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University of Florida

Research Manager, State Initiatives

🇺🇸 Gainesville, FL

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $100K - $110K

💻 Research

🗓️ July 2nd, 2025

IRB

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of Florida is hiring a Research Manager, State Initiatives to coordinate research activities for the UF Lastinger Center for Learning's State Initiatives Team. This role involves collaborating with staff and external partners to manage data collection, reporting, and compliance with study protocols while supporting grant preparation and training efforts.

Highlights

  • Coordinate and track research activities aligned with data sharing agreements and policies.
  • Manage evaluation and data collection including qualitative interviewing, survey administration, data cleaning, and analysis.
  • Draft and review IRB and regulatory documents; ensure compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.
  • Maintain communication and collaborative relationships with internal staff, external partners, and research teams.
  • Provide leadership and supervision to data team members to ensure data quality and alignment with project goals.
  • Conduct literature reviews and support product design and evaluation relevant to New Worlds Reading and Florida Tutoring Advantage.
  • Assist with grant narrative preparation, budgeting, and contract management in collaboration with principal investigators.
  • Required to hold a doctoral degree and relevant experience; preferred background in education with demonstrated research proficiency and grant writing experience.
  • Expected salary range: $100,000 - $110,000.
  • Must demonstrate competencies such as collaboration, proactivity, data-driven decision making, and a growth mindset.