Field Manager

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The Department of Epidemiology at the U-M School of Public Health is looking for a Field Office Manager who will be the on-site manager for the BASIC Study, Brain Attack Surveillance in Corpus Christi. You will oversee project goals through regular review of data completed and employee productivity. You will also serve as the team's Quality Control coordinator and as back-up to the research content team lead. You will report to the Field Director.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off

• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability coverage

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities*

• Research Responsibilities:

• Data Collection and Interviews : Actively participate in data collection from the medical record and participant interviews and phone calls. Work locations include hospitals, participants homes, nursing homes, etc. Provide work support when staff take time off.

• Quality Control : Coordinate quality control review for accurate data collection and medical record abstraction process. Ensure all errors are corrected. Includes observing employees in the field, writing summaries of work performance, and providing verbal feedback to staff.

• Study Protocols : Work closely with research content lead and Project Managers to develop study protocols based on short and long-term plans for the project. Implementprocess improvement initiatives amongst research staff. Track project and team progress with recruitment and data collection goals.

• Reimbursement and incentive approvals : Review and approval mileage reimbursement for staff members. Process human subject incentive distribution and complete reconciliation accordingly.

• Community Engagement : Establish and maintain relationships with community partners.

• Supervisory Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operations : Provide oversight of day-to-day operations of the BASIC study field research staff. Provide clarity and guidance on work assignments. Manage time off requests, approve. Work with Department HR on hiring needs and appointment changes. Conduct initial interviews, perform reference checks, and provide hiring recommendations. Troubleshooting challenges with staff, Project Managers and Principal Investigators.

• Onboarding and training : Coordinate project-specific new hire onboarding and training sessions, ensuring regulatory training and administrations are completed in a timely fashion. Identify training gaps and facilitate ongoing training for staff as needed.

• Performance Management : Oversee staff performance and ensure all staff are following office and research protocols. Provide ongoing feedback and progress check-ins to staff as needed. Facilitate the annual staff performance evaluation process.

Required Qualifications*

• Associate's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience required, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree preferred.

• Experience supervising staff members, including ensuring performance expectations are met and providing guidance on work assignments.

• Demonstrated knowledge working with research projects including familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research methods of data collection and analysis would be beneficial in thisrole.

Work Locations

PLEASE NOTE: This job is located on-site in Corpus Christi, TX.

Additional Information

The position will be term-limited for one year, with possibility of renewal based on performance and funding.

Michigan Public Health is looking for a dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

248687

Working Title

Field Manager

Job Title

Research Intermediate Supr

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Pub Health

Department

Epidemiology Department

Posting Begin/End Date

5/03/2024 - 5/17/2024

Salary

$62,050.00 - $76,650.00

Career Interest

Research

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