Project Assistant – Department of Emergency Medicine

Project Assistant – Department of Emergency Medicine

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced
Project Assistant – Department of Emergency Medicine at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier,
public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich,
high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional
educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job
duties):

Job Purpose:

The Project Assistant will help organize activities across two campus research sites,
track participant records (e.g., consent, debrief, and compensation), and manage participant scheduling. The Project Assistant will also be
responsible for accounting and budgets.

Essential Functions:

Assist investigators with the planning, development and
implementation of various research studies.

Serve as the contact person for external constituents which includes handling highly
sensitive and confidential information.

Assist with participant recruitment, scheduling, record keeping. Collect, analyze, and
archive data.

Assist with accounting, payroll; manages operating budget associated with grant funding.

Supervise students and
any part-time staff assigned to projects. Hire, train, and discipline assigned personnel.

Assist investigators with meeting
publication submission deadlines and annual report deadlines.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Unique
duties:

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree

The candidate should
possess a Bachelors degree in Communication or a related discipline.

Experience: Experienced (minimum 2 years of
job-related experience)

The candidate must have prior experience working in social science research environment. Candidate should
also have relevant accounting and human resources skills.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Computer Skills –
proficiency in Microsoft Office, SONA Systems, and Qualtrics research software.

Communication Skills – ability to communicate
effectively and persuasively through writing and speaking with a variety of audiences regarding highly sensitive and confidential
information.

Analytic Skills – ability to work with and provide support for multi-faceted projects; ability to manage and track
budgets.

Business Skills – Candidate should have relevant accounting and human resources skills.

Preferred
qualifications:

School/College/Division: H06 – School of Medicine

Primary
department: H0616 – Emergency Medicine

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full
  Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual
  Salary
• Hourly rate:
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working
conditions:

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted
  reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check
requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including
a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is
required.

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