Project Manager

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Job description

Overview:
Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit .

This position is housed in the Department of Health, Society, and Behavior within UC Irvine's Joe C. Wen School of Population and Public Health.

As part of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, the mission of the UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health is the achievement of health equity for all populations through research, teaching, service, and public health practice, locally and globally. Championing the principles of evidence-based public health science, Wen Public Health aspires to understand and impact population-level social, biological, and environmental determinants of health and well-being.

Responsibilities:
The Project Policy Analyst 3, Project Manager, will support a variety of research and administrative activities with responsibilities that include internet and library research on various topics, IRB proposal development, support with applications for analytic datasets and data acquisition, analysis and coding of state-level health care policies, preparing budgets for grant proposals, drafting and reviewing supporting materials for grant applications (e.g., facilities page, biosketches), managing and tracking spending for current awards, reimbursements and purchasing, and scheduling team meetings. These responsibilities will require working closely with the principal investigators (Dr. Tim Bruckner, Dr. Alana LeBron, and Dr. Brandy Lipton) and UCI administrative staff. This position requires strong organization skills and attention to detail, creative problem-solving, and the ability to multi-task.

Qualifications:
Required:

Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.

Analytical / problem-solving skills.

Strong skills in analyzing, researching and synthesizing large amounts of data for preparing sound and relevant proposals / analyses.

Ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.

Strong policy analysis techniques.

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

Preferred:

Knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.

Master's of Public Health

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our and .

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

Background Check and Live Scan

Legal Right to work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act

E-Verify

Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page -

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: .

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (phone number removed) or .

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