Schedule potential study participants for initial screenings and coordinate related study activities
- Communicate with participants and study team members to support an organized and positive research experience
- Reconcile participant payment receipts on a daily basis
- Prepare and maintain weekly logs documenting participant incentive payments
- Maintain accurate and organized study records and documentation
- Assist with administrative activities necessary to keep project operations running efficiently
- Work with the project team to collect qualitative and quantitative data as directed by the Principal Investigator
- Support the research team with study-related documentation, tracking, and reporting
- Collaborate with internal staff, researchers, community partners, and other project stakeholders
- Support the team in meeting project timelines, milestones, and study requirements
- Perform other administrative and research-related duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
