Add Health Assistant Project Manager

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, home to the Carolina Population Center, invites applications for the Add Health Assistant Project Manager role. The position supports data collection, lab coordination, IRB submissions, and manuscript preparation within the Add Health study, a large, nationally representative longitudinal project.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and offers a hybrid work schedule in Chapel Hill with a salary range of $55,000–$60,000 and full

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience coordinating large research projects preferred.
• Familiarity with research design, protocols, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee data collection and lab coordination for Add Health.
• Prepare and interpret reports; ensure data quality.
• Lead IRB submissions and literature reviews.
• Design questionnaires and fieldwork protocols; train staff.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Posting Information

• Department: Carolina Population Center-631100
• Career Area: Research Professionals
• Is this an internal only recruitment?: No
• Posting Open Date: 10/09/2026
• Application Deadline: 10/16/2026
• Position Type: Permanent Staff (SHRA)
• Position Title: Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Advanced
• Salary Grade Equivalent: NC10 / GN10
• Working Title: Add Health Assistant Project Manager
• Position Number: 20019933
• Vacancy ID: P021453
• Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited: Full-Time Permanent
• Hours per week: 40
• Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8a-5p, although a flexible work schedule may be considered. This is a hybrid position requiring multiple days per week in office at CPC
• Work Location: CHAPEL HILL, NC
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range: $55,000 to $60,000 dependent on qualifications
• Pay Band Information: To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
• Notice to Applicants: This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
• Quick Link: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/326705

Position Summary Information

Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit Since 1966, researchers at the Carolina Population Center have pioneered data collection and research techniques that move population science forward by emphasizing life course approaches, longitudinal surveys, the integration of biological measurement into social surveys, and attention to context and environment. We are also at the forefront of creating interdisciplinary training programs that integrate approaches from the social and biological sciences, building research capacity and training the next generation of scholars. Our faculty fellows address pressing research questions about population dynamics, fertility, health, mortality, migration, and the environment. Faculty come from multiple disciplines, benefitting from the cross-pollination of ideas. Our dedicated research and programming staff support fellows at every stage of project development, from conception through data collection or acquisition, analysis and dissemination, and project administration. https://www.cpc.unc.edu/about/

Position Summary The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health), housed and administered at the Carolina Population Center (CPC) is a comprehensive nationally representative longitudinal study that started in 1994-95 when our participants were adolescents, and was the first study to follow more than 20,000 young people from their teenage years into adulthood; over six waves of data collection to date. Over the 32 year long and continuing project, Add Health has and continues to collect rich demographic, social, familial, behavioral, psychosocial, cognitive, and health survey data from participants and their parents; a vast array of contextual data from participants' schools, neighborhoods, and geographies of residence; and in-home physical and biological data from participants, including genetic markers, blood-based assays, anthropometric measures, and medications. The primary purpose of the Add Health Assistant Project Manager is to assist with overseeing data collection, ancillary studies, lab coordination, and information management activities for the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent to Adult Health (Add Health). The Add Health Assistant Project Manager will utilize comprehensive knowledge and expertise to drive a variety of project activities. They will apply advanced knowledge of research and lab processes and principles to maintain responsibility for co-leading fieldwork activities, report creation and interpretation, and overall data quality assurance. This role will be instrumental in the design and execution of strategies for improving respondent communications, leading literature reviews, managing IRB submissions, editing and formatting manuscripts, and organizing the development of questionnaires and fieldwork protocols. In terms of data handling, the Add Health Assistant Project Manager at this level will have the ability to design data/information collection procedures, identify and report variations in data, and create new research tools as necessary. They will analyze and reconcile data from different internal and external sources, necessitating full knowledge of statistics and related information technology. The Add Health Assistant Project Manager will provide advanced synthesis and organization of data from various sources, including the creation of complex reports, and making recommendations based on their findings. Communication, research skills, and leadership will be key in this role. The Add Health Assistant Project Manager will be expected to effectively share project updates, present at team and staff meetings, and serve as the primary presenter to various audiences. They will have the ability to interpret findings, make informed recommendations, train project research assistants, and lead consultations. In the role of organizational and analytical support, the Add Health Assistant Project Manager must possess the advanced skills to concurrently manage multiple complex tasks, coordinate schedules for a multitude of investigators and staff, communicate in a professional manner with research partners, lab personnel, and university resources, and oversee the procurement and management of study materials, biomarker specimen collection kits, website design, and large-scale mailings. These duties will require the Add Health Assistant Project Manager to be a hybrid position with several days a week in office at CPC with other Add Health staff members.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Advanced graphics, editing, and academic formatting (manuscripts, books, presentations, citations) skills.
• Demonstrated experience working with multiple data collection partners.
• Prior experience in assisting or coordinating large research projects, particularly in a public health-related field.
• Familiarity with research design, protocols, and compliance standards.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities: Not Applicable.

Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information: If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]. Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.