Serve as a central point of coordination for cross-team projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and tracking tools.
Monitor progress and provide regular updates and reports to leadership.
Collaborate closely with all teams to align efforts, resources, and communications.
Support the development of project management tools, templates, and SOPs.
Facilitate meetings and ensure follow-up actions are completed.
Contribute to organizational projects beyond core duties, such as event logistics or communications.
Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Works independently to assist with project design.
Solves complex problems relating to the administration of projects, including planning new procedures, adapting existing procedures to the needs of the project, and making significant contributions to methodology.
Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis. Designs and manages databases. Writes reports, articles and manuscripts.
Performs other related work as needed.
Requirements
Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
Certifications:
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Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and project management tools (e.g., Planner, Asana, Trello).
Experience coordinating programs, trainings, or projects strongly preferred.
Preferred Competencies
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and tracking.
Problem-solving skills.
Organizational skills.
Verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Research
Role Impact
Individual Contributor
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Drug Test Required
No
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
Pay Rate Type
Salary
FLSA Status
Exempt
Pay Range
$70,000.00 - $90,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
Benefits Eligible
Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .
Posting Statement
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
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Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Department
BSD PSY - Lyons Program Strategy
About the Department
To transform mental health through compassionate, innovative interdisciplinary care, pioneering research, and the education of future leaders dedicated to advancing the well-being of individuals, families, and their communities.
Job Summary
The Research Specialist supports the organization by coordinating projects, schedules, and reporting across all teams. This role ensures that organizational initiatives are well-structured, on track, and aligned with priorities. While not initially supervising staff, the Project Management Team Lead helps set consistent practices for project management and may grow into a supervisory role over Project Managers as the team develops.
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