Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of project implementation, including coordinating research activities, data collection, analysis, and dissemination efforts to align with study goals and federal guidelines.
• Overseeing regulatory compliance tasks such as managing Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions, renewals, and amendments.
• Preparing and submitting required reports, including annual Research Performance Progress Reports (RPPRs), sponsor updates, and progress summaries.
• Supporting investigators with grant and budget management, tracking project milestones, and facilitating communication across multidisciplinary teams.
• Managing data use agreements and ensuring adherence to protocols.
• Collaborating with engineering and other experts to integrate diverse expertise and drive research forward.
• Leading community engagement activities and coordinating outreach and recruitment of research participants.
• Supervising and mentoring research staff, graduate students, and administrative personnel.
• Facilitating meetings, workshops, and stakeholder collaborations.

Requirements

• Master's degree in public health, environmental policy, sustainability, social science, or a related field with knowledge of PFAS or chemical exposure impacts.
• Prior experience managing research projects in an academic or public health setting.
• Experience with federal grant proposal writing and submission processes.
• Strong knowledge of reporting requirements such as RPPRs, annual reports, and sponsor updates.
• Proven ability to manage complex project timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple grants.
• Experience overseeing administrative aspects of research studies, including IRB submissions, renewals, and amendments.
• Skilled in supervising and mentoring research staff and administrative personnel.
• Experience coordinating outreach and recruitment of research participants.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, including translating technical information for diverse audiences.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across interdisciplinary teams.

Nice to Have

• Experience leading community engagement activities.
• Experience working in environmental health or exposomics research.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience or combined education/experience as a substitute.
• Directly related education and project administration experience in the specialized field.

Benefits & Perks

• Annual base salary range of $94,888.81 - $105,000.
• Consideration of factors such as experience, education, skills, and organizational needs when extending offers.
• USC's commitment to equal opportunity employment and inclusive hiring practices.