Columbia University · 19 hours ago
Project Director
Newburgh, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expColumbia University is seeking a Project Director for the WINGS+++ Project within the Social Intervention Group. The role involves managing a multi-year, NIDA-funded study focused on integrating interventions for IPV, PTSD, and substance use disorders, with responsibilities including daily operations, community engagement, and oversight of research implementation.
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Responsibilities
Direct daily WINGS+++ operations, ensuring all study milestones and deliverables are met on schedule
Serve as primary liaison with community partners, Community Action Working Group (CAWG) members, and government/clinical agencies
Under the direction of the MPIs, act as the day-to-day central supervisor for WINGS+++ research implementation staff
Oversee research and operations of WINGS+++ implementation at jail sites while supervising two-three project coordinators
Manage information-sharing between locally embedded project coordinators and investigators
Liaise with investigators to ensure WINGS+++ operations work support WINGS+++ aims and fidelity to the intervention
Liaise with project workstream leads to ensure overall project management and alignment in terms of work plans, content, and deadlines
Manage partner relations with WINGS+++ sub-awardees, contractors, vendors, and consultants
Act as the liaison to the Columbia IRB and coordinate IRB deliverables with WINGS+++ investigators
Prepare IRB submissions, annual progress and financial reports, and other study-related protocols and documents
Provides programmatic information to Grants Manager needed to monitor use of WINGS+++ funds
Collaborate with MPIs on projects related to community relations, data, CUIT, strategy and workflow development
Manage data collection efforts including recruitment and retention of participants, administration of study instruments, etc
Train and supervise research staff including BA, MPH, MSW, and PhD students
Organize and facilitate team meetings and reports
Create and maintain secure project databases and assist with data cleaning, coding, and analysis
Collaborate with the investigative team in the preparation and submission of conference abstracts, manuscripts, and grant proposals
Perform other duties as assigned or as necessary
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 5 -7 years of related experience required
Prior experience in study/project coordination and management required
Expertise in HIV, behavioral health, substance use, or violence prevention research
Demonstrated commitment to HIV, behavioral health, substance use disorder, and healthcare issues and activities
Experienced in qualitative and quantitative research
Must be proficient in MS Office, Qualtrics RedCap, NVIVO, collaborative tools (Zoom, Teams), and Adobe Acrobat
Demonstrated ability to manage large, multi-partner projects with excellent oral, written communication, organizational skills excellent interpersonal and administrative skills
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to be flexible
Must be able to work independently and on teams
Valid driver's license
Preferred
Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, or related field preferred
At least 7 years of equivalent supervisory and project management experience
Work experience that includes management and implementation of at least one large scale health-related project
Experience in harm-reduction settings
Experience working with community-level programming and/or with specifically for substance using populations and communities of color and/or LGBTQAI+ communities preferred
Strong project management skills, including organization of individual and team work; prioritization; problem solving; adaptability; flexibility; and attention to detail
Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with multiple stakeholders; responsiveness to the stakeholder's needs, in a timely fashion
Organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and/or projects concurrently
Experience with database software, such as Microsoft Access, Qualtrics, RedCap, SPSS, Nvivo and/or Dedoose
Company
Columbia University
Columbia University is a research institution and Ivy League school for undergraduate and graduate students across various fields
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$21.84MKey Investors
ValeNational Institutes of HealthNational Science Foundation
2024-09-24Grant· $0.02M
2023-08-17Grant
2023-05-04Grant· $20M
Leadership Team
Jeannette Wing
Executive Vice President for Research and Professor of Computer Science
Asaf Cidon
Assistant Professor, EE and CS
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