Social Science Research Program Manager

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Discounts on campus events

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Research Program Manager to support the NC Collaboratory's social sciences portfolio. You will coordinate studies, develop plans, manage timelines and budgets, and serve as a liaison with administrators, contractors, and partners.

The role emphasizes grant management, stakeholder engagement, and clear, policy-relevant reporting. A Master’s degree and strong written communication are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field is required.
• Experience creating professional written products (policy briefs, reports, summaries).
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate project activities within defined scope, budget, schedule and deliverables.
• Assist Collaboratory Research Director in developing plans and reviewing proposals for new studies.
• Manage grant activities: scheduling, budgeting, reporting and stakeholder coordination.

Skills

Policy analysis

Project management

Written communication

Stakeholder engagement

Grant management

Education

Master’s degree in Public Policy/Related field

Bachelor’s degree + 3+ years experience in substitution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Research Program Manager to support the NC Collaboratory's social sciences portfolio. You will coordinate studies, develop plans, manage timelines and budgets, and serve as a liaison with administrators, contractors, and partners.

The role emphasizes grant management, stakeholder engagement, and clear, policy-relevant reporting. A Master’s degree and strong written communication are required.