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Assistant Project Director

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $18,000 -$21,000

Job Title: Assistant Project Director


Part Time Position - 30% effort - 11.25 hours per week


Salary Range for 11.25 hours per week - $18,000 - $21,000 per year

General Description: Under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Ian David Aronson, Ph.D., the Assistant Project Directorwill coordinate the activities of a large research project designed to encourage participants to protect themselves and others from overdose. The project is in the Center for Technology-based Education and Community Health at NDRI-USA andis funded by NIH/NIDA.

Core Duties and Responsibilities:


  • Work closely with the Principal Investigator to oversee data collection, analysis, and reporting of results via conference presentations and journal publications.
  • Coordinate data sharing following NIDA HEAL grant requirements.
  • Assist with managing overall grant efforts, optimizing grant outcomes, preparing project plans and reports, ensuring compliance with grant and IRB regulations, and developing a high-functioning team.
  • Help the Principal Investigator coordinate the work of vendors and consultants to develop and maintain the projects technology-based intervention, databases, and related materials.
  • Coordinate with staff and community partners to ensure data collection sites are staffed and all technology/computer systems are functioning
  • Manage the project and deliverables based on the funder guidelines by identifying processes, deadlines, and milestones.
  • Work with all internal and external partners to communicate the goals and outcomes of the project.
  • Assist with and submit all monthly, quarterly, and annual reports required by the funder's required deadlines.
  • Develop and contribute to publications and conference presentations based on study data.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.


Education, Qualifications and Experience:

  • A masters degree in social and behavioral sciences or a related field is required. PhD .
  • Experience with qualitative and/or quantitative research.
  • Advanced writing skills required.
  • Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • Ability to work onsite in various parts of New York City at the direction of study leadership.
  • Experience working with people who use drugs.
  • Lived or living experience with substance use and/or the criminal justice system are also desired.
  • Spanish skills are strongly desired.
  • Highly organized and systematic, with attention to detail. Able to work independently with an aptitude for multi-tasking and managing multiple projects.
  • Collaborative work style with eagerness to continually learn and grow.

To apply:

Provide a cover letter, CV, and contact information for three current references. Also, submit three writing samples, including at least two first-author publications.

Assistant Project Director

New York, NY
Full time

Published on 02/07/2025

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