Project Specialist (85281BR)

University Job Title

Project Specialist

Bargaining Unit

None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Regular

Compensation Grade

Administration & Operations

Compensation Grade Profile

Manager; Program Leader (23)

Wage Ranges

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Searchable Job Family

Research/Support

Total # of hours to be worked:

40

Work Week

Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)

Work Location

Medical School Campus

Worksite Address

100 Wall Street

New Haven, CT 06511

Work Model

On-site

Position Focus

The Project Specialist will provide support to the Principal Investigators with executing the MIRHIQL (Multilevel Interventions to Reduce Harm and Improve Quality of Life for Patients on Long Term Opioid Therapy) study. They will bring to the study team field experience in research related to chronic pain management and/or long-term opioid therapy. This role will conduct a systematic review of the literature to identify harms and benefits of long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain. In addition, they will support the study team with the Delphi process, which will include forming a panel of experts, survey development and administration, data management, and facilitate group discussion to generate consensus. They will develop reports, presentations, and manuscripts and regularly meet with the study team to provide progress on each initiative.

Essential Duties

• Manages special projects ranging from academic to financial from inception to completion, which requires quantitative analysis, independent research, and the proposal of resolutions or conclusions. Creates and envisions programmatic initiatives and communication strategies. 2. Designs and develops communications strategies for special projects. Develops and exercises a keen understanding of the multiple audiences and contributing University offices involved in a given project to ensure that individual communications are rolled out within a structure planned in advance and with appropriate communication among key stakeholders. 3. Envisions, creates and authors a wide variety of sensitive and high-level written materials. Serves as coordinator and executor for a range of internal and external committees. May participate in decisions regarding committee work. Advises panelists on precedents and prior actions. 4. Serves as Secretary for committee(s), manages informal and formal resolution processes and voluminous correspondence. 5. May supervise the work of project coordinator and administrative staff. 6. Serves as liaison to other departments on all communications. 7. Contributes to design, organization, and maintenance of department website. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor's Degree in a related field and four years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required Skill/Ability 1

Excellent written and communication skills with ability to synthesize complex information and manage feedback from multiple reviewers. Demonstrated experience in writing abstract submissions, manuscripts, progress reports, and IRB proposals.

Required Skill/Ability 2

Knowledge, skills, and techniques gained from professional training in a health science field. Detailed knowledge of health services research. Knowledge and skills in analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.

Required Skill/Ability 3

Ability to communicate ideas and information clearly and appropriately for the situation and audience. Professionalism, leadership, organizational and team player characteristics. Ability to adapt quickly to new areas of focus. Ability to interact and collaborate with all levels of management and cross-functional teams.

Required Skill/Ability 4

Demonstrated ability managing complex projects, multi-tasking, flexibility, and independent problem solving to meet project deadlines.

Required Skill/Ability 5

Ability to use videoconferencing platforms to facilitate virtual group discussion.

Preferred Education, Experience And Skills

PhD in Anthropologyor similar. Experience with the development of manuscripts for publication preferred.

Weekend Hours Required?

No

Evening Hours Required?

Occasional

Drug Screen

No

Health Screening

No

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement

Required

The University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. All faculty, staff, students, and trainees are required to comply with these policies, which may be found here:

https://covid19.yale.edu/health-guidelines

Posting Disclaimer

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

EEO Statement

University policy is committed to affirmative action under law in employment of women, minority group members, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Additionally, in accordance with Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment, and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus