Research Manager I, Research

About the role
The Research Manager is responsible for supporting the successful planning, implementation, management, and evaluation of AAPCHO’s portfolio of research projects and initiatives. This
Describe the role and team the candidate will be joining role provides day-to-day project management and coordination across multiple projects, ensuring that activities, timelines, deliverables, budgets, and partner commitments remain on track and aligned with organizational and funder priorities.

The Research Manager will work closely with the Director of Research, project staff, AAPCHO departments, health centers, community-based organizations, research and academic partners, funders, and other external stakeholders to translate project goals into clear work plans and deliverables. The role is responsible for establishing and maintaining effective project management systems; coordinating project activities and partner engagement; supporting data collection, analysis, and dissemination activities; and ensuring high-quality and timely completion of project deliverables. Occasional travel may be required for this position.

What you'll do
The primary responsibilities of the Research Manager are as follows:

• Administrative (15%)
  ● Coordinate administrative functions related to projects and partners.
  ● Provide communication to team members regarding timeline and status of the projects and activities from the work plan.
  ● Organize membership and partnership meetings, including meeting agenda development, attendee confirmations, and phone/video conference management.
  ● Document detailed minutes for meetings and track action items for internal teams.
  ● Manage program files and documents through various online file storage including but
  not limited to Google Drive and Dropbox.
  ● Communicate and update the research team in a timely manner.
  
  
• Research Project Management (65%)
  ● Coordinate project development, including planning, implementing, and managing research projects.
  ● Develop, implement, and maintain work plans, scopes of work, timelines, strategies, project trackers, briefs, and other tools/supports.
  ● Work effectively across teams, partners, and stakeholders.
  ● Participate in project meetings with status updates, team check ins, and 1v1s.
  ● Assist with proposals and other information gathering for contract submissions.
  ● Collaborate, coordinate, and provide guidance to research staff, leadership, and other
  departments.
  ● Other duties as requested by the Director of Research.
  
  
• Communications and Advocacy (15%)
  ● Ensure regular communication with funders, subcontractors, consultants, partners, and other key stakeholders.
  ● Cultivate relationships and maintain consistent communication with funders, subcontractors, consultants, partners, and other key stakeholders, in collaboration with the Director of Research and other AAPCHO senior leadership.
  ● Assist in the development of reports, presentations, and fact sheets for stakeholders to communicate findings and progress.
  
  
• General Agency Duties (5%)
  ● Foster an environment that promotes trust and cooperation amongst staff, management, and clients.
  ● Attend staff, management, and program meetings, and staff retreats.
  ● Participate in agency functional teams and ad-hoc committees.
  ● Actively participate in planning agency-wide activities, such as quarterly and annual retreats, and other events.
  ● Represent AAPCHO in meetings and conferences, as appropriate.
  ● Provide logistical support on project activities as needed.
  
  
  

Qualifications
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor’s degree in public health, health sciences, social sciences, research, health administration, or a related field.

2. Minimum of 3 years of progressively responsible experience in research, public health, healthcare, nonprofit, or related settings, including demonstrated responsibility for managing projects or programs.

3. Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, including developing work plans, establishing timelines and milestones, tracking deliverables, coordinating project activities, and ensuring projects remain on schedule.

4. Strong project management and organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities, anticipate challenges, identify risks, and move projects from planning through successful completion.

5. Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and working with external partners, consultants, researchers, community organizations, or other stakeholders.

6. Experience supporting or managing research activities, such as study design, literature reviews, data collection, qualitative or quantitative analysis, evaluation, interpretation of findings, and/or dissemination.

7. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, presentations, project updates, meeting materials, and other deliverables for technical and non-technical audiences.

8. Strong facilitation skills and experience planning and leading project meetings, documenting decisions, and ensuring appropriate follow-through on action items.

9. Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with individuals and organizations representing diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and levels of technical expertise.

10. Commitment to health equity and improving health outcomes for medically underserved and historically marginalized communities.

11. Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in evolving project environments, bring structure to ambiguity, and translate emerging priorities into clear plans, responsibilities, and next steps.

12. Proficiency with MS Office, Mac OSX, Google Suite, project management and conferencing technologies (e.g., Google Drive, Salesforce, Zoom Meetings, Zoom Video Webinars, etc.).

13. Must support and demonstrate ability to implement the mission and goals of AAPCHO.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

● Master’s degree in public health, health services research, health informatics, social sciences, public policy, or a related field.

● Experience working with federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), community health centers, or community-based organizations (CBOs).

● Experience managing federally funded research or public health projects, including familiarity with grant deliverables, reporting requirements, and project monitoring.

● Experience with community-based participatory research (CBPR), implementation research, evaluation, or other community-engaged research approaches.

● Knowledge of health information technology, health data interoperability, electronic health records (EHRs), public health data systems, or data modernization

● Project management certification or formal training, such as PMP, CAPM, or equivalent, is a plus but not required.