Manager, Research

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 involves working closely with other research members at SRI and state agency staff and administrators to coordinate all study aspects, including recruitment and management of interview teams, study design, data collection, and reporting findings.

Responsibilities

Project Management & Coordination:

Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in overall project management, ensuring adherence to timelines and deliverables.

• Coordinate logistics for statewide data collection, including scheduling, travel arrangements, and materials management for graduate student interviewers.
• Develop and maintain project tracking systems to monitor progress and identify potential challenges.
• Assist in developing and maintaining project documentation, including protocols, manuals, and reports.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, including preparing agendas, taking minutes, and following up on action items.

Graduate Student Interviewer Support:

• Participate in recruiting, hiring, and onboarding approximately ten graduate student interviewers.
• Coordinate training for interviewers on interview protocols, data collection procedures, and ethical considerations.
• Provide ongoing support and supervision to interviewers throughout the data collection period.
• Monitor the quality of data collection through regular check-ins and review of completed interviews.
• Address any issues or concerns raised by interviewers promptly and effectively.

Data Management & Quality Control:

• Assist in overseeing the collection, entry, cleaning, and organization of data collected by graduate student interviewers.
• Assist with preliminary data analysis and report preparation, as needed.