Research Project Manager

University of Kansas, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Lawrence, KANSAS

29938BR

Bureau of Child Research


Position Overview

The University of Kansas Center for Community Health and Development supports community health and development through collaborative research and evaluation, teaching and training, and technical support and capacity building. Our Center is home of the Community Tool Box, http://ctb.ku.edu , a global resource for community change and improvement used by more than 5 million people each year.

Our Center seeks a full-time Research Project Manager to support training and technical support for community health and development initiatives, facilitate community assessments and other improvement processes, and manage research and evaluation projects.

Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states:  California and Delaware. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.


Job Description

45% - Project Support and Leadership 

  • Oversee and support implementation of participatory research, evaluation, assessment, and training projects.  
  • Provide leadership developing and managing projects.  
  • Oversee project data collection, analysis, and synthesis.  
  • Prepare reports and presentations.  
  • Manage client/ partner relations.  
  • Coordinate staff efforts related to associated projects.  
  • Convene and facilitate team meetings.  
  • Administer and shepherd grant/ contract activities.
25% - Community Partner Training  
  • Support training and quality assurance of data for evaluation projects.  
  • Provide training and support to community partners who enter data in the Community Check Box Evaluation System (https://checkbox.ctb.ku.edu/).
20% - Community Tool Box Support 
  • Provide training, consultation, and technical assistance to community partners working to improve community health and development.  
  • Develop and customize training materials and other supports and products.  
  • Support updates and development to the Community Tool Box website and training curriculum, including updating content and creating new examples.
10% - Documentation of Research 
  • Write or co-author research manuscripts and other technical reports/publications relevant to the KU Center for Community Health and Development’s projects. 
  • Support creation of grant application materials.

Required Qualifications

  • Master's degree in public health, community psychology, community health and development, behavioral science, or related field.
  • Three years experience with community-based coalitions, initiatives, or community change efforts as evidenced by application materials.
  • One year experience with research or evaluation, with initiatives related to community health and development or related field.
  • Two years experience with project management.
  • Experience providing training and technical assistance, as demonstrated in application materials.
  • Excellent communication skills as demonstrated by application materials.
  • Experience executing projects while working in a team environment as demonstrated by application materials.
  • Experience using Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel and other relevant software as evidenced by application materials.

    • Preferred Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in public health, behavioral science, community psychology, community health and development, or related field.
  • Experience providing training and technical assistance to community initiatives, as demonstrated in application materials.
  • Experience with the Community Tool Box, as demonstrated in application materials..
  • Experience using data systems for data management and quality assurance, such as the Community Check Box Evaluation System, as demonstrated in application materials.

    • Contact Information to Applicants

    Christina Holt, chh@ku.edu


    Additional Candidate Instruction

    In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

  • A cover letter that addresses how required and preferred qualifications are met.
  • Resume or curriculum vitae.
  • Contact information for three professional references.

    • Application review begins Monday, March 10, 2025. To ensure consideration, please apply prior to this date.


    Advertised Salary Range

    $60,000 - $80,000


    Application Review Begins

    10-Mar-2025


    Anticipated Start Date

    24-Mar-2025


    Primary Campus

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus


    Employee Class

    U-Unclassified Professional Staff


    Work Schedule

    Monday - Friday, 40 hours/week


    Conditions of Employment

    Contingent on Funding


    Work Location Assignment

    Hybrid


    Disclaimer

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.


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