Public Impact Research Manager

Job Title

Public Impact Research Manager

Page Hall (0061);
Columbus, Ohio

Term (Fixed Term)

40 hours per week

First Shift

The John Glenn College of Public Affairs seeks to hire a Public Impact Research Manager to lead and coordinate research activities in service to state and local government and community partners. The research manager will lead and help carry out the college’s portfolio of research with the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA), including technical assistance and applied research projects in partnership with OHFA.

The manager will also coordinate and assist with other college research activities in service to state and local government and community partners as part of the college’s efforts to grow and support public impact research.

• Lead and help carry out the college’s portfolio of research with the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA), including technical assistance and applied research projects in partnership with OHFA.
• Serve as Principal Investigator for OHFA‑related research activities and coordinate and supervise research assistants, post‑doctoral scholars, and research staff to help carry out research and technical assistance for OHFA.
• Direct the activities of the Power of Home initiative in coordination with OHFA, including supervision of staff and oversight of the budget and strategy for the Power of Home.
• Scope research and technical assistance activities (funded and unfunded) with government and community partners; recruit, coordinate, and support faculty and other researchers internal and external to the college for community‑driven research and technical assistance projects; work with the college professional development unit to identify and triage potential applied research and technical assistance projects.
• Work closely with college research administration and operations team to facilitate applied research projects and technical assistance that are aligned with college and university processes and procedures; track and report research and technical assistance activities that support the public impact mission of the college.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• This is a one‑year term position, renewable annually contingent on funding and performance.
• This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
• The position follows a hybrid work model, typically requiring 3–5 days per week in the office on the Columbus, Ohio campus, with flexibility depending on role and team needs.
• The rate of pay for this position will be $75,700 to $98,900, to be determined by internal equity, budget, and the candidate’s education and experience.
• The full range of health, retirement, tuition, vacation benefits offered at Ohio State are available to this position. To learn more, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 3 years of relevant experience working with state and local housing organizations, as well as experience conducting and leading large research projects.
• 4–8 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Proficiency with research analysis software including Stata and strong quantitative research skills.

• PhD preferred.

Please include a resume and cover letter.

• Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
• A drug screen or physical may be required during the post‑offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.