Research Projects Manager

Requisition Details

GENERAL REQUISITION INFORMATION

EEO Statement

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Omaha, NE

Requisition Number

Staff_14860

Department

CHRI Administration 50010500

Business Unit

Child Health Research Institute

Reg-Temp

Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Remote/Telecommuting

Hybrid (part-time working on site, part-time working off-site)

Position Summary

This position drives a major initiative within CHRI called Nebraska GROWN; a state-wide, multi-year pediatric cancer cohort study. This position will lead project planning and resource assignment, drive forward progress of key study deliverables, guide other team members assigned to Nebraska GROWN, and deliver actionable metrics and status reports to CHRI leadership.

Oversee day to day operations of the Nebraska GROWN research study, to include study activation milestones, recruitment and retention, study operations and logistics, and study budget and financial resources. Define timelines and deliverable targets, and deploy resources to achieve them. Provide adequate oversight of study activities and staff to ensure compliant and accurate progress on this clinical research study. Plan and direct the biobanking and databanking efforts of Nebraska GROWN, to include implementation of biobank request handling procedures and tracking.

Position Details Additional Information

Posting Category

Research - Non Academic

Working Title

Research Projects Manager

Job Title

Manager, Research/Ag

Salary Grade

RA23S

Appointment Type

B1 - REG MGR PROF SALARY

Salary Range

$63,100 - $94,700/annual

Job Requisition Begin Date

07/13/2026

Application Review Date

07/20/2026

Review Date Information

Initial application review will begin on the date provided in the field above. Applications received prior to this review date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.

Required and Preferred Qualifications

Required Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

If any degree major/training is required, please specify the type. (NOTE: Concentration and minors are not equivalent to a major)

Business Administration, Health Sciences, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field.

(Will consider additional related post high school education or work experience in lieu of required education)

Required Experience

3 years

If any experience is required, please specify what kind of experience:

Progressive work experience with project/program management to include managing multiple projects, familiarity with clinical and/or academic research, and/or process improvement projects.

(Will consider additional related post high school education in lieu of required experience)

Required License

No

If yes, what is the required licensure/certification?

Required Computer Applications

Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook

Required Other Computer Applications

Required Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Project management skills.

Ability to work independently and under competing deadlines.

Ability to work effectively with people of varying educational and experiential backgrounds.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and attentiveness to detail skills.

Ability to lead, motivate, and direct a work group

Preferred Education

Master's degree or equivalent

If any degree/training is preferred, please specify the type:

Masters of Public Health, Epidemiology, or other related health field.

Preferred Experience

Experience related to healthcare, laboratory, or clinical research with patient-facing responsibilities is strongly preferred. Previous exposure to large observational cohort research is strongly preferred. REDcap expertise strongly preferred.

Preferred License

Yes

If yes, what is the preferred licensure/certification?:

ACRP or CCRC license

Preferred Computer Applications

SAP

Preferred Other Computer Applications

RedCap, Clinical Research Applications

Preferred Additional Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience working in an academic research setting.

Emotional intelligence traits (i.e., patience, listening, self-reflective, thoughtful, ability to build trusting relationships, reasoning and understanding).

Self-starter with the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Possess the ability to be flexible to a changing environment, acknowledging urgency when necessary.

Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion in confidential manner.

React to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently. Flexible during times of change.

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