Research Project Manager (part-time 17.5 hours/week, one-year position)

About the role

At Brigham Young University (BYU), your work contributes to a distinctive educational mission rooted in the gospel of Jesus Christ and helps students learn, grow, and thrive. BYU strives to be among the exceptional universities in the world, devoted to faith, students, and the mission: “To assist individuals in their quest for perfection and eternal life.” The university values a culture of covenant belonging, weekly devotionals, meaningful learning opportunities, and a beautiful historic campus. Belonging Statement: United by our common primary identity as children of God, BYU values and embraces the variety of individual characteristics, life experiences, perspectives, talents, and gifts across the community, strengthening shared efforts to create an environment of covenant belonging centered in Jesus Christ. Employment Requirements: Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints must hold and be worthy to hold a current temple recommend to be hired and remain in any position; hiring gives strong preference to qualified, faithful members. All employees must abide by the university's Honor Code and Dress & Grooming Standards and support the academic and religious missions aligned with Church doctrine.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the day-to-day execution of study activities for an NIH-funded research project focused on sleep and dietary health
• Manage study-related tasks, timelines, workflows, and documentation to help ensure research milestones are completed accurately and on schedule
• Organize and coordinate undergraduate research assistant efforts, including assigning study tasks, communicating expectations, and helping monitor completion of responsibilities
• Assist with training and supporting undergraduate research assistants in study-specific procedures and research protocols
• Coordinate research appointments and help ensure appropriate staffing and preparation for participant visits
• Staff research appointments as needed and assist with study procedures and participant-facing activities
• Help oversee participant recruitment, scheduling, tracking, and retention efforts
• Monitor completion of study procedures and follow up on missing or incomplete study tasks
• Maintain organized research records, study materials, tracking systems, and project documentation
• Assist with data collection, entry, organization, and quality-control procedures
• Help ensure that research activities are conducted consistently with study protocols, IRB requirements, and standards for participant confidentiality
• Communicate regularly with the principal investigator and research team regarding study progress, scheduling needs, challenges, and upcoming priorities
• Identify logistical problems that may interfere with data collection and help develop practical solutions
• Support other study-related administrative and research responsibilities as needed