Project Planner for Community Engaged Research

5 days ago


Durham, North Carolina, United States Duke University Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Project Planner to join our team at Duke University's Clinical & Translational Science Institute (CTSI). The successful candidate will be responsible for applying project planning and management skills to develop resources and tools to support the coordinated activities of the Community Engaged Research Initiative (CERI).

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and coordinate medium to large projects, programs, and research projects related to community-engaged research
  • Work with the Program Director, CERI faculty leadership, and team members to plan and implement activities aligned with program strategic goals
  • Apply project management knowledge, technical, and interpersonal skills, and project management tools and techniques to meet the requirements of initiatives and activities of CERI
  • Implement standard project management processes, tools, and methodology
  • Serve as project planner/manager for multiple CERI activities by developing workplans, coordinating team meetings, and supervising project coordinators and interns
  • Manage systems and processes to evaluate and maintain metrics on CERI initiatives, activities, and programs
  • Assist in the conduct of ongoing needs assessments to determine the feasibility, acceptability, and utility of programs, tools, resources, and activities
  • Develop workflows, processes, and policies for existing and new initiatives and support monitoring of the portfolio of programs and projects
  • Identify and facilitate opportunities for collaborations with other CTSI programs and their leadership
  • Collaborate on the design and development of CERI initiatives
  • Collaborate in the planning and organization of various activities and public relations events to promote the CERI mission
  • Participate in the implementation of promotional ideas and activities in support of a comprehensive awareness-raising program to promote the CERI mission
  • Stay abreast of trends in and literature on community engaged research
  • Work with study teams and other units at Duke, and external community partners to support and build capacity for community engaged research and research translation
  • Work with the CERI Community Advisory Council (CAC) to strengthen CERI initiatives and develop meaningful opportunities for CAC members to contribute to CERI work and the health of their communities
  • Collaborate on reports, presentations, publications, and other vehicles for disseminating results of and lessons learned from CERI activities
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree. Additional training in Project Management or related training is desired.
  • Master's degree preferred.
  • Experience working on research or other projects that bring together academic and community partners.
  • Experience working in an academic environment is preferred.
  • 3-5 years of progressively responsible program development/management.
  • Knowledge of grant funded research processes preferred but not required.
  • Knowledge of the health research landscape and processes at Duke preferred but not required.
  • Ability to communicate complex scientific concepts in lay-friendly language.
  • Experience with the use of social media and digital engagement tools is preferred but not required.
  • Experience with use and/or development of tools for information/data management and tracking (REDCap, Smartsheet, Excel, etc.) preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Deep knowledge of community engaged research, including purpose and strategies.
  • Ability to collaborate with diverse constituents at Duke and NCCU and in the community.
  • Flexibility and ability to problem-solve.
  • Capacity for both independent and collaborative work.
  • Ability to develop mechanisms to track and monitor the health and impact of projects and initiatives.
  • Communications, analytical, and organizational skills necessary to manage and coordinate a variety of tasks.


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