AHPS Assistant Project Manager

About

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Since 1966, researchers at the Carolina Population Center have pioneered data collection and research techniques that move population science forward by emphasizing life course approaches, longitudinal surveys, the integration of biological measurement into social surveys, and attention to context and environment. We are also at the forefront of creating interdisciplinary training programs that integrate approaches from the social and biological sciences, building research capacity and training the next generation of scholars. Our faculty fellows address pressing research questions about population dynamics, fertility, health, mortality, migration, and the environment. Faculty come from multiple disciplines, benefitting from the cross-pollination of ideas. Our dedicated research and programming staff support fellows at every stage of project development, from conception through data collection or acquisition, analysis and dissemination, and project administration. https://www.cpc.unc.edu/about/

Position Summary

The AHPS Assistant Project Manager will support the coordination and day-to-day operations of the Add Health Parent Study, with a focus on AD/ADRD data collection activities. Responsibilities include assisting with project tracking, supporting communication and coordination with RTI and internal teams, monitoring data collection progress, and helping address data quality issues. The role will also support administrative processes, documentation, and reporting to ensure smooth study operations. This position works closely with the AHPS Project Manager and the AD/ADRD Project Manager to ensure adherence to timelines, coordinate workflows, and support overall project execution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Experience with social science research projects
• Experience working on a research project
• Experience with Excel pivot tables
• Bilingual in Spanish and English