Project Manager - Research Integrity (Project Management)

The Research Integrity Project Manager collaborates closely with the Research Integrity Officer (RIO) to promote ethical research practices and ensure compliance with institutional and federal regulations. This position provides critical operational support throughout the research integrity process and manages the university's digital repositories related to research misconduct. By developing innovative messaging and training materials, the Project Manager contributes significantly to cultivating a university-wide culture of research integrity and accountability across the Norman Campus.

Essential Duties:

• Effectively manages a variety of projects including assisting the RIO in managing allegations of research misconduct to ensure compliance with university policies and applicable federal and sponsor regulations.
• Prepares forensic reports and draft other reports, summaries, memoranda and correspondence.
• Summarizes individual projects' progress and risks to senior leadership.
• Monitors department timelines and utilizes tools for transparency to ensure resources are available and applied appropriately to achieve desired performance goals in a timely manner. 
• Ensures program and departmental websites present the most relevant information. 
• Interfaces and serves as liaison with Campus, College and Department administration to accomplish project(s) outcomes.
• Maintains effective internal and external communication regarding the process innovation and project management efforts.
• Develops and implements communication plans and new content, including written materials, graphics, presentations, and multimedia, and utilizes best practices for the office's messaging strategies.
• Keeps abreast of recent trends and developments in process innovation and project management in the specialized area of research integrity/compliance.
• Ensures that the department has the infrastructure and resources required to perform its role.
• Works closely with the RIO to represent the department during community outreach and Ethics in Research training events and meetings.
• Perform various duties as needed.

Required Education: Bachelor's degree, AND

• 60 months experience managing/leading multiple projects.

 Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept 48 months of related experience in lieu of the Bachelor's degree for a total of 108 months of related experience.

Skills:

• Knowledge of trends and developments in process innovation and project management.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a timely manner.
• Ability to manage and lead projects
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to supervise

Working Conditions:

• Physical:
  • Sit for prolonged periods.
  • Communicate effectively and listen.
  • Use of a computer.
  • Manual dexterity.
• Environmental:
  • Standard Office Environment

Preferred:

• Demonstrated experience using SharePoint
• Demonstrated experience using structured training tools (i.e. Articulate)
• Ability to interpret and apply local, state, and federal requirements.
• Experience in research compliance and/or research misconduct investigations
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of an integrated team.
• Strong organizational and document management skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• 5 years' experience in research administration, business administration, biomedical, science, or research-related field

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy.  To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing.

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