502550-Project Manager

Job Summary

The Department of Community and Behavioral Health at ETSU is currently seeking a Grant Project Manager. The researcher will play a key role in conducting and coordinating activities for a new NIH-funded study evaluating how the use of drinking water filters may improve health outcomes among individuals living in rural regions reliant on well or spring water sources. This position involves leading and coordinating research activities, including study implementation, data collection, quality assurance, and collaboration with community and academic partners.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to travel throughout the Northeast Tennessee region approximately two to three days per week, with occasional overnight and weekend travel as required by the research project.
• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills, along with the ability to collaborate productively within team environments.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively while managing multiple priorities and project responsibilities.
• Ability to coordinate and lead data collection activities, including oversight of laboratory sample chain-of-custody procedures and travel logistics.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, planning, time-management, and interpersonal skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, and one to three years of relevant experience

OR

• An equivalent combination of education and work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a relevant field
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification
• Experience administering research surveys and/or working in a research laboratory
• Experience with clinical trials
• Experience with program monitoring and evaluation
• Experience working with database management software such as REDCap

Physical Demands (as needed)

• Lifting objects up to 25 lbs
• Carrying files, equipment, or supplies short distances
• Pushing or pulling carts, furniture, or equipment
• Frequent typing or keyboard use
• Exposure to bodily fluids, hazardous materials, or fumes
• Wearing protective gear (e.g., gloves, goggles, masks)

Compensation & Benefits

• Job Family - Research Study Coordinator 1
• Market Range - 6 (Salary Schedules)
• For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Application Instructions

• Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.

ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.

University Overview

East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.