Project Manager

Job Posting Title:

Project Manager

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Hiring Department:

Population Research Center

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue Until Jul 31, 2026

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

General Notes

This position will involve management of staff, interviews, materials and coordination with multiple agencies and participants to conduct a study of family members who are caregiving for individuals experiencing Lewy Body Dementia. This position is currently funded for 2 years from start date and may be renewed based upon availability of funding, work performance, project needs, and progress toward research goals.

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Purpose 

This position will involve management of a study funded by the National Institutes of Health involving caregivers for a family member who is experiencing Lewy Body Dementia.

Responsibilities

• Coordination and communication with multiple agencies involved with recruitment of participants
• Scheduling interviews and conducting interviews
• Oversight of interviewers and tracking the completion of interviews
• Mailing devices to participants, cleaning devices, and assuring participants are able to use devices
• Order supplies, devices, general study management
• Tracking study completion, processing payments
• Assisting in selecting and training additional research staff

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Human Development, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or other related field.
• Two years' experience with research studies.
• Experience working with older adults.
• Management, supervision and leadership experience.
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability to successfully manage, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work occasionally after-hours as needed.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human Development, Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, or other related field.
• Experience managing large research projects with multiple components.
• Previous project management experience.

• Experience working in university setting.

Salary Range

$60,000+ depending on qualifications

Working Conditions

Typical office environment

Work Shift

Preference for ability to conduct some interviews in evenings or weekends, though not required.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
• Letter of interest

Important for applicants who are NOT current univer