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Lehigh University Project Manager, Research Translation Acceleration in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Lehigh University Lehigh University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Lehigh University provides comprehensive benefits including partner benefits.
The Research Translation Acceleration Project Manager will support the implementation and day-to-day operations of an NSF-funded Accelerating Research Translation (ART) grant awarded to Lehigh University. They will work closely with the PI and the project leadership team to plan, execute, communicate, assess, and report on all of the activities affiliated with the development, operation, and continuous enhancement of a Lehigh University-based Research Translation Acceleration Ecosystem. The Lehigh community takes seriously our commitment to antiracism and
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Position Number: S97280
This position is a Grade: 11-40 with an approximate salary range of $81,450-$99,080 and is subject to change based on experience, skills and qualifications
Lehigh University offers a comprehensive and family friendly benefits package which includes but is not limited to Health Care, Retirement and Educational benefits. Information can be found on our website at
https://hr.lehigh.edu/benefits
- Project Management
Work with the PI and project leadership team to plan, organize, execute, and continuously enhance all aspects of a Lehigh University based Research Translation Acceleration Ecosystem. Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with the grant team, administrators, faculty, and staff to advise and oversee the operations of the program. Develop and maintain a project plan that assures that all components and initiatives related to the ecosystem are optimally progressing and continuously improving.
- Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of training and professional development activities for graduate students, postdocs, and faculty
Functions include providing support in areas such as course/training module scheduling, site selection, participant recruitment, and follow-up/assessment.
- Budget and financial management
Develop, manage, and track budgets and resources to assure efforts are in compliance with the project goals, guidelines and commitments. With an understanding of the reporting requirements, set up budget indexes and account code categories within Lehigh's banner system. Reconcile research accounts on a monthly basis in coordination with local others, as necessary.
- Records management and report preparation
Ensure program compliance with government regulations, university policies and IRB and IACUC requirements (if applicable,) and prepares reports Ensure data management reports are generated and distributed in a timely fashion Assist PI in the preparation and submission of interim and final research grant reports in coordination with Research Accounting
- Meeting coordination
Plan and when appropriate attend and lead meetings. Document meeting outcomes and action items through the preparation and dissemination of accurate meeting minutes. Organize seminars, external visitor agendas, workshops, colloquia, conferences, and other professional project meetings. Serve as point of contact for project teams, meeting attendees and/or collaborating institutions
- Communication
Develop and implement a communication plan to keep the full Lehigh research translation acceleration team (including external mentors) informed regarding plans, activities, and progress. Prepare communications regarding the program for external and internal audiences. Maintain active and mutually beneficial communications with the network of project managers at other NSF ART fu ded institutions.
Special Considerations
Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing an accommodation for any part of the interview or hiring process may contact Lehigh's Accommodations Specialist at
inada@lehigh.edu
This position is funded by soft dollars; there is no severa Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status PI241372024
