Manager, Research Dev
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Research
Posted on May 3, 2024
Announcement
Details
Open Date
05/01/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38433B
Job Title
Manager, Research Dev
Working Title
Research Manager
Job Grade
F
FLSA Code
Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
Academic Affairs
Department
00019 - Undergraduate Studies
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$60,000-$69,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
As part of the development of a national Center for Research on Education & Justice Opportunity ( CREJO), the Research Manager will provide leadership and oversight of a national project tracking prison higher education programs and affiliated institutions of higher education. This project is an extension of the Higher Education in Prison Landscape Project, inclusive of the Annual Survey of Higher Education in Prison Programs and the National Directory of Higher Education in Prison Programs.
The person in this position will be responsible for managing and directing the activities of the project team and participants, updating and maintaining notes, agendas, and records related to research development, design, and administration, writing project and data analysis reports (for internal records and public distribution), and developing and managing schedules to ensure timely project completion. The Research Manager must possess exceptional communication, organizational, time management, and leadership and team-building skills, as well as familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research designs.
The Manager will work under the supervision of Principal Investigator Dr. Erin L. Castro and Senior Research Associate, Cassie Knaff at the University of Utah. We strongly encourage applications from individuals directly impacted by legal systems.
This is a 12-month position, paying $60,000 – $69,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. The start date is May 16, 2024. The position is a full-time, benefitted staff position. Work schedule: M-F, 8AM-5PM. Travel, nights, and weekends may be needed. The Research Manager will work remote or on-site at the University of Utah.
More information about the Research Collaborative on Higher Education in Prison at the University of Utah can be found at: https://upep.utah.edu.
Responsibilities
Bachelor's degree + two years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Minimum Qualifications:
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
For questions, contact Dr. Erin L. Castro at: erin.castro@utah.edu.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Details
Open Date
05/01/2024
Requisition Number
PRN38433B
Job Title
Manager, Research Dev
Working Title
Research Manager
Job Grade
F
FLSA Code
Professional
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
- 8-5, some possible nights and weekends with travel.
- May work remote or on The University of Utah campus.
Academic Affairs
Department
00019 - Undergraduate Studies
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$60,000-$69,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Job Summary
As part of the development of a national Center for Research on Education & Justice Opportunity ( CREJO), the Research Manager will provide leadership and oversight of a national project tracking prison higher education programs and affiliated institutions of higher education. This project is an extension of the Higher Education in Prison Landscape Project, inclusive of the Annual Survey of Higher Education in Prison Programs and the National Directory of Higher Education in Prison Programs.
The person in this position will be responsible for managing and directing the activities of the project team and participants, updating and maintaining notes, agendas, and records related to research development, design, and administration, writing project and data analysis reports (for internal records and public distribution), and developing and managing schedules to ensure timely project completion. The Research Manager must possess exceptional communication, organizational, time management, and leadership and team-building skills, as well as familiarity with qualitative and quantitative research designs.
The Manager will work under the supervision of Principal Investigator Dr. Erin L. Castro and Senior Research Associate, Cassie Knaff at the University of Utah. We strongly encourage applications from individuals directly impacted by legal systems.
This is a 12-month position, paying $60,000 – $69,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. The start date is May 16, 2024. The position is a full-time, benefitted staff position. Work schedule: M-F, 8AM-5PM. Travel, nights, and weekends may be needed. The Research Manager will work remote or on-site at the University of Utah.
More information about the Research Collaborative on Higher Education in Prison at the University of Utah can be found at: https://upep.utah.edu.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with project partners, program associates, state liaisons, and others to ensure appropriate communication and workflow to ensure project completion.
- Coordinate project team meetings and associated logistics (including agenda development, meeting notes, and other documentation).
- Track processes and ensure proper communication of timeline with project leads.
- Support and provide leadership to other project management activities, including developing and maintaining research procedures and timelines, supporting data management, communicating with stakeholders, supporting technology needs, ensuring IRB compliance, and supporting technical assistance throughout the project.
- Write reports for internal and external distribution.
Bachelor's degree + two years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.
Preferences
Minimum Qualifications:
- Knowledge of postsecondary education research and data infrastructure
- Demonstrated commitment to and knowledge about educational equity
- Experience working on and/or managing a multi-site research project
- Experience conducting applied social science and/or educational research
- Bachelor's degree + two years of related experience or 10 years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience)
- Proficiency with qualitative and quantitative analysis software
- Expertise with Microsoft Excel
- Strong organizational, time management, interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Advanced experience in conducting qualitative and quantitative data analysis
- Advanced knowledge of the field of higher education
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
For questions, contact Dr. Erin L. Castro at: erin.castro@utah.edu.
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.
All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO/AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
https://safety.utah.edu/safetyreport This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate if you meet the following minimum qualifications for this position: Bachelor's or equivalent degree + 2 years of related experience or 10 years of related experience.
- Yes
- No
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of References
- Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
- Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
