Data Manager

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 77,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Data Manager to organize and analyze data from various human services systems, supporting research and program evaluation. The role includes maintaining a public-facing outcomes site and developing data collection instruments.

You will work on complex projects, collaborate with research teams, and contribute to grant proposals and reporting for state and local stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing large datasets and programming using a variety of software.
• Ability to communicate technical material to varied audiences.
• Strong attention to detail and independence.

Responsibilities

• Manage data from multiple human services information systems for research and evaluation.
• Maintain and update a public-facing website with KPIs and outcomes.
• Develop surveys and data collection instruments for program evaluation.
• Assess effectiveness of training for social services staff and child welfare professionals.
• Prepare reports, publications, and presentations for stakeholders and funders.

Skills

Experience in managing large datasets

Data programming skills

Communication of technical material

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Post-Baccalaureate degree or Bachelor's with 3+ years experience

Tools

SAS/SPSS/R/STATA

SQL databases

Python

Job description

Job Details

• Department: SW-Research Projects-382000
• Career Area: Research Professionals
• Posting Open Date: 09/30/2026
• Application Deadline: 10/20/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• Position Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
• Working Title: Data Manager
• Appointment Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
• Position Number: 20078737
• Vacancy ID: NF0010082
• Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time Permanent
• FTE: 1
• Hours per week: 40
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range: $77,271-$85,857
• Proposed Start Date: 12/07/2026

About UNC

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.

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.

About the School of Social Work

The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, and improve lives. The School's curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families, and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues. The School works to become the leading school of social work for impact - generating knowledge with powerful and positive consequences.

The School of Social Work offers M.S.W. and Ph.D. degrees. Dual degrees are offered in Law, Public Health, Public Administration, and Divinity (with Duke University). The faculty members of the School of Social Work have strong collaborative relationships with many campus units such as the Schools of Medicine, Public Health, Nursing, Law, Government, Education, and the Department of City and Regional Planning as well as University Centers and Institutes such as the Cecil G. Sheps Center for Health Services Research, the Carolina Population Center, the Center for Developmental Sciences, Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute, and the Institute on Aging. We also maintain dynamic relationships with community agencies, state and federal government, and research groups in the Research Triangle Park and across the U.S.

To learn more about the School of Social Work, please visit our website at https://ssw.unc.edu/.

Position Summary

The School of Social Work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Data Manager to serve as a data manager and programmer on the Creating Indicators and Improving Outcomes project. This position will be work under the leadership of Research Associate Professor - Dr. C. Joy Stewart.

The Data Manager is responsible for managing and analyzing data from multiple human services information systems to support research, program evaluation, and reporting efforts. The individual extracts, maintains, and integrates data from various sources to create longitudinal datasets that track the experiences and outcomes of children and families participating in human services programs. Responsibilities also include maintaining and updating a public-facing website that provides key performance indicators and outcome measures, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and quality through regular updates and quality control processes.

In addition, the role supports the evaluation of human services programs by collecting and analyzing operational data, developing surveys and other data collection instruments, and assessing the effectiveness of training provided to child welfare professionals and social services staff. The individual contributes to broader program evaluation initiatives designed to measure the impact of social services programs and interventions.

The Data Manager plays a key role in research activities, including the development and management of complex research projects, conducting quantitative and qualitative analyses, and preparing reports, publications, and presentations for state and local stakeholders. The individual collaborates with research teams to communicate findings, present results at meetings and conferences, and support grant and funding efforts through proposal development, research design, methodology implementation, and budget monitoring. Overall, the role combines data management, program evaluation, and research expertise to inform decision-making and improve human services outcomes.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity or professional-level institutional planning/assessment experience, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Experience in managing large datasets and programming using a variety of software.
• Ability to communicate (written and spoken) technical material to a variety of audiences.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately review, organize, and manage information.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Experience with quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
• Experience in data collection instrument and questionnaire design.
• Experience in SAS/SPSS/R/STATA programming or SQL databases and Python or other languages.
• Training and experience in working with administrative and/or operational data is highly desirable.
• Advanced degree in social work, public policy, statistics, data analytics, or a social science discipline.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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.