Research Project Manager

Position Overview

Accessible Teaching, Learning, and Assessment Systems (ATLAS), a research center at the University of Kansas (KU), is seeking a Research Project Manager with experience managing multi-phase or multi-year projects to join the Research, Development, and Operational Project Support (RDOPS) team.

We especially seek candidates with experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Research and development project management
• Grant-funded work
• Leading research staff
• External partner management

The ideal candidate brings experience managing research workflows, coordinating multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring timely, compliant project execution. This role requires strong project management expertise, excellent communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain effective systems that support high-quality research.

ATLAS promotes learning and improved outcomes for all students, with a focus on students with disabilities and struggling learners. ATLAS creates technology-based learning and assessment systems that are accessible and academically rigorous. Dynamic research on skill development, assessment design, and teacher professional development informs the center's map-based learning systems.

With a diverse portfolio of grant-funded research projects and operational alternate assessments, ATLAS is a leader in educational research and innovation. ATLAS drives progress through partnerships and collaborations with organizations that share its focus and commitment.

• 176 hours of paid vacation per year
• 72 hours of sick leave per year
• 10 paid holidays
• Medical and dental insurance
• Retirement program
• Life and disability insurance
• Educational and professional development opportunities

KU is not able to provide H-1B sponsorship for this position.

Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states:
California, Delaware, Idaho, and Minnesota.

• Leading day-to-day operations of multi-phase or multi-year research and development projects.
• Leading projects or subprojects through all phases during the project lifecycle.
• Facilitating project planning meetings with cross-functional teams.
• Managing the project triple constraint by defining project scope, aligning resources, monitoring progress, and making data-informed adjustments.
• Communicating with stakeholders and team members on the status of tasks and workflow.

• Providing process oversight to ensure they are functioning effectively, efficiently, and in alignment to expected quality outcomes.
• Leading the systematic evaluation of processes for continuous improvement.
• Engaging in quality control activities to maintain high standards.
• Providing support to other teams and projects as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in education, social sciences, public health, psychology, or related field and three (3) years of related experience.
• Three (3) years of work experience managing multiple, concurrent and/or complex projects using a variety of project management tools (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project, Teams, SharePoint).
• Strong organizational and project management skills with experience creating timelines, tracking progress, and managing multiple priorities.

• Master's degree in relevant discipline.
• Project Management Certification (e.g., PMP, CAPM, PMI-ACP).
• One (1) year of work experience with grant-funded projects.
• Experience with K-12, the assessment industry, or applied research settings.
• Experience facilitating staff training and professional development initiatives.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary, virtual, and team-based environment.

• A cover letter that describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• A Resume or CV.
• Contact information for three (3) professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Review of applications will begin Monday, June 29th and continue until a qualified pool of applicants is identified.

ATLAS HR: atlashr

Starting Salary:
From $75,000, commensurate with experience.