Community Research Associate / Data Projects Manager - Military veterans preferred

Community Research Associate / Data Projects Manager

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2025-35723
Position Category: Research
Job Type: Research
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Institute on Development and Disability (IDD)
Posting Salary Range: Commensurate with experience, education and internal equity. Minimum: $ 46,634, Midpoint: $ 58,282, Maximum: $ 69,930
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: FTE position will be based on the OHSU campus with some flexibility for at home office hours as the discretion of supervisor.
Posting Hours: 40 hrs. On certain occasions, weekend work and extended work week hours may be required.
HR Mission: School of Medicine
Drug Testable: No

Department Overview

The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) has a 50-year history at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. The UCEDD at OHSU works to improve the health and quality of life of Oregonians with disabilities through education, community service, research and information sharing. 

Function/Duties of Position

The Community Research Associate / Data Projects Manager supports UCEDD programs and initiatives for people with disabilities. This role leads the coordination and logistics of Oregon’s National Core Indicators (NCI) project, ensuring timely implementation, stakeholder communication, and data reporting. The Community Research Associate / Data Projects Manager manages logistics for training programs, contributes to curriculum development, and helps support the UCEDD’s Summer Internship Program, including recruitment, scheduling, and daily operations. The position also supervises program staff to support effective implementation across projects. Through staff supervision, project management, and data translation, this role strengthens partnerships and informs policy and practice to promote the health and quality of life for people with disabilities and their families.

Required Qualifications

• Master's in relevant field AND 2 years of relevant experience OR Bachelor's in relevant field AND 4 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years experience in research and community services, or a combination of research and related experience, preferably coordinating research teams on projects emphasizing quality improvement.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Database creation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a multi-task environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with mixed methods research and/or evaluation; experience in disability services in home and community settings; experience with participatory research recruitment and data collection.
• Previous experience with REDCap, Endnote, and Atlas.ti or other qualitative analysis software. Understanding of human subjects protections.
• CPHQ, ACRP, or SoCRA certification

Additional Details

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All are welcome
Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.



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