Research & Evaluation Manager

The Program Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU) is dedicated to conducting high-quality implementation, evaluation, and research work across Pennsylvania and the United States to facilitate each patient or community member's ability to achieve optimal health, well-being, recovery and choice. PERU is located in the School of Pharmacy's Department of Pharmacy & Therapeutics.

Successful candidates will have the ability to work with a multi-disciplinary program team to solve complex problems in the areas of Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention, as well as Injury and Suicide Prevention. Experience working with ethnically and culturally diverse populations is preferred. A commitment to achieving healthcare diversity, equity, and inclusion is a must.

Benefits include: A robust retirement savings plan option, including 100% match on employee contributions of 3-8% (150% after vesting) and enhanced match for those nearing retirement; 11 Paid Holidays; Paid Vacation, Sick, and Personal Days; Additional Paid Time Off (Winter Recess) during the period between Christmas and the New Year; Paid Parental Leave; Life, STD, and LTD insurance plans; Flexible Work Schedules.

When submitting the required writing sample, please select an evaluation-focused product. Acceptable submissions would be an evaluation plan, a report on the evaluation of a program, or a publication which reports on the evaluation of a project or an evaluation methodology. Redactions to sensitive information are acceptable. You should clearly indicate what portion(s) of the writing sample are yours and what portion(s) were contributed by others.

Job Summary

Supports the design and implementation of research, intervention, and educational development and evaluation projects and supports the dissemination of research findings and program models in both academic and non-academic outlets. Leads and manages data collection activities and assists with crafting technical reports and other documentation. Develops research strategies and project goals, ensures timeline and budgetary adherence, and leads grant proposal initiate.

Essential Functions

The Research & Evaluation Manager for the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy Program Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU) contributes to research and program evaluation initiatives focused on a range of public health challenges. These challenges include substance use, suicide prevention, and other complex healthcare issues with project funding from various federal, state, and foundation sources. The Research & Evaluation Manager:

• Supports the design and implementation of various research, intervention, and educational development and evaluation projects.
• Develops logic models, evaluation plans, and data analytic plans.
• Works collaboratively with project team to ensure project deadlines are met.
• Performs and monitors implementation activities, and prepares data assessments and measures for use and distribution. Works to disseminate research findings and program models in both academic and non-academic outlets.
• Leads and manages data collection activities, including development of data collection tools and protocols.
• Assists with the creation and distribution of proposals, technical reports, presentations, and manuscripts.
• Develops thoughtful research strategies and detailed project goals. Identifies research opportunities and devises creative approaches for research application.
• Monitors projects for quality and accuracy and ensures adherence to timelines and budgetary restrictions.
• Consults with external partners and funders throughout the project's duration. Maintains effective community relationships with agencies, faculty, and funders.
• Helps secure project funding and contributes to grant proposal initiatives.

Must have experience with or knowledge of a broad range of research designs, espe ially those used in action and participatory research, and in developing program evaluation plans addressing logic models, strategic and program evaluation questions, data collection methods, analysis and reporting. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and business etiquette is required.

Physical Effort

The position requires incumbent to travel to project sites as and when needed and to attend conferences and meetings throughout the year.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Research & Evaluation Manager

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Child Development 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: M-F, Flexible

Work Arrangement: M-F, Flexible

Hiring Range: $65,000 - $78,000 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: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Writing Sample

Optional Documents: Cover Letter

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