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Wayne State University
Project Assistant - Department of Emergency Medicine
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What they do
An Emergency Room Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in emergency rooms or emergency departments, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations.
$134,347 / year median in Michigan
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Project Assistant
- Department of Emergency Medicine Detroit, MI, United States | req3539 Posted on: 8/6/2026 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.
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:
Bachelor's 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: 1 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.