Database Manager

Unit: College of Humanities and Sciences MBU

Department: Psychology

Duties & Responsibilities:

We invite applications for a project administrator position as the Database Manager in the Psychology Department at Virginia Commonwealth University, working with Dr. Michael Southam-Gerow and the Center for Evidence-based Partnerships in Virginia (CEP-Va; www.cep-va.org/). The position is funded by state contracts.

The focus of the position is to manage the databases underlying several online tools developed for the state of Virginia that serve as the source of truth for evidence-based and other behavioral health programs available in the state. Key roles will include (a) coordinating with the technology company to build out the tools for new capabilities; (b) data collection, data entry, and data management (to include ongoing contact with provider companies); (c) communication with providers across the state; and (d) report preparation and distribution. Duties will require strong technical and database skills, attention to detail, strong teamwork orientation, commitment to completion of assigned tasks in a timely manner, and ability to communicate data-based findings to a broad audience. The position may involve some travel (reimbursable) around the state of Virginia to present findings to partners.

The VCU job series for this position is Project Analyst in the General Administration job family. For more information, please see VCU Human Resources’ Job Family and Salary Ranges here.

The position is funded until 06/30/2026, with an anticipated renewal for one year; the ideal candidate will be interested in two or more years in the role. The CEP-Va team includes faculty, doctoral-, masters-, and bachelors-level staff, graduate and undergraduate student students, and other collaborators.

The best candidates will be those with (a) strong data analytic and data management skills, (b) some knowledge of the existing behavioral health service arrays in Virginia, (c) strong communication skills with a variety of audiences, and (d) team orientation.

Note: This position is restricted and continuation is dependent upon state contracts. The position will be for one-year with the possibility of renewal.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, or behavioral health related field, or equivalent experience.

• Strong data analytics and data management skills.

• Strong organizational skills and fastidious attention to detail.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Openness and willingness to engage in team discussions related to social justice.

• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in social work, psychology, or behavioral health related field, or equivalent experience.

• Certification in project management.

• Learning related to implementation science within medical or behavioral health services.

• Familiarity with ReTool and/or other relational database tools.

• Interest and appreciation for innovative online tools and digital workspaces (e.g., Slack, Hive).

• Knowledge of and/or experience with evidence-based treatment programs.

• Experience managing high-volume communication and follow-up.

Application process: Interested candidates should complete the online application along with (a) a CV, (b) a brief letter of interest/cover letter, and (c) a document with names and contact information for at least two professional references.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000

Benefits: All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU’s robust benefits package that includes comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefits, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more.

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Hours per Week: 40

Restricted Position: Yes

ORP Eligible: No

Flexible Work Arrangement: Hybrid

Contact Information:
Contact Name: Dr. Michael Southam-Gerow
Contact Email: masouthamger@vcu.edu