Project Manager for Childhood Health Promotion Study

University of Houston • Houston, TX

407d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Project Manager for the Childhood Health Promotion Study at the University of Houston is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a large university program focused on promoting health and well-being among families with toddlers. This role involves managing staff, coordinating research activities, and ensuring compliance with university and federal regulations. The position is funded for up to four years and requires a proactive individual with strong organizational and communication skills.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in health or project management related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year of directly job-related experience.
• Strong track record of managing research or related projects.
• Exceptional communication skills with individuals at all levels of the organizational chart.
• Highly organized and proactive problem solver.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in managing randomized control trials.
• Knowledge of health promotion strategies.
• Familiarity with university and federal regulations regarding research.

Responsibilities

• Manage a clinical research trial, including staff coordination, participant recruitment, data collection, and compliance with university and federal regulations.
• Set up, maintain, and document effective systems to manage physical, budgetary, data, and human resources.
• Facilitate achievement of short- and long-term goals of the project.
• Prepare abstracts, research reports, funding proposals, operations and procedure manuals, and other written material and documentation.
• Create and review reports of expenditures and activities.
• Administer grants and grant-related communications, scholarships, and other operations as needed.
• Develop, implement, and maintain appropriate policies and procedures.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience/education.
• Funding for the position available for up to four years.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree