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This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) is seeking applicants for a Research Project Manager (Intermediate Professional) to provide project management expertise to SSRI meetings, events, programming, and activities in support of the SSRI mission. 

The position reports to the Director of the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) and interacts regularly with other members of the SSRI Executive Committee, SSRI staff, SSRI unit leaders and faculty situated across multiple university colleges and departments, as well as other external constituents and stakeholders.

Responsibilities: Following are the key responsibilities of the position:

• Provide project management leadership, vision, and tracking of relevant outcomes for existing and new SSRI activities, projects, events, and strategic planning efforts as assigned.
• Contribute to the development of internal and external funding applications that will support SSRI programming, infrastructure, and strategic priorities.
• Support research activities of SSRI teams, including data collection, data analysis, and the development of manuscripts for publications.
• Communicate regularly with SSRI leadership, faculty and staff, project collaborators and sponsors, advisory board members, and other constituencies to identify SSRI-related project needs or opportunities, participate in and contribute to executive team, workgroup, or project meetings to communicate project timelines, milestones, and updates.
• Prepare written briefs and communications related to SSRI activities to be distributed to SSRI staff, unit leaders, SSRI communications outlets, state or local collaborators, and other stakeholders and constituencies.
• Provide guidance and direction to other staff, especially as it pertains to the use of tools for effective project management, or the implementation of SSRI events and activities.
• Support SSRI leadership and staff in annual reporting, including contributing to the receipt and production of necessary data and drafting report documentation.

Requirements include the following:

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