Data Manager & Research Programmer for Social Services

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

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Data Manager in the School of Social Work to manage data from multiple human services information systems, build longitudinal datasets, and maintain a public-facing website with key performance indicators.

You will collaborate with researchers, support program evaluations, develop surveys, and ensure data quality for state and local stakeholders, contributing to reports and grant activities.

Qualifications

• 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 and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience with data collection instruments and questionnaire design.

Responsibilities

• Manage and analyze data from multiple human services information systems for research and evaluation.
• Maintain and update longitudinal datasets to track outcomes for children and families in programs.
• Develop surveys and data collection instruments; support program evaluation activities.
• Contribute to reports, publications, and presentations for stakeholders.
• Support grant proposals, research design, and budget monitoring.

Skills

Data management

Programming

Communication

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

Post-Baccalaureate degree

Advanced degree in social sciences or related field

Tools

SAS

SPSS

R

STATA

SQL

Python

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Data Manager in the School of Social Work to manage data from multiple human services information systems, build longitudinal datasets, and maintain a public-facing website with key performance indicators.

You will collaborate with researchers, support program evaluations, develop surveys, and ensure data quality for state and local stakeholders, contributing to reports and grant activities.