The Project Director will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative management and oversight of research operations, supporting community-engaged research initiatives focused on food, nutrition, and physical activity
Job Summary
The Project Director will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative management and oversight of research operations, supporting community-engaged research initiatives focused on food, nutrition, and physical activity.
Responsibilities include project coordination, evaluation planning, proposal development, consortium development, stakeholder engagement, data management, and report preparation.
This position requires in-person participation in community-based activities throughout Rhode Island and ongoing research in Washington, D.C., functioning with a high level of independence.
Matching Summary
The Project Director will be responsible for the day-to-day administrative management and oversight of research operations, supporting community-engaged research initiatives focused on food, nutrition, and physical activity.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Community-engaged research
Program evaluation
Grant proposal development
Scientific manuscript preparation
Stakeholder engagement
Data collection and management
Nice-to-have
Working in team-based environments
Synthesizing scientific literature
Collecting primary data
Managing data
Key Requirements
Master's degree or equivalent experience
3-5 years of community-based research experience
2-3 years of supervisory/project management experience
Experience with schools or community organizations