Research Project Manager

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

RDMC is seeking a confident, highly organized, self-motivated Research Project Manager to provide comprehensive operational support necessary for the success of RDMC programs and initiatives. Reporting to the RDMC Director, the Research Project Manager will be responsible for organizing personnel and activities for key projects (e.g., RDMC data management service and product portfolio, Global Dataverse Community Consortium, sponsored project administration), managing program budgets and progress reports, handling communications and outreach, planning community events, and coordinating engagement with strategic partners. They also play an essential role in RDMC program planning and implementation, using in-depth applied knowledge of research methods and practices, UNC Research policies and processes, and national trends in research enterprise operations to propose new initiatives, establish and enforce standard operating procedures, and evaluate the effectiveness of RDMC services and products.

Requirements

• Experience in operations management, project management, or administration in a university research setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel, and service/project management systems such as TDX and Jira.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with experience disseminating information through various multimedia channels including listservs, social media platforms, and websites.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with team members and campus partners of various backgrounds and professional levels, including university administrators, faculty researchers, students, and other research stakeholders.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and multitask effectively while anticipating and addressing needs before they arise.
• Ability to use independent decision-making, adaptability, and resourcefulness to work in a highly dynamic environment.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion in handling organizational and university data.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of experience in operations management, project management, or administration in a university research setting.
• A resourceful problem solver, exercises sound independent judgment, and can effectively manage multiple priorities in a continually evolving environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
• Experience using business software applications such as InfoPorte, PeopleAdmin, RAMSeS, iLab, and UKG to submit, access, manage, and monitor research program administration and budgeting activities
• In-depth knowledge of university principles, practices, and policies with respect to research program management, responsible conduct of research, and pre-and post-award processes

Responsibilities

• Organizing personnel and activities for key projects (e.g., RDMC data management service and product portfolio, Global Dataverse Community Consortium, sponsored project administration)
• Managing program budgets and progress reports
• Handling communications and outreach
• Planning community events
• Coordinating engagement with strategic partners
• RDMC program planning and implementation
• Propose new initiatives
• Establish and enforce standard operating procedures
• Evaluate the effectiveness of RDMC services and products

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed