Research Project Manager

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $78K - $92K 💻 Project Management 🗓️ May 13th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Research Project Manager. The role involves coordinating and managing tasks to ensure the successful implementation of technical assistance center grant objectives, supporting program development, managing data and research efforts, and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships to expand medical and dental training programs in underserved communities.

Highlights

Coordinate and manage project tasks, monitor progress, timelines, and budgets for successful grant implementation.
Develop, implement, and evaluate technical assistance initiatives; assist with presentations and training materials.
Respond to data requests from funders and stakeholders; collect, analyze, and interpret data for reporting and dissemination.
Manage research projects and produce reports, articles, and policy briefs.
Administer contracted personnel needs including vendor contracts and payments.
Organize stakeholder meetings and document action items for effective communication and collaboration.
Requires a relevant post-Baccalaureate degree or Bachelor’s plus 3 years relevant experience; terminal degree and licensure may be required.
Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and interpersonal skills; familiarity with grant-funded programs and federal reporting.
Preferred experience includes program evaluation best practices and support of graduate medical education or health workforce development.
Hiring range: $78,000-$92,000 annually for a full-time permanent position.