Project Manager I

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Employment Website Please see Special Instructions for more details. Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter, and list of references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format. Position Information Department Bureau of Sociological Research-1100 Requisition Number S_260343 Posting Open Date 05/14/2026 Application Review Date 06/09/2026 Open Until Filled Yes Description of Work Assists in the management of data and the data collection process for Bureau of Sociological Research ( BOSR ) research projects. Communicates with clients. Assists with the development of research instruments and the implementation of protocols related to survey projects. Reviews for errors, proposes suggestions on survey improvement, evaluates collected data, monitors and manages survey sample, assesses and corrects problems throughout the survey process. Provides daily monitoring of data. Writes methodology and analysis reports for studies, which serve as a final work product for clients. Manages individual data collection projects. Assists with post-data collection processes, including the cleaning and processing of sample and data. Proficiently uses SPSS to examine data. Benefits Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education Robust retirement plans with university match Equal Opportunity Statement As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See Minimum Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree plus one year of experience working with survey research required. Experience assisting with the management of small projects essential. Basic statistical analysis and report writing experience necessary. Proficiency using SPSS, word processing, spreadsheet, and web-based survey software essential. Experience must demonstrate excellent organizational, written and oral communication, and problem solving skills. Ability to multi-task and work independently required. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a social science related field. Experience managing large/complex projects preferred. Survey respondent tracking and qualitative data analysis experience desired. Experience using WinCATI software preferred. Other Requirements Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No Physical Required No Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre‑employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. Criminal History Background Check Required Yes Posted Salary $44,195/yr. minimum #J-18808-Ljbffr