Research Project Manager

The Juniper Gardens Children's Project (JGCP), a community-based research center affiliated with the University of Kansas, is seeking a Research Project Manager to work full-time to develop community projects and services that amplify the reach of the center's research and impact. The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to designing community outreach, dissemination, and marketing channels; developing materials and products for funders, practitioners, and policy makers; coordinating services derived from JGCP's research including managing budgets and expenditures; collaborating with investigators and community partners to plan and host community events; performing a variety of administrative and facilities management tasks; assisting with writing proposals and popular press articles; conducting internal and programmatic evaluations and other types of assessments; and crafting impact and financial reports. The position is at JGCP, located in downtown Kansas City, Kansas in the Children's Campus of Kansas City building: 444 Minnesota Ave, Suite 300, Kansas City, KS 66101.

40% Project Coordination, Execution, Support and Evaluation: The project manager works closely with JGCP's leadership and investigators to execute the new dissemination and implementation mechanisms.

• Coordinate the dissemination of new materials, channels, services, and products using effective and innovative marketing concepts and strategies.
• Oversee the projects' logistics such as scheduling, identifying space, curating resources, staffing, and purchasing.
• Review, track, and maintain invoices.
• Support JGCP investigators when interacting with local, regional, and international partners.
• Provide training and technical assistance.
• Organize center and community events.
• Conduct and coordinate project evaluations and impact reporting.
• Oversee the center's adherence to internal and external policies and regulations.

30% Administrative and Facilities Management: The project manager will maintain the building and center space, as well as engage in administrative and operations tasks, including overseeing tasks performed by others.

• Create and maintain a welcoming environment for staff and visitors.
• Manage internal and external communications.
• Supervise the distribution of US mail and campus mail.
• Oversee the maintenance of the building, including the center's space, equipment, supplies, and facilities.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for building maintenance.
• Manage subleasing tenants, including agreements, onboarding, and communication.
• Provide literature review, copy editing, proof reading, referencing, presenting, and formatting support to investigators.
• Assist with scheduling, purchasing, and financial transactions, as needed.
• Assist with project management, as needed.
• Monitor the investigators' regulatory requirements and needed trainings.

25% Project Development: The project manager works closely with the JGCP directors and investigators to conceptualize, design, and develop multiple dissemination and implementation mechanisms (i.e., projects) that will amplify the reach and impact of the center's research and service in local, regional, and international communities.

• Develop fee-for-service business plans, services, and products.
• Develop dissemination and implementation materials and channels.
• Develop budgets and a coordinated budget model.
• Develop requests for proposals and review applications.
• Develop and maintain manuals of operations and other procedural guides.
• Develop marketing campaigns using state-of-the-art marketing strategies.
• Develop plans for project evaluation and impact reporting.

5% Other Duties as Assigned

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

1. A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met and indicating how you see your particular skills set and prior experience contributing to the research at JGCP.
2. Resume or curriculum vitae.
3. Contact information for three (3) professional references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not email application materials.

Review of applications will begin Monday, November 16, 2026, and continue until a qualified applicant pool has been identified.

If you have questions about the position, you may email Dr. Spencer at trinaspencer@ku.edu. If you have questions about the application process, you may contact Diana Skill at dskill@ku.edu.

Begins at $69,500

Monday November 16, 2026

Monday January 4, 2027