Part-Time Research Project Manager

The Indiana University (IU) School of Nursing is annually ranked among the top nursing schools in the nation.

Founded in 1914, the school offers programs from the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) through the doctorate program and is composed of campuses in Bloomington, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis.

IU School of Nursing rose to number 13 in the nation for undergraduate nursing programs in the 2026 U.S.

News & World Report rankings, up 26 spots from the previous year.

The Part-Time Project Manager supports the planning, coordination, and execution of a funded nursing research study at the IU School of Nursing.

This position works closely with the Principal Investigator (PI) and research team to ensure the study is conducted in compliance with institutional, regulatory, and sponsor requirements.

• Oversees day-to-day study operations
• Prepares Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions and related regulatory documents
• Maintains timelines
• Coordinates communication
• Supports data and reporting activities.

• Bachelor's degree

• 1 year of clinical research experience

• Experience in research coordination, project management, healthcare administration, communication science or a related field
• Experience with budget tracking and subcontract management

• Knowledge of IRB processes and research compliance requirements
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple deadlines and workstreams at once
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear progress reports and meeting materials
• Ability to work effectively with an interdisciplinary team spanning music therapy, nursing, communication science, and hospital administration

This role requires the ability to effectively communicate and to operate a computer and other standard office productivity equipment.

The position involves sedentary work as well as periods of time moving around an office environment and the campus.

The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

$22.00 - $32.00 per hour based on education and experience

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

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