Clinical Research Manager
University of Pittsburgh
About the role
Clinical Research Manager
Psychology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004838)
The Center for Parents and Children (CPC) within the Department of Psychology at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Clinical Manager. The CPC aims to bridge the gap between science and practice in the service of promoting positive outcomes for children and families, with a special emphasis on early childhood. The center provides family-based interventions to parents of young children from predominantly low-income backgrounds in the Pittsburgh community.
Reporting to the Administrative Officer, the Clinical Manager will oversee daily operational functions across the center and work in collaboration with the Principal Investigator. The manager provides supervisory responsibility for a team of staff, including hiring, work assignment and review, performance management, and HR administration.
A valid driver's license is required with access to personal vehicle. Child protection clearances are required prior to the start of employment; offers of employment and start dates are contingent upon their receipt. HIPAA training will be provided upon hire.
Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, clinical psychology, or marriage and family counseling plus 3 years of experience working in a clinical setting. Minimum of 1 year supervising clinicians.
Masters degree in Applied Developmental Psychology or Clinical Psychology preferred. Clinical experience in delivering interventions to families preferred.
Job Summary
Manages day-to-day responsibilities for staff in research study administration, recruitment, and logistics. Develops and implements operational plans and systems for recruitment, data collection, and meeting project goals and deliverables. Ensures study protocols are met and adhered to and facilitates an organizational system for accumulated study data forms and procedures.
Essential Functions
Strong clinical skills, strong written and verbal communication skills, leadership skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work with a range of families and clinical issues. Must work collaboratively with other staff, as well as community and organizational partners, and treat others with courtesy and respect.
Individual in this position must be able to use Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, TEAMS, OneDrive, Excel), a telephone, must be able to make visits to families, and must be able to communicate verbally. Individual must have a valid driver's license and reliable access to a personal vehicle for the purpose of conducting visits.
Physical Effort
Individual must be able to drive a car, travel on and off campus, and be able to lift up to 30 lbs for occasional basic needs good drop-offs. Assistance (both from other staff or in terms of equipment such as a cart) for the lifting of basic needs goods can be provided.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.Manager - Clinical Research Coordinator
Job Family
Research
Job Sub-Family
Clinical Research
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required
3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule
Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm with occasional weekends and evenings
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range
$73,000 to $80,000 annually
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
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