Research Project Manager at University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Job Description:

The Research Project Manager is responsible for evaluating a youth-led initiative that promotes healthy behaviors (Youth Action for Health Leadership) and serves as an evaluation team member for other healthy lifestyle initiatives. These initiatives may include policy analysis and projects within the areas of tobacco prevention and cessation, the built environment, and access to healthy food and opportunities for physical activity. Evaluators on this team work shoulder to shoulder with partners at other state agencies, consultants, and grantees across the state to improve the health and well-being of Oklahomans. Evaluators assess the impact of the policies, systems, and environmental changes implemented in the effort to achieve better health outcomes for Oklahomans. The evaluation team develops and implements process and outcome plans that support equity, improve programs, yield actionable results, and measure the effects of public health programs. Data and evaluation expertise are used to help professionals implementing the programs and projects as well as funding partners do their jobs better by providing data that can be used for decision-making and making evaluative judgments about the programs and projects.

Life at the Hudson College of Public Health (HCOPH):

Working at HCOPH connects you with mission-minded teammates that also like to have fun while providing a positive culture, health/well-being benefits, meaningful and purposeful work, flexible work hours, a remote/hybrid option, and more than four weeks of paid leave each year. Our evaluation team values lifelong learning and professional development. Working at the University provides access to departmental seminars, public health grand rounds, as well as a variety of professional development opportunities. Our team is committed to equity in public health practice and promoting diversity, equity and inclusion in all aspects of project planning, implementation, and evaluation. We are a diverse team and strongly encourage applications from candidates of all ages, abilities, color, gender identities, and sexual orientation.

Position Information:

The Research Project Manager is responsible for evaluating a youth-led initiative that promotes healthy behaviors (Youth Action for Health Leadership) and serves as an evaluation team member for other healthy lifestyle initiatives. These initiatives may include policy analysis and projects within the areas of tobacco prevention and cessation, the built environment, and access to healthy food and opportunities for physical activity. 

Evaluators on this team work shoulder to shoulder with partners at other state agencies, consultants, and grantees across the state to improve the health and well-being of Oklahomans. Evaluators assess the impact of the policies, systems, and environmental changes implemented in the effort to achieve better health outcomes for Oklahomans. The evaluation team develops and implements process and outcome plans that support equity, improve programs, yield actionable results, and measure the effects of public health programs. Data and evaluation expertise are used to help professionals implementing the programs and projects as well as funding partners do their jobs better by providing data that can be used for decision-making and making evaluative judgments about the programs and projects.

Duties:

• Provides project management support to leadership ensuring appropriate and timely communications, developing project plans and milestones, and ensuring successful outcomes. May oversee assigned project staff and/or functional and operational goals. Aligns project outcomes to achieve financial, quality, and service goals.


• Effectively manages a variety of projects to ensure financial, quality, service, and operational goals are achieved.


• Responsible for day-to-day management and development of department staff utilizing development tools, such as performance evaluations and conducting performance management planning.


• Ensures that the department has the infrastructure and resources required to perform its role


• effectively and efficiently.


• Monitors department timelines to ensure resources are available and applied appropriately to achieve desired performance goals in a timely manner.


• Provides support to 3 - 6 process improvement efforts annually, which are expected to dramatically improve operating performance. May provide best practice examples from other healthcare organizations or industries.     


• Oversees a department which acts as an internal and/or external consulting group providing process facilitation support as well as rigorous analytical support to project teams.


• Provides active tracking tools and risk management summaries for all projects designated by senior leadership. Summarizes individual projects progress and risks to senior leadership.


• Keeps abreast of recent trends and developments in process innovation and project management in the healthcare field as well as in related industries.


• Maintains effective internal and external communication regarding the process innovation and project management efforts. Provides timely information to executives, senior management and physicians throughout the system and the State. Provides consultative, coaching, or mentoring services to leadership, department staff, and outside entities as appropriate.


• Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department in community outreach efforts. Oversees the development and implementation of communication plans.


• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND:

• 60 months experience managing/leading multiple projects.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 84 months of related experience.

Skills:

• Strong communication (oral and written)


• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information


• Able to work well with interdepartmental teams and initiatives


• Able to effectively evaluate projects/programs and produce comprehensive reports


• Able to design and manage project evaluation studies (e.g. budget, project plan, etc.)


• Project management/supervisory skills


• Statistical data analyses skills

Working Conditions:

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  Physical: Must be able to engage in repetitive motions. Manual dexterity. Ability to sit for short or extended periods of time.


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  Environment: Standard office work environment.

Departmental preferences

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in public health, community health, or social sciences


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  Data Management and Analysis: Demonstrated ability to learn new systems to manage information and report insights


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  Leadership, Teamwork, and Respect
  
  
  
  • Ability to think critically, problem-solve, and exercise professional judgment
  
  
  • Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, including age, race, ethnicity, gender identity, and lived experiences
  
  
  • Ability to work collaboratively on teams, support a cohesive, team-oriented culture and promote communication and integration among team members
  
  
  
  


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  Communication and Accountability
  
  
  
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    Willingness to deliver feedback in a supportive manner, receive feedback, and encourage others to express their ideas and opinions
  
  
  • Ability to accomplish highly detailed, quality work within established time frames, using time and resources effectively, and prioritizing tasks to meet current workload and new challenges 
  
  
  
  


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  Commitment to continuous improvement: All team members are expected to promote the concept of continuous improvement actively and enthusiastically in their work. This means:
  
  
  
  • Maintaining a positive overall attitude in the workplace, including promoting HCOPH and partner agencies in a positive manner
  
  
  • Taking part in educational and training opportunities provided by the University and partners and practicing the skills provided in training.
  
  
  • Showing initiative with new ideas and positively acknowledging other’s ideas
  
  
  
  

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