MEDIA Research Project Manager (part-time 17.5 hours/week)
About The Position
As the flagship higher education institution of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Brigham Young University (BYU) strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world. At BYU, we are devoted to our faith and to our students. We take an active role in the University's Mission: "To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” Our unique mission, deeply rooted in the Gospel of Jesus Christ, provides countless ways to serve and make an impact. This, along with our remarkable culture of belonging, weekly devotionals, and endless opportunities for learning and growth—all situated within a beautiful and historic campus—make it hard to imagine a more inspiring place to work. Brigham Young University strongly prefers to hire faithful members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. MEDIA Research Project Manager (part-time 17.5 hours/week) Come join Project MEDIA (Media Effects on Development from Infancy to Adulthood), supported by the BYU School of Family Life Human Development Program! This research project examines the influences and effects of media on childhood and adolescent development and is the first major research project of its kind. As our project manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day details of the project, with an emphasis on administration, data management, contracts and budget, and supporting the Principal Investigators in manuscript preparation. This part-time position offers valuable experience. Apply today!
Requirements
- A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
- Master’s degree in Human Development, social science, or closely related field
- Self-starter, with management skills for both undergraduate and graduate students
- Organizational and social skills to keep teams motivated and working well together
- Understanding of advanced research methods, statistical software, and database management
- Ability to foster strong relationships with students and faculty
Nice To Haves
- Master’s or PhD and 2+ years of experience managing or participating in research-oriented endeavors
- Working knowledge with Qualtrics, SPSS, MPlus, Excel, and website management software
- Experience in higher education
Responsibilities
- Supervise student leaders, including training and leading weekly meetings
- Process and approve all undergraduate student work hours and reimbursements for project-related travel
- Maintain research project IRB, codebook, and contracts, including yearly budget and auditing spending reports
- Update and manage the Project MEDIA website
- Help write method sections of Principal Investigator (PI) manuscripts
- Answer PI questions, support and schedule PI travel, and assist them with data cleaning, statistical procedures, and result sections of manuscripts
- Coordinate with PIs for all logistics on the annual writing retreat
Benefits
- Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
- Access to the library
- Free on-campus parking
- Free UTA pass
- Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
