Project Manager

Payroll Title SRA 4 Department School of Public Health Hiring Pay Scale $37.47 - $60.30 / Hour Worksite Campus Appointment Type Career Appointment Percent 100% Union RX Contract Total Openings 1 Work Schedule Days, 8-Hour Shifts, Monday-Friday Title #140208 Project Manager - Hybrid Filing Deadline Fri 7/10/2026 *UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment* All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor. *Reassignment Applicants* Eligible Reassignment clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance. Under the general direction of the Principal Investigator, the Project Manager will independently manage one or more complex, medium to large extramurally funded public health research projects supported by state, federal, and other research funding mechanisms involving tobacco, cannabis, substance use, behavioral health, implementation science, prevention, regulatory science, and community-engaged research. The Project Manager will work closely with investigators, research staff, community partners, and external collaborators to support the development, implementation, and overall management of research and evaluation activities. Responsibilities include coordinating multi-component research projects; supporting intervention, curriculum, and training development activities; overseeing project operations and timelines; facilitating communication among stakeholders and collaborating organizations; contributing to data management, analysis, dissemination, and reporting activities; and ensuring successful execution of project goals and deliverables. The Project Manager will contribute to implementation and evaluation efforts involving mixed-methods research, technology-supported interventions and training systems, stakeholder-engaged research activities, and policy- and practice-relevant public health initiatives. The position may also provide guidance, training, and task oversight to research staff, students, or project personnel as needed. Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated leadership and management skills. Strong decision-making skills and ability to use independent judgment to quickly set priorities and to solve problems. Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to unexpected events and crises. Flexibility to adapt to frequent changes in a large and dynamic work environment. Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings. Thorough knowledge of and experience with IRB regulations, Human Subjects Rights and informed consent procedures. Strong practical knowledge and experience in developing, implementing, and managing behavioral research. Ability to work effectively as a member of the project team. Demonstrated ability to work independently, accurately with attention to detail, maintain confidentiality, and function effectively under deadline pressures to fulfill assignments on schedule. Excellent organizational skills. Advanced knowledge of experimental protocols, data gathering, protocol design and evaluation. Excellent written (using correct English grammar, spelling, and punctuation), verbal and interpersonal communication skills including tact, diplomacy, and flexibility in order to work effectively with co-workers, supervisor, investigators at other sites, study participants, local university administrators, and UCSD and regulatory personnel. Demonstrated extensive experience in research protocol start up procedures. Advanced computer skills including knowledge of PC software applications such as Word and Excel to produce manuscripts, reports, correspondence, graphs, and spreadsheets to generate, track, and analyze required data. Demonstrated ability to navigate and utilize electronic mail systems and the internet to conduct searches, etc. Demonstrated experience in prioritizing workload independently and giving direction to other team members. Demonstrated experience in providing work direction and maintaining an efficient project team. Strong demonstrated experience in planning meetings and decision making. Demonstrated experience in project development and coordination, strategic planning, grant writing and development. Ability to contribute important original ideas pertaining to the planning, development, modification, and execution of new research studies and ancillary studies that build on existing work. Preferred Qualifications Advanced practical knowledge and experience in the development of programmatic and/or clinical intervention related to tobacco and cannabis control. Demonstrated knowledge of tobacco control. Demonstrated knowledge of wireless technology applications as persuasive devices in behavior change. Graduate degree (PhD) in public health, psychology, education, or related field with extensive theoretical knowledge of behavior change as it relates social norms. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Employment is subject to a criminal background check and pre-employment physical. Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs. Performs other duties as assigned. Complies with all policies and standards. Complies with the University of California, San Diego Health (UCSDH) Principles of Community. This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization. Occasional evenings and weekends, or university holidays may be required. Must be available to travel nationally several times per year. *Pay Transparency Act* Annual Full Pay Range: $78,229 - $125,903 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $37.47 - $60.30 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements. If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands‑on practice and in‑person skills assessment; online‑only certification is not acceptable. UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational — or "bench-to-bedside" — research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team! To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies governing employee conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, or discrimination, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace #J-18808-Ljbffr