Research Project Manager

Posting Details

Posting Details


Job Title
Research Project Manager


Requisition Number
RE56083


Working Title
Community Intervention Program Manager


Department Name
7P210:KY INJURY PREV & RESEARCH CTR


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
46


Salary Range
$53,061-87,526/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


MA

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Required Related Experience


4 yrs

Required License/Registration/Certification


None

Physical Requirements


Sitting for long periods of time

Shift


Primarily days, Monday-Friday: between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 pm, additional hours as needed

Job Summary

Lead Community-Based Overdose Prevention Programs Across Kentucky


The University of Kentucky is seeking a Community Intervention Program Manager to join the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC) .


This position manages community intervention activities supported by Kentucky's Overdose Data to Action (OD2A) grant, working closely with local and district health departments, recovery community centers, and other partners. The role combines program management, evaluation, staff supervision, and compliance to strengthen overdose prevention efforts and meet CDC grant and reporting requirements.


What You'll Do

• Manage the development, implementation, and maintenance of community drug overdose prevention programs with local and district health departments and recovery community centers across Kentucky.
• Coordinate scopes of work, grant budget narratives, grant revisions, consultant agreements, invoices, program data, and other activities required to support OD2A-funded programs.
• Supervise and coach OD2A-funded navigator staff and provide guidance on systems and processes for accurate and timely program reporting.
• Develop and maintain IRB protocols and modifications and oversee adherence to ethical research practices and applicable grant requirements.
• Collaborate with community partners to develop evaluation plans and tools, including surveys, intake forms, and qualitative interviews, and analyze data to assess program activities.
• Disseminate evaluation findings to community and grant partners and collaborate with KIPRC faculty and staff and state and local public health partners to support CDC reporting and program sustainability efforts.
• Review community partner reports and outputs for alignment with CDC priorities, guidance, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators, program managers, evaluators, and project staff to develop reports for the CDC, University of Kentucky leadership, and other stakeholders.
• Enforce applicable university policies, procedures, grant protocols, and CDC guidance across project activities.

What You'll Bring

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships and engage effectively with community, public health, and grant stakeholders.
• Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative evaluation methods and processes.
• Experience with data management, ethical research procedures, IRB protocols, and compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage community partnerships, reporting processes, and multiple program priorities.

Minimum Requirements

• Master's degree
• 4 years of related experience

What's In It for You

• The opportunity to help communities across Kentucky develop and strengthen programs focused on preventing drug overdose.
• Meaningful collaboration with local and district health departments, recovery community centers, public health partners, and KIPRC research teams.
• Hybrid work eligibility, with approval.
• UK's Exceptional Benefits

Why Now?
Community-based overdose prevention programs depend on strong partnerships, reliable data, effective evaluation, and consistent grant oversight. This role helps connect those elements by supporting funded community partners from program development through evaluation and reporting.

By managing OD2A-funded initiatives and strengthening coordination among community, public health, research, and grant partners, the Community Intervention Program Manager will help ensure prevention programs meet CDC requirements while generating information that can guide program improvement and sustainability.

Internal Employee Being Considered

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities


Proficiency with Microsoft Office and evaluation software (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Dedoose) is essential. Proficiency in SPSS, SAS or other statistical software is preferred. Knowledge of evaluation theories and principles is preferred in order to formulate hypotheses regarding health status and health outcomes and to conduct analyses and interpret data.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience


Master's degree in education, public health, sociology, industrial psychology, public administrations, or another related field. At least 3 years of relevant work experience in program management in the field of research and/or evaluation is required.

Driver's License preferred.

Deadline to Apply
10/19/2026


Our University Community


We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.