CIRE Immunization Research Project Manager

Position Information

Position Description & Details:

The COVID-19 Vaccine Research Project Manager will oversee a project funded by the North Dakota Department of Health (NDDoH) to study immunization disparities in North Dakota and make recommendations for how to improve immunization rates. Disparities include, but are not limited to, race and ethnicity, rural vs. urban, and east vs. west coverage rates for all vaccines and age groups. This project manager will also study immunization policies and practices in childcare and school settings in North Dakota and make recommendations for how to improve policies and practices and ultimately increase immunization rates. To better understand immunization disparities, the project manager will be responsible for conducting focus groups and interviews throughout the state with key immunization stakeholders, including but not limited to the public and healthcare providers.

The project manager will oversee all aspects of the project, including data analysis, conducting focus groups and interviews with key immunization stakeholders throughout the state, reviewing other states' immunization policies and practices, including the positive and negative impacts on immunization rates, and analyzing North Dakota's school and childhood immunization data. The project manager will also oversee one graduate assistant working on the project, as well as manage the project budget and timeline.

Some travel (occasionally overnight) is required.

This is a full-time, grant funded position through June 30, 2022 with potential to extend based on funding.

Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience

Minimum Qualifications:

- Master's degree in public health from a CEPH-accredited institution or a master's degree in a related field or a bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years of public health experience
- Knowledge of the principles and methods of public health practice
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software, document preparation
- Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks with competing internal/external deadlines, ability to organize project tasks to assure that deliverables are completed within designated time frames; ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Demonstrated interest and/or strong understanding of public health issues
- Demonstrated professional aptitude and competency
- Must be able to work flexible and extended hours (some travel throughout the state required, occasionally overnight)
- Excellent written and oral communication skills and collaboration skills
- Excellent organizational, planning, writing, statistical, and project management skills
- Valid driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

- Master's degree in public health with an emphasis in infectious disease management or related field
- Previous experience in project management, e.g. in research, public health, or related field
- Skills that demonstrate expertise in vaccination and the understanding necessary to effectively communicate this knowledge
- Experience in qualitative research methods (focus groups, interviews, surveys, etc.)
- Knowledge of state and national immunization policies and practices
- Knowledge of one statistical software

Physical Demands: Lift up to 50 pounds occasionally

Special Conditions: Must hold a valid credit card to cover travel expense, associated expenses will be reimbursed i.e. hotel, meals

Applicant Materials Required: Cover letter, resume, names and contact information for 3 professional references.

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package with includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university - with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. Our main campus is located in Fargo, ND with Extension Service and Research Experiment Station locations across the entire state. NDSU has been listed in the Top 100 public research universities in the United States for research and development in agricultural sciences, psychology and social sciences, based on reported research expenditures.

NDSU is an exciting place to work offering a stimulating and diverse environment richly populated with people pursuing life-long learning and personal growth. Employees often attend on-campus cultural events, lectures, athletic events and enjoy walks through our beautiful campus.

NDSU employs over 6000 full-time and part-time employees across the state, making it the second largest employer in the community. NDSU is the best college in ND, according to Money Magazine (September 2018). NDSU was named a 2019 Best Value College by Forbes. Fargo made Livability.com's top 10 list of cities to find a job and ranked at #11 for best places to live overall.

NDSU offers a wide array of professional opportunities including faculty, executive, managerial, professional, technical, paraprofessional, office support, servers and crafts/trades. Like a small city, NDSU operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Full time employees are offered a superb benefit package to include 100% company paid health insurance premiums and tuition assistance for employees and immediate family members. All of us at NDSU play an important role in serving our students and public constituencies. We encourage motivated and talented team members that thrive in a higher-ed environment to join our university!

Mission

We provide transformational education, create knowledge through innovative research, and share knowledge through community engagement that meets the needs of North Dakota and the world.

Additional Information

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran's Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran's Preference requirements.