Director of Research Projects and Literacy Initiatives

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Comprehensive insurance options

Scholarship programs for employees

Robust retirement plans

Job summary

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a full-time Project Director position within the NE Center Research on Youth, Fam & School-4425. This role provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight across multiple grants and contracts in Dr.

Pam Bazis’ lab and the Schmoker Reading Center. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in education, psychology, child development, or related field with extensive teaching and coaching experience, plus research in

Qualifications

• Master’s degree plus 7 years teaching and 5 years coaching in elementary settings.
• Research experience in reading development and literacy education.
• Grant project management experience with demonstrated oversight success.
• Expertise in differentiated instruction for children with and without disabilities.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to drive per university policy.

Responsibilities

• Developing, monitoring, and managing project budgets for multiple grants and contracts to ensure expenditures align with sponsor guidelines and university policies.
• Providing comprehensive project management for operational efficiency, supporting and guiding operations to ensure timely and effective implementation of project activities.
• Contributing to strategic planning initiatives, supporting sustainability efforts and identifying future funding opportunities to enhance the long-term success and growth of the research center.

Skills

Reading development research

Literacy education

Grant project management

Differentiated instruction

Education

Master’s degree in education, psychology, child development, or related field with 7 years teaching + 5 years coaching in elementary settings

Job description

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a full-time Project Director position within the NE Center Research on Youth, Fam & School-4425. This role provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight across multiple grants and contracts in Dr.

Pam Bazis’ lab and the Schmoker Reading Center. Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in education, psychology, child development, or related field with extensive teaching and coaching experience, plus research in