Project Director (7399U) #73400 - University of California-Berkeley

Job ID

73400

Location

Main Campus-Berkeley

Full/Part Time

Full Time

About Berkeley

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We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners.

Departmental Overview

Located within the world's finest public university and one of the most diverse regions in the nation, the UC Berkeley School of Social Welfare strives to transform the systems that perpetuate poverty and social disadvantage.

Berkeley Social Welfare develops effective leaders and scholars committed to solving complex social problems; produces, disseminates and utilizes research to improve social-service delivery and policy through critical thinking and evidence-based knowledge; and prepares the next generation of culturally-competent social workers, researchers and teachers dedicated to serving the most vulnerable members of our society.

This position will direct the California Abundant Birth Project (ABP) Evaluation study. ABP is a guaranteed income program for pregnant people with risk factors for preterm birth. The California ABP Evaluation Study will focus on the subset of participants who identify as Black or African/American. The Evaluation will use community-based participatory research approaches to understand the impact of ABP on adverse pregnancy outcomes, stress, and mental health.

Responsibilities

• Leads and directs coordination across the 5 study geographies for CA-ABP, and follows through with all levels of staff and individuals inside and outside the organization.
• Monitors staffing levels to ensure seamless data collection activities. Develops systems of communication and project management to meet project goals.
• Develops and coordinates CA-ABPE program communications with collaborating institutions, IRB, community working group, and the investigators. Develops site liaison relationships between staff members and each county site. Supervises site liaisons to keep abreast of site needs and identify potential problems.
• Develops and maintains a project management system for the study to ensure the large team is able to meet the study goals and is accountable to the project work plan.
• Develop and oversee implementation of study protocols, including recruitment and retention practices. Ensure protocols are culturally relevant and respectful.
• Provides analyses for complex budget, academic data collection, systems and resource projects; advises investigative team of required changes in project budget or other design issues.
• Oversee implementation of data quality monitoring and quality assurance activities to ensure high-quality data and data security.
• Coordinate with program staff with the CA-ABP lead partner Expecting Justice regarding implementation concerns with significant logistical and budgetary implications.
• Directly supervising research coordinators and research assistants and provide mentorship to the broader team as needed to develop their research and other professional capacities.
• Coordinate with PIs across three institutions to ensure successful data collection activities.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant, full-time project or program management experience in a research, nonprofit, or other related setting.
• At least 2 years experience directly supervising, training, and mentoring staff.
• At least 1 year of full-time experience working on a social science or public health research project with primary data collection activities.
• Highly skilled in all levels of project management.
• Commitment to and demonstrated experience working with Black communities.
• Demonstrated experience managing an operational budget consisting of multiple grants.
• Highly skilled communication and interpersonal skills.
• Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Google Docs.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Able to write at a level suitable for production of scholarly publications.
• Expert in problem-solving implementation challenges in complex programs or research projects.
• Able to travel up to 5% time and work occasional evenings/weekends.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Broad academic knowledge of or applied background in social science or health research with human subjects.
• Substantive expertise in maternal and child health, sexual and reproductive health, social determinants of health, and/or guaranteed income programs.
• Experience submitting and maintaining Institutional Review Board protocols for human subjects research.

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time, one year contract position. This position is eligible for the full range of UC Benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $88,900-$163,900, annually.

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.