Research Manager

Overview

Working in collaboration with the Utah Women & Leadership Project (UWLP) Director, the Research Manager (Researcher III) will be involved in the planning and implementation of research and research-based resources that align with the overall mission and goals of the UWLP and its current initiative, A Bolder Way Forward (BWF). This includes research, writing, and editing; strategic project planning; team management;

resource development and initiative design; grant writing; and involvement with other elements of the UWLP. This position is telework eligible within the state of Utah.

70% RESEARCH/WRITING/TEAM MANAGEMENT:

• Manages individuals and teams of researchers and writers.
• Researches, writes, and edits reports on a wide variety of topics surrounding Utah women and other related areas.
• Works with the Director to create timelines and projections for producing long-term research efforts.
• Identifies and works with community and state experts to ensure quality of research reports.
• Works with Associate Director to find and update research metrics for BWF.

25% PLANNING, RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, AND REPRESENTATION:

• Provides input toward the overall strategic approaches of the UWLP.
• Plans initiatives that align with Project mission and goals.
• Manages communication with select UWLP partners, representing the Project as a key team member.
• Works with Director in conceiving, planning, and overseeing special initiatives and programs, and creates and disseminates related resources.
• In partnership with the Director, designs and implements the evaluation of research, programs, and other initiatives.
• On occasion, delivers presentations on various topics within the community.
• Represents Project to media outlets and community groups, as needed.
• As needed, assists in planning and executing events and gatherings.

5% DEVELOPMENT (GRANTS & FUNDRAISING):

• Works with the Director and Associate Director to explores grants that align with the Project mission and objectives.
• Writes, edits, and refines grant proposals, as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited institution with a master’s degree in social science fields, women’s studies, business, communication, political science, or another related field of study.
• Minimum of five (5) years research, writing, and publishing experience, with evidence of successfully managing projects and relationships.
• Experience in quantitative/statistical analysis and/or qualitative research.
• Experience with project management, public speaking, and public relations.

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”

Cover letter to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Writing Samples to be typed/pasted at the end of your application

Document size may not exceed 10 MB.

$80,000 to $82,000 Commensurate on experience and education ADA

Employees work indoors and are protected from weather and/or contaminants, but not, necessarily, occasional temperature changes. The employee is regularly required to sit and often uses repetitive hand motions. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and may lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

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