Research Project Manager

$55,000 - $68,000/Yr

Oregon Institute of Technology - Klamath Falls, OR

Full-time

Klamath Falls, OR

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

As part of the OMIC R&D team, the Research Project Manager (RPM) provides project management and administration for sponsored research projects, machine acquisitions and other projects needing close monitoring by the Director of Research Operations. The RPM applies their organizational skills and expertise to reduce the administrative burden on researchers, thus expanding our researchers' capacity to successfully manage project deliverables. The RPM works independently in a team-supported environment and reports to the OMIC R&D Director of Research Operations. They work closely with the researchers, prioritizing and completing multiple tasks and deadlines with limited support. The RPM works closely with industry members, university staff, faculty and students and requires an individual who is self-motivated, capable of prioritizing work tasks and who can willingly shift quickly from one task to another. They are willing to take measures to learn and expand their working knowledge through both sharing and receiving information in a collaborative setting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field, Business Administration, or related field. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• One (1) year of experience providing project management, project coordination, and/or advanced administrative support.
• Strong organizational skills with the demonstrated ability to be proactive, prioritize work across multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other spreadsheet software.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with internal and external partners from a variety of backgrounds, and a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

Nice-to-haves

• Three (3) years of experience providing project management, project coordination, and/or advanced administrative support for one or more longer-term projects.
• Experience balancing work between multiple teams, projects, or supervisors.
• Demonstrated ability and eagerness to problem solve and to improve processes.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, explain, and implement complex information.
• Experience with project management software including Gantt charts and building work breakdown structures.
• Experience working in a research setting or in higher education.