Project Manager, School of Nursing

UVA Health•Charlottesville, VA

About The Position

The University of Virginia School of Nursing seeks a dedicated, organized Project Manager with research experience to oversee day-to-day operational, administrative, and scientific management of a newly awarded NIH research grant. The role connects the Principal Investigator, co-investigators, research staff, community partners, institutional review boards, and NIH program officials, ensuring project aims, milestones, regulatory requirements, and budgetary deliverables are completed on schedule and in compliance with university and federal guidelines. The Project Manager leads study execution and coordinates multidisciplinary workflows, oversees regulatory and human-subjects compliance, monitors grant finances and resources, and serves as a liaison among internal and external stakeholders. The position also supports scientific reporting and dissemination, including data collection tracking, manuscripts, abstracts, and NIH progress reports, and may supervise, mentor, and coordinate research coordinators or student workers.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required; a master’s degree in nursing, public health, health sciences, or a related field is strongly preferred. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
At least 2 years of relevant experience required; additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Exceptional organizational, project planning, and problem-solving abilities.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with diverse stakeholders, clinicians, and academic leaders.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States; the University will not sponsor or consider candidates requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience managing federally funded research grants, such as NIH R01, U01, P30, or similar mechanisms.
Direct experience in neuro-oncology research.
Proficiency with project management tools and statistical or data management software, such as Qualtrics and SPSS.
Knowledge of clinical or community-based nursing research environments.
Knowledge and experience in phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

Lead day-to-day execution of the NIH-funded study according to the approved protocol, timeline, and scientific aims.
Coordinate project milestones, workflow schedules, and task assignments across multidisciplinary teams, including faculty, data analysts, clinical coordinators, and site partners.
Prepare, submit, and maintain IRB protocols, annual continuations, amendments, and adverse event reports.
Ensure compliance with NIH policies, federal research regulations, human-subjects protections, data safety monitoring boards, and UVA institutional research policies.
Monitor grant expenditures, budget projections, and resource allocations in collaboration with the School of Nursing research administration office.
Assist the Principal Investigator with progress reports, budget modifications, and no-cost extension requests.
Serve as the primary liaison among the research team, NIH program officers, advisory boards, and external/community partners.
Organize and facilitate regular team meetings; take minutes, track progress, and prepare materials for scientific advisory groups.
Assist the PI with data collection tracking, manuscript preparation, abstract submissions, and annual and final NIH Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPR).
Supervise, mentor, and coordinate lower-level research coordinators or student workers as applicable.