Research Project Manager

University of Kansas•Lawrence, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Juniper Gardens Children’s Project (JGCP), a community-based research center affiliated with the University of Kansas, seeks a full-time Research Project Manager to develop community projects and services that amplify the reach and impact of the center’s research. The role works closely with JGCP leadership, directors, investigators, and community partners to design and implement dissemination and outreach channels, materials, products, and services for funders, practitioners, policymakers, and local, regional, and international communities. It also coordinates project services, budgets and expenditures, community events, evaluations, assessments, and impact and financial reporting. The position includes project coordination and evaluation; administrative and facilities management; and development of dissemination and implementation projects. Duties include coordinating logistics and vendors, maintaining the center’s building and resources, managing communications and subleasing tenants, supporting investigators with writing and editing, developing business plans and budgets, and overseeing compliance and training requirements. The role is based at JGCP in downtown Kansas City, Kansas, in the Children’s Campus of Kansas City building. Work is primarily on-site with minimal telework, as determined by the supervisor.

Requirements

Master’s degree with one year of related experience, or a bachelor’s degree with three years of experience.
Experience in higher education, a nonprofit organization, or a related field or sector.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills, as evidenced by experience.
Experience working collaboratively with other individuals.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree.
Property management experience.
Research experience.
Experience writing and editing.
Experience in business or finance.
Experience in marketing or public relations.
Experience developing new projects based on community need.
Experience maintaining confidentiality regarding sensitive personnel issues.
Skills in complex problem solving, including data-based decision making, as evidenced by experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the dissemination of new materials, channels, services, and products using effective and innovative marketing concepts and strategies.
Oversee project logistics, including scheduling, identifying space, curating resources, staffing, and purchasing.
Review, track, and maintain invoices.
Support JGCP investigators in interactions with local, regional, and international partners.
Provide training and technical assistance.
Organize center and community events.
Conduct and coordinate project evaluations and impact reporting.
Oversee the center’s adherence to internal and external policies and regulations.
Maintain the building and center space and manage administrative and operations tasks, including overseeing work performed by others.
Create and maintain a welcoming environment for staff and visitors.
Manage internal and external communications and supervise the distribution of US mail and campus mail.
Oversee maintenance of the building, center space, equipment, supplies, and facilities, and coordinate with outside vendors.
Manage subleasing tenants, including agreements, onboarding, and communication.
Provide investigators with literature review, copy editing, proofreading, referencing, presenting, and formatting support.
Assist with scheduling, purchasing, financial transactions, and project management as needed.
Monitor investigators’ regulatory requirements and required trainings.
Work with JGCP directors and investigators to conceptualize, design, and develop dissemination and implementation projects that amplify the reach and impact of the center’s research and services.
Develop fee-for-service business plans, services, and products; dissemination and implementation materials and channels; budgets and a coordinated budget model; requests for proposals; and project evaluation and impact-reporting plans.
Review applications and develop and maintain operations manuals and other procedural guides.
Develop marketing campaigns using state-of-the-art marketing strategies.
Assist with writing proposals and popular press articles.
Perform other duties as assigned.