Project Management Specialist

GASTROENTEROLOGY (IN-GAST-IUINA) The Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is seeking a Project Management Specialist to support our nationally recognized program in patient care, research, and education. This Project Management Specialist will provide project management support for large, multicenter hepatology studies, including the major initiative led by Dr. Chalasani, where Indiana University serves as the Data Coordinating Center and Contract Research Organization for multiple sites, and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism–funded Integrated Therapies for Alcohol Use in Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease (ITAALD) clinical trial. Department-Specific Responsibilities Coordinates complex research initiatives Manages timelines and budgets Supports multi-site operations Contributes to strategic growth efforts, including future R01 submissions and industry-sponsored projects. Coordinates events Enhances program visibility through publications and media Partners with leadership to ensure successful execution of key objectives General Responsibilities Manages a small project from start to finish, or one phase of a large project, ensuring on‑time completion within budget Develops project plan(s) and efficiently analyzes, tracks, forecasts, and reports on project metrics and shortfalls Reports on progress and provides regular updates to upper management Coordinates and communicates between various areas; conducts project meetings and prepares regular reports Collaborates with other departments to ensure that project objectives are achieved within established time frames May provide guidance and support to non‑exempt staff Education Required Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Preferred Some relevant experience. Skills Required Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion Required Demonstrates project management skills Required Proficient written and verbal communication skills Required Excellent organizational skills Required Excellent collaboration and team building skills Required Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education. This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment. The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation. $50,000.00 - 55,000.00 per year based on experience and internal equity within the division. Benefits Comprehensive medical and dental insurance Health savings account with generous IU contributions Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts Basic group life insurance paid by IU Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year Generous paid time off plans Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events Employee assistance program (EAP) Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non-Discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr