Executive Research Manager

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 TBD 💻 Other 🗓️ February 9th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring an Executive Research Manager for the Institute for Risk Management and Insurance Innovation (IRMII). The role involves leading industry research collaborations, managing faculty and student research projects, designing and overseeing student experiential programs, and driving strategic communication and assessment initiatives to ensure impactful research outcomes aligned with real-world applications.

Highlights

Lead and manage IRMII's research partnerships with industry, including project selection, collaboration frameworks, and deliverable quality standards.
Direct industry engagement by identifying partners and mentors, managing communication strategy, and ensuring deliverables' accountability.
Design and implement research dissemination across academic, industry, and student audiences through various media and events.
Manage faculty and research teams, providing direction on project design, analysis, execution, and documentation.
Oversee undergraduate student research programs, professional development initiatives, and student career preparation activities.
Establish and maintain strategic partnerships within UNC and external organizations to expand undergraduate research opportunities.
Develop industry-ready research materials and pursue collaborative research proposal opportunities.
Own the assessment framework for research progress, student outcomes, program impact, and lead evidence-based program improvements.
Requires relevant post-baccalaureate degree or a bachelor’s degree with 3+ years of relevant research experience; advanced degree preferred.
Strong project management, strategic thinking, communication skills, and ability to collaborate with students, faculty, and industry partners are essential.