Social Research Program Manager

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Social Research Institute (SRI) at the University of Utah College of Social Work seeks a Research Manager to assist in the management of evaluation projects focused on social welfare. This position collaborates with SRI staff and state agency personnel to coordinate study design, data collection, interviews, and reporting findings.

Location is campus-based in Salt Lake City. Responsibilities include coordinating project management, supervising graduate student interviewers, and ensuring data

Qualifications

• Bachelor0 degree (or equivalent) required with 4 years of management experience.
• Masters degree preferred; supervisory training may be required within one year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the PI in overall project management, ensuring timelines and deliverables.
• Coordinate statewide data collection logistics, interviewers, and materials.
• Develop and maintain project tracking systems and documentation.
• Recruit, hire, and supervise ~10 graduate student interviewers; train on protocols.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Data management

Education

Bachelor0 degree

Masters degree preferred

Supervisory training

Job description

The Social Research Institute (SRI) at the University of Utah College of Social Work seeks a Research Manager to assist in the management of evaluation projects focused on social welfare. This position collaborates with SRI staff and state agency personnel to coordinate study design, data collection, interviews, and reporting findings.

Location is campus-based in Salt Lake City. Responsibilities include coordinating project management, supervising graduate student interviewers, and ensuring data