Research Program Manager

The Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions is a groundbreaking initiative in the field of public health advocacy and science. The Center combines the expertise of highly respected gun violence researchers with the skills of deeply experienced gun violence prevention advocates. We use a public health approach to conduct rigorous scientific research to identify a range of innovative solutions to gun violence. Because gun violence disproportionately impacts communities of color, we ground our work in equity and seek insights from those most impacted on appropriate solutions. Using the best available science, our Center works towards expanding evidence-based advocacy and policy-making efforts. This combination of expertise creates a unique opportunity to turn public health research into action that reduces deaths and injuries from gun violence.

The Center for Gun Violence Solutions at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health is seeking a Research Program Manager to provide extensive research support, coordination, and day-to-day oversight for multiple gun violence prevention studies.

This is a full-time, hybrid (2 days a week in the office) post based in Baltimore.

Positions submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• With support from the Center Director of Operations, manage and coordinate for several foundation-funded research projects for multiple PIs.
• With support from the finance team and Director of Operations, manage budgets and spending to ensure compliance.
• Create and manage accurate project timelines to accomplish project goals and milestones.
• Prepare grant reports and adhere to reporting deadlines.
• Develop standard operating procedures and data collection forms from protocol(s). Oversee day-to-day activities of support staff on study.
• Oversee the acquisition and management of large administrative data. Prepare material for data use agreements.
• Participate in meetings to provide operational updates, report on any operational issues, and may make recommendations for resolutions to new/outstanding operational issues.
• Coordinating meetings, which may include assisting in developing an agenda and coordinating information and/or participation of individuals from other institutions and/or universities.
• Manage databases, shared files, and email listservs.
• Study coordination, including hiring and supervision of graduate students and research assistants/coordinators; assisting investigators with recruitment protocols that are practical and efficient.
• Review resumes for candidate selections, set up interviews and make recommendations for RA and staff hiring.
• Manage student research assistants.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for IRB.
• Participate in developing study budget.
• Recommend changes to protocol operations based on results and goals.
• Assist in drafting technical and progress/final reports to the funder
• Ensure data integrity and compliance with security policies governed by HIPAA and the Johns Hopkins IRB.
• Other duties as necessary.

Special Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Experience with compiling an Institutional Review Board (IRB) application.
• Experience managing research projects.
• Excellent organizational skills required.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Knowledge of basic statistics.
• Knowledge of qualitative analysis methodologies.
• Experience working on a diverse team.
• Experience working with different communication styles.
• An understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and bias and their impact on underserved and underrepresented communities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail and demonstrate an ability to adapt to the needs of a diverse and high-paced research environment quickly and comfortably.
• Open communication, sharing of expertise and ideas, and the ability to take direction and respond positively to feedback.
• Good oral and written communication and reading comprehension skills, be comfortable using technology (e.g., computers, laptops, tablets, copier, printer) and with Office programs.
• Extensive experience with protocol and informed consent writing and data analysis.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline. Related Master's preferred.
• Five years related experience, including demonstrated supervisory or lead responsibilities.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Master's Degree, experience working in gun violence prevention or community violence intervention.

Classified Title: Research Program Manager
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MD
Starting Salary Range: $55,800 - $97,600 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9 am - 5 pm
Exempt Status:Exempt
Location:Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: HPM-Center for Gun Violence
Personnel area: School of Public Health