Hybrid Community Impact Research Project Manager

The University of Kansas; Kansas City (KS); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas, located in Kansas City, KS, seeks a Research Project Manager for the Juniper Gardens Children’s Project. The role focuses on designing community outreach, developing materials for funders, coordinating services, and conducting evaluations to expand the center’s impact.

Hybrid on-site role with responsibilities spanning budget management, event planning, literature reviews, and proposal writing.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with one year related experience or a bachelor’s degree with three years experience.
• Experience in higher education or nonprofit sector preferred.
• Strong organizational, writing, and editing skills; excellent communication.
• Ability to manage budgets, develop proposals, and coordinate events.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate dissemination of new materials, channels, services, and products using effective marketing concepts.
• Oversee project logistics: scheduling, space, resources, staffing, and purchasing.
• Review and track invoices; support investigators with stakeholders.
• Provide training and technical assistance; organize center and community events.
• Conduct project evaluations and impact reporting; ensure policy compliance.
• Maintain building and center space; manage communications and vendor relations.
• Develop budgets, fee-for-service plans, and coordinated budgets; prepare proposals.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Marketing

Public relations

Research experience

Writing/editing

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree + 1 year related experience

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years experience

Job description

The University of Kansas, located in Kansas City, KS, seeks a Research Project Manager for the Juniper Gardens Children’s Project. The role focuses on designing community outreach, developing materials for funders, coordinating services, and conducting evaluations to expand the center’s impact.

Hybrid on-site role with responsibilities spanning budget management, event planning, literature reviews, and proposal writing.