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Harvard University Project Manager in Cambridge, Massachusetts
66614BRAuto req ID:66614BRJob Code:405012 Admin Professional (N) Department Office Location:USA - MA - Boston Business Title:Project ManagerSub-Unit:------------ Salary Grade (https://hr.harvard.edu/salary-ranges#ranges) :056Time Status:Full-time Union:55 - Hvd Union Cler & Tech Workers Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required
3+ years of related experience required
Additional Qualifications and Skills: The following job-specific skills and competencies are preferred:
Master's Degree preferred, in a health or social science discipline is a plus
Demonstrated knowledge of health services research
Experience working with health care-related topics such as health policy or health services research or coursework
Experience in quantitative research methods and analysis
Strong background in writing for a wide-range of audiences
Prior supervisory experience preferred
Exposure to applicable computer technologies, including specific Microsoft software applications (including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
Experience with EndNote, Mendeley and/or other reference managers
Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills, Organized, Attention to Detail
The following cultural competencies are also preferred:
Awareness of and aptitude to appropriately and effectively understand, respect, and adapt to cultural and identity-based difference within group environments
Knowledge of and commitment to concepts and issues tied to social justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion
Skills related to creating and supporting an environment that allows for inclusion, effective intercultural engagement, and personal humility and authenticity
Experience fostering and reinforcing an environment that values unique experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and goals
Additional Information: Join the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health to support our mission of health research and education, and to be a part of the oldest institution of higher learning in the country!
The Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health does not provide visa sponsorship, now or in the future, for staff positions.
Harvard University requires pre-employment reference checks and background screenings.
This position has a 90 day orientation and review period. The O&R period will be waived for any internal Harvard employee transfers.
The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up to date on CDC-recommended vaccines. Department:Health Policy and ManagementPre-Employment Screening:Education, IdentityJob Function:General Administration Position Description: The Project Manager will independently perform a wide range of project management, operational, and administrative duties to support these faculty-led research projects -- including 5-10 projects simultaneously, some of which are new and others that are established. Such duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Oversee research project operations -- including managing grant requirements, developing timelines and ensuring that each project meets milestones, preparing and submitting human subjects research protocols and progress reports, drafting issue briefs, managing data use agreements, and preparing and delivering presentations for academic, clinical, and grantor audiences.
Track progress of each project, including coordinating collaborative research and writing efforts with partners and co-workers.
Develop mechanisms to support faculty and staff, including coordinating logistics, timetables for implementation of research and activities, and appropriate review and reporting.
Compile and organize results for annual progress reports to funders and in the preparation of presentations and final publications.
Work closely with the PI's as well as other project team members to ensure that research aims are fulfilled in a timely fashion and budget is managed appropriately.
Facilitate communication and collaboration with affiliated research personnel at other locations and institutions.
Participate and contribute to internal team meetings and facilitate new and existing partnerships with external partners.
Lead a team of research assistants (including those that perform statistical analysis) and ensure they are performing high-quality work.
The Project Manager will also perform other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and project coordination skills, experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, and experience performing highly-detailed work with attention and care while obtaining and providing information on numerous inquiries.
PLEASE NOTE: This position is a one year term appointment with the possibility of extension. School/Unit:Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health EEO Statement:We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.Job Summary: The Healthcare Quality and Outcomes Lab in the Department of Health Policy and Management (HPM) at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health is committed to training and inspiring the next generation of health care leaders. Our students and faculty are passionate about making the world a better place by improving health and health care. We work on compelling and important problems, from making the delivery of care safer and more efficient, to expanding health insurance coverage and eliminating disparities, to designing and improving the performance of entire health systems.
The Project Manager will support faculty members/principal investigators (PIs) with multidisciplinary health care management and policy research projects, such as the following:
A) Comparing Medicare Advantage and Traditional Fee-for-Service Medicare
B) Variations in the Quality of Cost of Care for Dual-Eligible Medicare and Medicaid Beneficaries
C) The Impact of Federal and State Policy on Health Outcomes
D) Developing Novel Methods for Understanding the Impact of Managed Care on Healthcare Delivery
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: At the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, we believe that diversity is integral to the Harvard experience and our mission of improving public health education, research and policy. Diversity of cultural backgrounds, identities, lived experiences, perspectives, and ways of understanding the world enriches our community and enables us to best meet the public health needs of the United States and the world. Ongoing learning and development related to diversity allows for both individual and institutional growth, and is necessary to foster and sustain a culture of inclusion. To achieve this, we are committed to ensuring equitable access to opportunities for learning, living, and working at the Harvard Chan School. We maintain an unwavering dedication to diversity, inclusion, and belonging as core to our institutional values and to actively counter, minimize, and address racism, sexism, xenophobia, homophobia, gender bias, and all forms of discrimination.
Learn more about the School’s mission, objectives, and core values (https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/about/) , our Principles of Citizenship (https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/about/) , and our diversity, inclusion, and belonging (https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/diversity/) initiatives.
Benefits: We invite you to visit Harvard's Total Rewards website (https://hr.harvard.edu/totalrewards) to learn more about our outstanding benefits package, which may include:
Paid Time Off: 3-4 weeks of accrued vacation time per year (3 weeks for support staff and 4 weeks for administrative/professional staff), 12 accrued sick days per year, 12.5 holidays plus a Winter Recess in December/January, 3 personal days per year (prorated based on date of hire), and up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents who are primary care givers.
Health and Welfare: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits, disability and life insurance programs, along with voluntary benefits. Most coverage begins as of your start date.
Work/Life and Wellness: Child and elder/adult care resources including on campus childcare centers, Employee Assistance Program, and wellness programs related to stress management, nutrition, meditation, and more.
Retirement: University-funded retirement plan with contributions from 5% to 15% of eligible compensation, based on age and earnings with full vesting after 3 years of service.
Tuition Assistance Program: Competitive program including $40 per class at the Harvard Extension School and reduced tuition through other participating Harvard graduate schools.
Tuition Reimbursement: Program that provides 75% to 90% reimbursement up to $5,250 per calendar year for eligible courses taken at other accredited institutions.
Professional Development: Programs and classes at little or no cost, including through the Harvard Center for Workplace Development and LinkedIn Learning.
Commuting and Transportation: Various commuter options handled through the Parking Office, including discounted parking, half-priced public transportation passes and pre-tax transit passes, biking benefits, and more.
Harvard Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks: Access to Harvard athletic and fitness facilities, libraries, campus events, credit union, and more, as well as discounts to various types of services (legal, financial, etc.) and cultural and leisure activities throughout metro-Boston.
Work Format:Hybrid (partially on-site, partially remote) LinkedIn Recruiter Tag (for internal use only):#LI-SL1