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The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing essential administrative tasks for The Ohio Policy Evaluation Network (OPEN), a reproductive health research project primarily based at The Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati, and Case Western Reserve University. At Ohio State, OPEN staff are employed at the College of Public Health.
OPEN’s Operations Manager works closely with leadership to manage a complex set of grant-funded projects. This work includes:
The Operations Manager reports to the Principal Investigators and is a member of the project’s Executive Committee. In this role, the Operations Manager may serve as a resource for colleagues on matters related to systems management, project operations, etc. They will most often complete their work independently, though are expected to seek input from the project team on new initiatives and process improvement. To successfully work with the OPEN team, the Operations Manager is expected to exchange information on sensitive matters related to project work and personnel, as well as build consensus with project team members across institutions.
About the project: Ohio Policy Evaluation Network (OPEN) is a research collaborative of scholars that conducts rigorous, impactful, and forward-thinking social-science research on the reproductive health of Ohioans, Kentuckians, and West Virginians. Our interdisciplinary team assesses and disseminates findings related to reproductive health outcomes, equity, access, cost, and autonomy in the context of federal and state laws and policies.
This position is a term appointment and is contingent upon continued funding and will end on or before May 31, 2026, with the possibility of renewal based on satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. If and when the grant is renewed, a new term appointment will be issued. The grant has been renewed since 2018.
Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
Required Experience:
Desired Experience:
Desired Education: Advanced degree in relevant field
Pay Range: $70,100-$91,600
Salary will be based off of education, experience, internal equity, and budget allowance.
FUNCTION: Business Planning and Operations
SUB-FUNCTION: Business Operations
CAREER BAND: Individual Contributor-Specialized
CAREER LEVEL: S3
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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