CREATE Research Project Manager

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Job Description

CREATE Research Project Manager (Part-Time 28 hrs/wk)

Join Project CREATE, a research project in the BYU School of Family Life! This longitudinal study has been in process for close to a decade and includes participants from across the country. As our project manager, you will manage the day-to-day details of the project, including training and supervising student research assistants and in nurturing relationships with the public participants. Apply today!

What you’ll do in this position:

• Oversee recruitment and retention of national samples
• Manage phone and email lists and supervise distribution of research incentives and all contact with participants
• Regularly update the project website
• Recruit, train, and supervise student research assistants in all research procedures, including managing schedules and addressing concerns with student performance
• Assist with data management and collection, including Qualtrics surveys and the IRB renewal process
• Organize annual writing retreats for the investigators over the study
• Oversee and manage the study budget, ensuring appropriate allocation of resources

What qualifies you for this role:

Required

• A firm commitment to the mission of BYU
• Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, business, or related field.
• Self-starter
• Ability to foster excellent relationship skills
• Supervisory skills to manage both undergraduate and graduate students in sophisticated data gathering and analyses processes
• Organizational and social skills to keep teams motivated and working well together
• Excellent diplomacy skills
• Understanding of research methods and some knowledge of statistical software and database management
• Working knowledge of Qualtrics, Excel, Learning Suite, and Website management software

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree plus two years experience managing or participating in research-oriented endeavors

What we offer in return:

This position comes with fantastic benefits, including:

• 401k. BYU automatically contributes 8% at no cost to you. Additionally, if you contribute 5%, BYU adds an additional 4% (Rehires may qualify for different retirement plans)
• Employee assistance program, available to the employee and all members of their household
• Tuition benefits after two years
• Access to athletic facilities
• Access to the library
• Free on-campus parking
• Free UTA passes for employee, spouse, and qualified dependents
• Discounts at the BYU Store and for many events at BYU

Pay Grade: 50

Typical Starting Pay: $24.50 to$31.75 an hour

Required Documents:

All Staff positions require a resume.

Refer to the Job Posting for any additional required documents.

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend.

Brigham Young University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Brigham Young University (BYU) is widely recognized not just for its world-class education, but for its deep commitment to inspired religious values. Gathered together in a Christ-centered atmosphere, BYU employees are a vital part of a community of belonging, where we value the experiences, perspectives, and talents of each individual. If you share in our devotion to faith and to excellence, we have a place for you here at BYU!