Research Project Director

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Posting Number S15877P

Working Title Research Project Director

Department FACS-Ralston Institute

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Posting Type External

Retirement Plan TRS or ORP

Employment Type

Employee Benefits Eligibility Benefits Eligible Full/Part time Full Time Work Schedule Additional Schedule Information Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Advertised Salary $55,006 - $82,509

Posting Date 10/08/2026 Open until filled Yes Closing Date Proposed Starting Date 12/01/2026 Special Instructions to Applicants

Location of Vacancy Athens Area

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Title:

Res Assc-Social Science IV FLSA Exempt FTE 1.00

Terminal degree in a relative discipline and 8 years of professional experience to include 5 years of formal post-degree work.

• Doctoral degree in the social sciences or related field, or an equivalent combination of advanced education and experience coordinating research projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and collaborating with university, state agency, and community partners.

This position serves as the Research Project Director and recognized subject matter expert for a statewide initiative to implement, pilot test, evaluate, and demonstrate a standardized assessment process for individuals seeking intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) waiver services. The Research Project Director has primary responsibility for the strategic and operational leadership of the initiative, including supervising professional project staff; managing project resources and budgets;

directing implementation, research and evaluation, stakeholder engagement, training, and quality assurance activities; and exercising broad authority…