Project Associate- Urban Labs, Health Lab

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

2d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Chicago Health Lab is seeking a Project Associate with strong organizational and research skills. The position performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects and central Lab coordination, management, and strategic planning activities. This individual will also ensure compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates as well as with philanthropic partners. Lab-wide support will include assisting with planning, directing, coordinating and managing the daily operations of the Health Lab. Research project work will allow for the opportunity to contribute to research design and evaluation of projects in the health disparities space. Responsibilities may include screening and interviewing study participants, facilitating communication between Health Lab and external stakeholders, assisting with the project’s data collection process, providing updates and feedback on study progress to internal and external partners, and assisting with high level administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will be a strong writer, organized, and able to execute multiple project workstreams, including setting project timelines and meeting key milestones. The grant supported position offers the opportunity to work directly with leading social policy researchers at the University of Chicago, partnering research, governmental agencies, community-based organizations, and advocates, as well as a team of administrative staff, project managers, and student research assistants.

Requirements

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Resume (required)
• Cover letter (required)

Nice To Haves

• Equivalent work experience in health policy, research, and project management.
• Strong computer skills including the ability to effectively use software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Employs critical thinking skills.
• Takes initiative.
• Strong collaboration skills.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.
• Knowledge and understanding of social policy and research.

Responsibilities

• Supports Director of Operations in the development, organization, and implementation of professional development and training opportunities for staff and students.
• Supports Director of Operations in budgeting, expense tracking, and financial coordination for projects and lab-wide activities, including monitoring shared costs and assisting with projections.
• Develops, maintains, and updates policies, processes, and training materials for administrative policies.
• Working with research teams and student interns, coordinate internal and external communications, including website updates, newsletters, branding efforts, and maintenance of knowledge management platforms.
• Provides confidential and high-level administrative support for senior leaders.
• Stays informed of activities relating to University programs and initiatives, apprising leaders of issues when deemed necessary.
• Relieves leaders of administrative responsibilities.
• Utilizes a high level of judgment and creativity to provide high-level administrative and strategic support to leadership, including managing complex scheduling, coordinating meetings and events, triaging communications, and advancing partnership opportunities.
• Triages emails and telephone calls for action. Resolves routine and complex inquiries. May act as liaison to Health Lab leadership.
• Coordinates with faculty, researchers and staff to lead special projects and initiatives to support coordination and knowledge management efforts.
• Assists with the coordination of research activities, communications with partner agencies, vendors, and stakeholders, and managing project deliverables.
• Provides project support with subcontracts and other contracting activities.
• Conducts thorough reviews of relevant literature and performs related research activities. General knowledge of and interest in qualitative and quantitative research methods is a plus.
• Assists in preparing IRB proposals, grant proposals and grant progress reports.
• Assists with development of research protocols, data collection tools, and survey/interview protocols.
• Assists with qualitative and quantitative data collection and management.
• Prepares research summaries for memos, spreadsheets, and presentations targeting Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
• Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support.
• Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field Performs other related work as needed

Benefits

• The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees