Job Announcement: Manager of Grant Operations at CMMHR
We are seek a Manager of Grant Operations.  This person will be responsible for creating and managing flexible systems related to the preparation, monitoring, and reporting of budgets for several federally funded grants through the National Institutes of Health.

The manager of grant operations works closely with the Associate Director to assure completion of all administrative activities necessary for the achievement of project goals and funders' pre and post award reporting requirements.
Functions include:

- Working collaboratively with research staff to prepare budgets for progress reports and grant applications, and assisting in programmatic decision-making related to financial operations
- Preparing detailed monthly financial reports for the Director and Principal Investigators and coordinating report content and formats with financial managers at collaborating institutions.
- Interfacing with the hospital financial systems, serving as a liaison with other hospital personnel and departments
- Timely processing of multiple subcontracts with collaborating institutions across the country
- Setting and monitoring internal administrative processes regarding financial matters and overseeing the management of these processes

The position is a full-time 40 hours per week position, with occasional evening or weekend hours.  The successfuly candidate will be skilled in fiscal management, with both strong accounting and management skills.  Very strong communication skills and an interest in working in a multicultural environment are also required.  Master's degree preferred, BA required.  Two years of fiscal grants management experience required.  Knowledge and experience with federal regulations applicable to the conduct of research projects highly desirable.

Please send cover letter and resume to Teresa Doksum, Ph.D.

Job Announcement:  Part-time Care Manager in Newark, NJ

We are currently seeking a part-time Care Manager for an NIH-funded research study being fielded in Newark, NJ.

The Care Manager will work on a research project designed to study patient empowerment in a mental health setting.  They will administer a health education module adapted from methods used by the Right Question Project (RQP), a non-profit organization that works primarily with low- and moderate income communities with a history of disengagement from education, health care, and other social services.  RQP seeks to empower individuals by providing tools to help them develop their own solutions to problems.  The Project teaches clients to identify important issues, formulate questions, and learn to communicate actively and effectively.  Results from this study will inform the application of this intervention model to be used in other mental health settings.
Responsibilities:
- Administer Right Question Project trainings in individual settings.
- Work within clinics to recruit individuals for the trainings.
- Conduct trainings in both English and Spanish.
- Attend 2-day training in Boston.
Qualifications:
-  BA required.
- Experience working as a facilitator or group leader in some setting.
- Some experience in a health or mental health care setting preferred.
- Case management experience preferred.
- Must be fluent in Spanish.
- Must be able to drive and have access to a car.
- Willing to work evenings and weekends.  Flexibility is a must.
Times Frame: September 2008 - September 2010

Interested persons should send cover letter and resume to Dr. Alejandro Interian at interial@umdnj.edu.

Job Announcement: Data Analyst Manager
We are seeking a Data Analyst Manager who oversees data analyses, codebook development and data cleaning for several large NIH-funded studies.  The candidate will be responsible for setting up data systems, communicating information from the data analysts to the research assistants, and ensuring the quality of data.  In addition, the data analyst manager will generate data reports and preliminary data analysis as needed to inform project planning.  The analyst will also create programs for analysis and participate in manuscript development.  Finally, this individual will supervise research assistants in data entry and set up systems to track and record progress.

Qualifications:
- Masters degree in statistisc, psychology, sociology, or public health or other related social science field.
- At least 2 years experience working in a research setting.
- Intermediate experience with statistical analysis.  Familiarity with SAS and Stata preferred.  Basic knowledge of computer programs used for data entry such as SPSS, Excel, or Access.  Strong programming skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to function well as a member of a team.  Supervisory experience preferred.
- Comfortable working in settings with multicultural populations a necessity.  Spanish-speaking a plus.

Please send cover letter and resume to Teresa Doksum, Ph.D.