Project Manager

Cornell University•Ithaca, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornell Human Ecology explores the complexity of human life. We bring together a wide range of perspectives to understand the full context of the human experience and improve lives at every scale, from cells to society. Our research and academic programs focus on the interaction of humans with their biological, economic, social and physical environments. Using Cornell's far-reaching extension network and the college's translational research methods, we deliver our findings directly to communities and families, ensuring that our work reaches those who need it most. The Opportunity Health Behaviors Lab: The Health Behaviors Lab conducts community-engaged research to understand and improve the behaviors and environments that shape health and well-being. Our work focuses on nutrition, physical activity, and other health behaviors, with particular attention to children, families, caregivers, and the early childhood workforce. We partner with communities, practitioners, and other stakeholders to design, implement, and evaluate interventions that are responsive to real-world needs and can be translated into programs, practice, and policy. Our research draws on behavioral, intervention, and implementation science and uses a range of quantitative, qualitative, and technology-enabled methods. Across projects, our goal is to conduct research that is driven by communities, rigorous in its methods, and intended to create knowledge that others can use to improve health and reduce inequities. To learn more about the HBL visit – blogs.cornell.edu/healthbehavlab/. What You Will Do The Project Manager will serve as an integral member of the Health Behaviors Lab and will work under the direction of the HBL Director, Dr. Laura Bellows, to coordinate and support multiple research projects focused on health behaviors and community-based interventions. The Project Manager will oversee day-to-day project activities, coordinate timelines and deliverables, communicate with community partners and research participants, and organize and delegate project tasks to undergraduate and graduate student researchers. The Project Manager will contribute to all phases of the research process, including developing and testing study materials, resources, and intervention components; participant recruitment and data collection; data management and analysis; and preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and reports. The position will coordinate human subjects research activities, including preparing and maintaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, modifications, and study documentation, and supporting adherence to approved protocols and research requirements. The Project Manager will also contribute to the development of grant applications and other research proposals and help establish systems and procedures that support efficient implementation of the Lab’s research portfolio. Working across multiple projects, the Project Manager will collaborate closely with Dr. Bellows, students, research collaborators, community partners, and other stakeholders to ensure that research activities and deliverables are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule. This is a full-time, benefits eligible, one-year term position with the possibility of renewal, contingent upon funding, available work, and successful performance. This is an in-person position, and your primary work location will be located on the Ithaca, NY campus. To be considered for the position, please upload a cover letter expresssing your interest and relevant experience, as well as a resume or CV. No visa sponsorship or relocation assistance are provided for this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience supporting research projects, including experience with data collection, management, and/or analysis
Demonstrated ability to take initiative, prioritize tasks, and coordinate multiple projects or research activities simultaneously
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines and maintain accurate records
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with multiple audiences (e.g., research participants, community partners, students, faculty, and staff.)
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with or ability to learn survey and data collection platforms such as Qualtrics and REDCap
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in public health, nutrition, psychology or a related field

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day project activities
Coordinate timelines and deliverables
Communicate with community partners and research participants
Organize and delegate project tasks to undergraduate and graduate student researchers
Contribute to all phases of the research process, including developing and testing study materials, resources, and intervention components; participant recruitment and data collection; data management and analysis; and preparation of manuscripts, abstracts, presentations, and reports
Coordinate human subjects research activities, including preparing and maintaining Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, modifications, and study documentation, and supporting adherence to approved protocols and research requirements
Contribute to the development of grant applications and other research proposals
Help establish systems and procedures that support efficient implementation of the Lab’s research portfolio
Collaborate closely with Dr. Bellows, students, research collaborators, community partners, and other stakeholders to ensure that research activities and deliverables are completed accurately, efficiently, and on schedule

Benefits

Comprehensive health care options
Generous retirement contributions
Access to wellness programs
Employee discounts with local and national retail brands
Health and personal leave
Three weeks of vacation
13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1
Tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program
Tuition aid for external education
Cornell Children’s Tuition Assistance Program