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Project Assistant Department of Emergency Medicine


Job Location:

Detroit, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 August 2026 (29 days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Project Assistant - Department of Emergency Medicine

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Project Assistant - Department of Emergency Medicine at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier public urban research university located in the heart of Detroit Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence collaboration integrity diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Job Purpose:

The Project Assistant will help organize activities across two campus research sites track participant records (e.g. consent debrief and compensation) and manage participant scheduling. The Project Assistant will also be responsible for accounting and budgets.

Essential Functions:

Assist investigators with the planning development and implementation of various research studies.

Serve as the contact person for external constituents which includes handling highly sensitive and confidential information.

Assist with participant recruitment scheduling record keeping. Collect analyze and archive data.

Assist with accounting payroll; manages operating budget associated with grant funding.

Supervise students and any part-time staff assigned to projects. Hire train and discipline assigned personnel.

Assist investigators with meeting publication submission deadlines and annual report deadlines.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree
The candidate should possess a Bachelors degree in Communication or a related discipline.
Experience: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)
The candidate must have prior experience working in social science research environment. Candidate should also have relevant accounting and human resources skills.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Computer Skills proficiency in Microsoft Office SONA Systems and Qualtrics research software.
Communication Skills ability to communicate effectively and persuasively through writing and speaking with a variety of audiences regarding highly sensitive and confidential information.
Analytic Skills ability to work with and provide support for multi-faceted projects; ability to manage and track budgets.
Business Skills - Candidate should have relevant accounting and human resources skills.
Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0616 - Emergency Medicine

Employment type:
  • Regular Employee
  • Job type: Full Time
  • Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
  • Hourly rate:
  • Salary minimum: TBD
  • Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:

Job openings:
  • Number of openings: 2
  • Reposted position: No
  • Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
  • Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check including a criminal history check before starting work. If you are offered employment the university will inform you if a background check is required.


Required Experience:

Junior IC


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