Assistant Project Manager (3 Days/Wk)

Assistant Project Manager

Location: New York City, NY

Schedule: Part-Time – 3 Days per Week (60% FTE)

Department: Center for Technology-Based Education and Community Health

Reports To: Principal Investigator, Ian David Aronson, Ph.D.

Salary: see details below

The Opportunity

NDRI-USA is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and detail-oriented Assistant Project Manager (APM) to support the Principal Investigator and research team on NIH/NIDA-funded project encouraging participants to protect themselves and others from overdose.

This position offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in research coordination, participant engagement, data collection, project administration, and study operations while working alongside an established interdisciplinary research team. 

The APM will play an important role in keeping day-to-day study activities organized and on track.  The position is particularly well suited for someone with experience in public health research, behavioral science, research administration, or project management.

About Us

We are a mission-driven, not-for-profit research organization dedicated to conducting innovative, high-impact research that addresses significant societal challenges, informs policy, and improves public health and quality of life.

We foster an interdisciplinary and collaborative environment where researchers, community partners, and other professionals work together to develop research that has meaningful impact on the populations and communities we serve.

Why this opportunity

As an Assistant Project Manager, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with the Principal Investigator and an experienced research team


• Contribute to an NIH/NIDA-funded project addressing an important public health issue


• Build skills in research administration, data management, and project coordination


• Collaborate with researchers, community partners, and other project stakeholders


• Contribute to research findings that may be presented at professional conferences and published in peer-reviewed journals


• Work in an interdisciplinary research environment

What You’ll Do

Primary Responsibilities

Participant Coordination

• Schedule potential study participants for initial screenings and coordinate related study activities


• Communicate with participants and study team members to support an organized and positive research experience

Financial & Administrative Support

• Reconcile participant payment receipts on a daily basis


• Prepare and maintain weekly logs documenting participant incentive payments


• Maintain accurate and organized study records and documentation


• Assist with administrative activities necessary to keep project operations running efficiently

Secondary Responsibilities

Research Support

• Work with the project team to collect qualitative and quantitative data as directed by the Principal Investigator


• Support the research team with study-related documentation, tracking, and reporting

Collaboration & Project Support

• Collaborate with internal staff, researchers, community partners, and other project stakeholders


• Support the team in meeting project timelines, milestones, and study requirements


• Perform other administrative and research-related duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator

What You Bring

• Master’s degree in public health, behavioral science, social and behavioral sciences, or a related field


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills


• Strong organizational and administrative skills with exceptional attention to detail


• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines


• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative research team


• Ability and willingness to work on site at various locations throughout New York City, as directed by study leadership

What Sets You Apart (non-requirements)

• You have experience conducting or supporting qualitative and/or quantitative research


• You have experience working with people who use drugs


• You are proficient in speaking the Spanish language


• You have experience with research coordination, participant recruitment, data collection, or project administration


• You have lived or living experience with substance use and/or the criminal justice system


• You have experience working in a public health, behavioral science, community health, or research environment

Compensation & Schedule

This is a part-time position scheduled for three days per week (60% FTE).

• Ph.D.: $39,000 annually – based on 60% of a $65,000 full-time salary


• Master’s degree: $33,000 annually – based on 60% of a $55,000 full-time salary

Application Requirements

To be considered, applicants must submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)


2. Contact information for three professional references

Incomplete applications that do not include three references will not be reviewed. 

People with lived or living experience with substance use, overdose, and/or incarceration are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse workforce.  We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and ensure fair consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.