Job Information
UCLA Health Project Director (Hybrid) in Los Angeles, California
Responsibilities
The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Project Director to join the UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Program (ISAP). You will oversee the execution and management of the outcomes analysis of a statewide UCLA Outcomes Analysis Project. This involves extensive qualitative and quantitative data collection across the state of CA. Primary duties include:
Present study goals and research design methods
Conduct data analysis, interpretation and visualization of findings
Conduct data related trainings and webinars
Train and supervise research staff
Manage communication and correspondence between stakeholders
Schedule project meetings between inter-agency collaborators
Oversee payments to subjects
Write literature reviews for reports, data briefs, and articles
Prepare data and findings for social media posts, newsletters, and other communication medias
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Public Health or related field
Master's degree in Public Health, Social Science or related field (preferred)
Experience supervising one or more staff members
Minimum 2 years of demonstrated experience managing health-related research or evaluation projects
Experience in quantitative data analysis using statistical software packages such as STATA, SPSS, or R
Experience in data collection, including interviewing, and web-based survey applications (e.g., Qualtrics)
Knowledge and familiarity with peer-delivered substance use disorder and/or mental health services (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to write research papers and reports that use correct syntax and grammar, and clearly represent findings
Skill in reading, synthesizing and summarizing technical and scientific documents
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing with participants, community members, staff and supervisors
Ability and comfort communicating with persons of diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with program staff, policymakers and other stakeholders
Ability to travel (domestically), and work occasional evenings/weekends
Valid driver's license, dependable car, and insurance for field data interviews and attending conferences
Organizational skills and strong attention to detail to maintain records and coordinate other tasks as required
Demonstrated knowledge of personal computers and relevant software programs (e.g., Box, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)
Skills in critically analyzing information, programs, problems, situations, and practices to formulate thoughtful and relevant conclusions
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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