Project Manager
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Project Management
Posted on May 18, 2023
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
PROJECT MANAGER
Position Number
8101485
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Location Code
SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Manager will support the work of clinical research project entitled the Impact of a Race-Based Stress Reduction Intervention on Well-Being, Inflammation, and DNA methylation in Older African American Women at Risk for Cardiometabolic Disease.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Review of applications will begin in April 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) resume, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references (references will be contacted for finalists only), and (4) an Inclusive Excellence statement addressing past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Inclusive Excellence statement should address the following:
• Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers that exist for historically under-represented groups (URGs) in nursing. URGs include under-represented ethnic or racial minorities; men; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer individuals; people with disabilities; and undocumented immigrants.
• Past activities: Discuss past activities contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring; outreach efforts; committees, task forces, and boards; scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives.
• Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the MNSON including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into your Project Manager role.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
-Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent clinical training experience or education
-Previous healthcare or healthcare-related experience, preferred
-1-2 years of previous research assistant experience, preferred
Qualifications
-Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent clinical training experience or education
-Previous healthcare or healthcare-related experience, preferred
-1-2 years of previous research assistant experience, required
-Superb interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
n/r
Computer Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) and Zoom video conferencing technology.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Yes
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
None
Open Date
05/03/2023
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Loyola requires all Health Sciences Campus Faculty and Staff to be vaccinated with the original COVID-19 and Flu vaccines when eligible. Anexemption for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/24723
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Details
Job Title
PROJECT MANAGER
Position Number
8101485
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name
SCHOOL OF NURSING
Location Code
SCHOOL OF NURSING (02400A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
The Project Manager will support the work of clinical research project entitled the Impact of a Race-Based Stress Reduction Intervention on Well-Being, Inflammation, and DNA methylation in Older African American Women at Risk for Cardiometabolic Disease.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate study participant tracking system and manage all study records
- Recruit, screen, and enroll research participants
- Conduct the informed consent discussion with the participant and obtain informed consent.
- Perform procedures as directed by the research protocol.
- As needed, make home visits
- Collect data such as blood pressure measurement and ensure safe transfer of specimens to the laboratory
- Maintain research procedure schedules for study.
- Complete data entry into research database.
- Manage research participant payments.
- Assist with management of study budget
- Order study supplies and track supplies as needed
- Effectively communicate with health care professionals
- Prepare, organize, and update relevant study materials and data records
- Participate in research study team meetings as required
- Other duties, as assigned
Review of applications will begin in April 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are asked to submit (1) a cover letter describing interest in and qualifications for the position, (2) resume, (3) the names and contact information of three individuals prepared to provide professional references (references will be contacted for finalists only), and (4) an Inclusive Excellence statement addressing past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Inclusive Excellence statement should address the following:
• Understanding of barriers: Describe your understanding of the barriers that exist for historically under-represented groups (URGs) in nursing. URGs include under-represented ethnic or racial minorities; men; lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or queer individuals; people with disabilities; and undocumented immigrants.
• Past activities: Discuss past activities contributing to diversity, equity and inclusion. Examples may include teaching/curriculum, mentoring/advising/tutoring; outreach efforts; committees, task forces, and boards; scholarship and/or research, and other initiatives.
• Future plans: Describe how you plan to contribute to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the MNSON including activities you would pursue and how they would fit into your Project Manager role.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
-Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent clinical training experience or education
-Previous healthcare or healthcare-related experience, preferred
-1-2 years of previous research assistant experience, preferred
Qualifications
-Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent clinical training experience or education
-Previous healthcare or healthcare-related experience, preferred
-1-2 years of previous research assistant experience, required
-Superb interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
n/r
Computer Skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (e.g., Outlook, Excel, Word, SharePoint, Teams, etc.) and Zoom video conferencing technology.
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Yes
Physical Demands
None
Working Conditions
None
Open Date
05/03/2023
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Loyola requires all Health Sciences Campus Faculty and Staff to be vaccinated with the original COVID-19 and Flu vaccines when eligible. Anexemption for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/24723
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question) - * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Inclusive Excellence Statement