Research Project Manager

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Research Project Manager

Salary Grade 22: $79,069 - $90,086

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Research Project Manager in the Office of Addiction Services and Supports, Division of Planning, Research, Information Management and Evaluation to provide administrative and operational support for the portfolio of research and evaluation activities, including the coordination of sponsored projects, grants and subawards, regulatory and IRB tracking, project deliverables, institutional agreements, reporting requirements, and dissemination activities. The position will work closely with Division/Bureau leadership, investigators, program staff, fiscal and grants-management personnel, and external research partners to support the timely and effective implementation of research initiatives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assists in the administrative tracking and management of NIH and other federally sponsored grants and subawards.
• Prepares and coordinates NIH Research Performance Progress Reports for multiple grants and other required sponsor reports.
• Creates IRB submissions for research and evaluation projects.
• Maintain tracking systems and prepares reports on dissemination activities, including manuscripts, conference participation, and presentations.
• Maintains administrative records for active research projects, including approvals, agreements, reporting requirements, and study documentation.
• Serves as an administrative liaison among investigators, program staff, fiscal and grants-management personnel, IRBs, and collaborating institutions.
• Other responsibilities, as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7 years of full-time professional experience in research administration, research project coordination or management, regulatory operations, grants or sponsored programs administration, or a closely related field OR;
• Associate's degree in social/behavioral sciences and/or public health, or a closely related field and 5 years of full-time professional experience in research administration, research project coordination or management, regulatory operations, grants or sponsored administration programs, or a closely related field, OR;
• Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral sciences and/or public health, or a closely related field and 3 years of full-time professional experience in research administration, research project coordination or management, regulatory operations, grants or sponsored programs administration, or a closely related field, OR;
• Master's degree in social/behavioral sciences and/or public health or a closely related field and 2 years of full-time professional experience in research administration, research project coordination or management, regulatory operations, grants or sponsored programs administration, or a closely related field, OR;
• Ph.D. in social/behavioral sciences and/or public health or a closely related field and 1 year of full-time professional experience in research administration, research project coordination or management, regulatory operations, grants or sponsored programs administration, or a closely related field

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with NIH or other federal funding grant mechanisms.
• Experience with government-academic research partnerships.
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) Certification.

Location: 1450 Western Ave, Albany, NY 11203

Most candidates will start at the beginning of the salary range posted.

Sponsorship Policy: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. OASAS does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://rfmh.applicantpro.com/jobs/ . Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer - Disabled/Veteran, 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.