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Position OverviewThe Project Manager will provide administrative and project management support to the Principal Investigator (PI) while overseeing multiple research grants and initiatives. In addition to managing study operations, the Project Manager will support both traditional and non-traditional modes of dissemination, including manuscript development, conference presentations, and the creation and management of digital and social media content related to project work.This role requires strong organizational, communication, and creative skills, with the ability to translate research findings for diverse audiences and help build a cohesive academic and public-facing presence for the work.Key Responsibilities:Administrative Support● Provide general administrative support to the Principal Investigator, including calendar management, email, scheduling, reimbursements, and travel or booking arrangements● Coordinate logistics across multiple projects and stakeholders in the NY/NJ/CT/PA regionProject & Grant Management● Manage and oversee grant-funded research projects, including quantitative and qualitative studies● Ensure timely and accurate execution of study aims, milestones, and deliverables● Submit, manage, and maintain Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, amendments, and continuing reviews● Coordinate annual grant reviews, progress reports, and renewals in compliance with institutional and funder requirements● Oversee primary data collection and analysis activities, including interviews, coding, and data management● Supervise, onboard, and offboard research staff and students● Train staff and students on study protocols, data collection procedures, and compliance requirements● Organize and facilitate regular project and team meetings● Monitor project timelines, documentation, and reporting obligationsResearch, Dissemination & Content Development● Support traditional and non-traditional dissemination efforts, including manuscript writing, conference abstracts, presentations, and digital content● Participate in conference presentations and public-facing dissemination activities● Assist with grant development and proposal preparation● Develop and manage project-related content, including reports, websites, and social media platforms● Help build and maintain a consistent academic and public-facing presence for project work● Travel for research activitiesPosition DetailsApproximate Start Date: March 2026Anticipated End Date: January 31, 2029 (appointment renewal/extension is dependant on continued receipt of grant funding)Appointment Type: Full-time, fixed-term, grant-funded positionWork Hours: 35 hours per week; The role follows a Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. schedule with some flexibility.Location: Hybrid, requires at least two in-person days per week on College-designated common attendance days.In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the budgeted salary range for this position is $80,000 to $85,000 commensurate with experience. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.Required Education:Bachelor’s DegreePreferred Education:Master of Public Health (MPH) or other relevant master’s degree with health componentRequired Skills and Qualifications: Strong written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated writing proficiency Excellent organizational and time-management abilities Ability to manage multiple projects independently Comfort with public speaking and presentations Familiarity with content management systems and social media platforms Preferred Skills and Qualifications: Prior experience in project management, particularly in academic or research settings Experience with graphic design, visual arts, or creative content development Experience with grant-funded projects or academic–community initiatives is highly desirable Comfortable working in a high paced, mission driven environment on multiple grant-funded projects Spanish language proficiency Upload a resume/CV & cover letter to Interfolio.For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. 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