Project Manager – Research, Neurology

WashU IT

Project Manager leading culturally tailored community research outreach for Washington University’s Memory and Aging Project. Managing studies, staff, workflows, budgets, and clinical assessments.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $58,400 - $99,700 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing departmental operations and leading research projects, with a focus on community outreach and culturally tailored care. Proficient in project administration, budget oversight, and optimizing workflows to enhance team collaboration and efficiency.

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Project Coordination ExperienceCommunity EngagementBudget ManagementCulturally Tailored CareAnalytical Thinking

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Hard Skills

Project AdministrationBudget ManagementTimeline ManagementCommunity-Based Clinical AssessmentsCognitive Assessments

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingDetail-OrientedInterpersonal CommunicationOrganizational PlanningGroup Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office

Industry Keywords

Community OutreachResearch GrantsDiversity and InclusionDepartment OperationsStaff Supervision

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage departmental operations for community outreach-focused studies under the Memory and Aging Project (MAP)
Oversee implementation of department operational activities
Provide leadership on daily department operations
Manage departmental projects, programs, and Cores
Optimize day-to-day workflows among multiple staff
Partner with the research team to cultivate culturally tailored care, increase diversity and inclusion, and provide a welcoming research environment
Manage research, core projects, and training and/or dissemination programs
Lead research projects and manage staff performing project components
Optimize workflows for community-based clinical and cognitive assessments
Provide technical and managerial expertise for culturally tailored study and project implementation
Participate in developing research grants and contracts
Oversee accounting functions, project budgets, expenditures, and school grants supporting center work
Supervise staff
Conduct community engagement and occasionally work at community partner centers in addition to Washington University
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
3 years of project coordination experience
Preferred: Master’s degree
Analytical Thinking
Communication
Confidentiality
Detail-Oriented
Group Problem Solving
Interpersonal Communication
Microsoft Office
Multitasking
Organizational Planning
Project Administration
Timeline Management
Working Independently
No specific certification/professional license required
Driver's license is not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
Defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, with employee and university contributions starting at 7%
Wellness challenges
Annual health screenings
Mental health resources
Mindfulness programs and courses
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Financial resources
Access to dietitians
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
Family care resources for childcare needs
Adult care resources
Tuition coverage for the employee and family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years