Job Details

Research Manager

Main Campus - Boston, MA
R10580

ABOUT SIMMONS

Located in Boston's historic Fenway area, Simmons has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons University was one of the first higher education institutions to prepare women to become leaders and has evolved to become a university offering a women's undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all.

You're joining our community at an especially exciting time as one of our strategic goals is to become the most inclusive campus in New England. You'll find that people who work here are truly committed to our mission of preparing students to become champions of social justice and leaders in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace. Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience.

As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

JOB SUMMARY

Reporting to the Project Evaluator, the Research Manager will oversee data collection for the Institute for Trauma Treatment in Schools (ITTS), a project funded by the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). In collaboration with the Evaluator, the Research Manager will take the lead on data analysis, management and dissemination.

With collaboration from Project Evaluator, the Research Manager will oversee and implement data collection, analysis, management, and dissemination as outlined by project-specific evaluation plans. This will include any pre-, mid-, and post-project assessments, as well as assessments associated with grant-related trainings.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Responsible for internal data reporting to the internal and external project teams.

Lead on all IRB submissions including new protocols and continuing reviews, under the supervision of the Evaluator.

Participate in the grant writing process for new funding opportunities.

Exercise independence in developing data management systems.

Contribute to development, implementation and evaluation of trainings outside of ITTS curriculum.

Responsible for duties related to data management, cleaning, organization, and analysis.

Contributes to funder-required reporting and will collaborate on preparation of peer reviewed conference abstracts, presentations, and publications.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Social Work degree ;

Two years of experience in data management and analysis (relevant coursework may be substituted for work experience);

Proficiency with data management systems.

Proficiency in the Microsoft suite (e.g. Lookup formulas, pivot tables) required;

Proficiency in the Google suite required;

Proficiency in the Adobe suite required;

Proficiency with virtual meeting platforms required;

Clear and effective written and oral communication skills required;

Exceptional planning and organizational skills;

Ability to take initiative and ownership of projects;

Proven ability to perform duties with a high level of professionalism, flexibility; discretion, judgment, diplomacy and tact.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience with Qualtrics preferred;

Knowledge of externally-funded grants preferred;

Advanced proficiency in the Microsoft suite (e.g. Lookup formulas, pivot tables) preferred;

Advanced proficiency in the Google suite preferred;

Advanced proficiency in the Adobe suite preferred;

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills preferred;

Workday experience preferred.

COMPETENCIES

Communication

Time Management

Collaboration

Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

Flexibility/Adaptability

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a part-time, 25-hour/week exempt position;

In-person on-campus, hybrid, or fully remote work arrangement eligibility;

Typical office or home office environment, with moderate noise;

Sedentary work with walking or standing required occasionally;

Essential physical requirements include sitting, standing, and typing;

Physical effort/lifting is sedentary to light - up to 20 pounds;

The standard work schedule 25 hours during the work week, Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm.

Salary Grade
S06

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual's community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices-at all levels, for all positions-ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.


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Located in Bostons historic Fenway area, Simmons College is a small, private, non-sectarian College which has educated students for enriching careers and purposeful lives since 1899. Working at Simmons means joining a collaborative, diverse and mission-driven community of educators and professionals.

We prepare students to be leaders for themselves, their communities and the world. Our faculty and staff members lead by example - sharing a commitment to excellence and putting the students first.