Project Manager – Human-Centered Transportation (HCT@CU)

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Project Manager – Human-Centered Transportation (HCT@CU)( Job Number: 39606) Description Position Details University of Colorado | Denver Faculty Level/Title: Professional Research Assistant Working Title: Project Manager – Human-Centered Transportation (HCT@CU) FTE: Full-time Salary Range: $48,410.00 - $65,250.00 Position #00846540 – Requisition #39606 About the University of Colorado Denver Millions of moments start at CU Denver, a place where innovation, research, and learning meet in the heart of a global city. We’re the state’s premier public urban research university with more than 100 in-demand, top-ranked bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degree programs. We partner with diverse learners—at any stage of their life and career—for transformative educational experiences. Across seven schools and colleges, our leading faculty inspires and works alongside students to solve complex challenges and produce impactful creative work. As part of the state’s largest university system, CU Denver is a major contributor to the Colorado economy, with 2,000 employees and an annual economic impact of $665 million. To learn more about how CU Denver helps learners meet their moment, visit ucdenver.edu. Job Description * Applications are accepted electronically ONLY at www.cu.edu/cu-careers * The Professional Research Assistant (PRA) serves as the project manager for the Human-Centered Transportation at CU Denver (HCT@CU) initiative. This position provides research coordination, project management, and operational support for a portfolio of interdisciplinary, externally engaged research projects. The PRA collaborates with the Principal Investigator (PI), Co-PIs, and senior personnel to manage multiple concurrent projects involving municipal, regional, and national partners. Responsibilities include coordinating project activities, overseeing data acquisition, IRB applications, and other regulatory compliance, supervising student researchers, and supporting research development and external funding efforts. Project Manager – Human-Centered Transportation (HCT@CU) What you will do: Project Management and Coordination – 35% • Manage multiple concurrent research projects, including timelines, deliverables, and coordination across faculty, staff, student employees, and external partners. • Serve as primary point of contact for partner-driven research requests. • Coordinate m…