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Research Project Manager

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Mar 14, 2026

Posting Details

Posting Number	S14859P
Working Title	Research Project Manager
Department	FACS-Ralston Institute
About the University of Georgia	Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS or ORP
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Full Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date	03/13/2026
Open until filled	Yes
Closing Date
Proposed Starting Date	05/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Information

Classification Title	Res Coord-Non-Clinical II
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	1.00
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent and 2 years of professional experience
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary	This position serves as the Research Project Manager for a statewide evaluation with the Georgia Department of Community Supervision ( DCS) focused on the Person-Centered Supervision ( PCS) model. This role supports the development, pilot testing, and validation of a PCS assessment instrument to measure program quality and fidelity statewide. This individual supports analyses linking PCS quality to circuit-level justice outcomes and public safety indicators using DCS administrative data and publicly available datasets. Responsibilities include protocol and measure development, IRB and regulatory tracking, data management, data analysis, preparation of reports and manuscripts, and presentation of findings to agency partners and other Stakeholders. This position will also assist with proposal development for other related evaluation and research initiatives and may supervise graduate students and student workers as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Background training in qualitative and quantitative research, including conducting literature reviews, developing data collection measures, sample recruitment, data collection, data analysis, preparing reports and manuscripts, and communicating findings to key stakeholders. Experience in conducting program evaluation or applied research, including qualitative and quantitative data analysis. Experience using programs such as Qualtrics, SPSS, Nvivo, or similar applications.
Physical Demands	Sit at a desk and work at a computer for periods of time. Driving to different venues for data collection or to meet potential partners.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	Yes
Is this a Position of Trust?	No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	No
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Project Implementation:

Work closely with team members to develop and implement both quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation.
Conduct literature reviews and information synthesis on various topics of focus.
Assist in developing qualitative or quantitative data collection measures, including surveys and participant interviews.
Assist with sample recruitment.
Collect primary data through online or paper surveys or interviews.
Analyze data using qualitative or quantitative research analysis methods.
Prepare research or evaluation reports, scientific articles to share findings.
Data visualizations, such as infographics, graphs, and charts to communicate evaluation findings in visually appealing reports.
Present research findings at partner meetings and at local, state, and national meetings and conferences to technical and nontechnical audiences as needed.
Assist the PI in finding grant and foundation opportunities and preparing research grant proposals.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities

Project Management and Oversight:

In conjunction with the PI, execute project activities to ensure successful completion.
Review timelines and scheduled project activities.
Monitor project progress to ensure activities are on track and progressing.
Create and present progress reports for funding agencies.
Present to organizations on various project topics as needed
Represent the PI and the project at meetings as needed around the state.

Percentage of time

Duties/Responsibilities	Supervision Supervising graduate research assistants and student workers. Responsible for overseeing work and assisting with personnel reviews.
Percentage of time	10