• Research Project Specialist

    University of Kansas (Lawrence, KS)


    31940BR

    Job Title:

    Research Project Specialist

    Department:

    Inst for Policy & Social Res

    Primary Campus:

    University of Kansas Lawrence Campus

    Job Description:

    60% Administrative Support

    + Addresses requests from an interdisciplinary project team offering evidence-based technology education for all populations.

    + Provides administrative assistance to project PI.

    + Assists with project team meetings, workshops, research activities and events.

    + Assists with participant recruitment and retention.

    + Assists with project coordination, implementation, administrative procedures.

    30% Event Coordination and Communication

    + Coordinates workshop sessions with community partners.

    + Develops internal and external communication plans for community and participant events.

    + Documents participant progress in research and education participation.

    + Creates promotional materials for project activities.

    10% Other Tasks/Special Projects

    + Other tasks or projects as needed.

    Req ID** **(Ex: 10567BR)** **:

    31940BR

    Disclaimer:

    The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, [email protected], Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.

    Work Schedule:

    M-F 8a-5p

    FLSA Status:

    Nonexempt

    Conditions of Employment:

    Contingent on Funding, Limited Term

    Contact Information to Applicants:

    Hyunjin Seo

    [email protected]

    Limited Term End Date:

    30-Jun-2027

    Required Qualifications:

    1. Bachelor’s OR high school diploma/GED and three (3) years of experience in field of study.

    2. One (1) year of work experience in administrative support work, communication, event planning, or related area.

    3. Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by application materials.

    4. Excellent organizational skills and experience working independently as demonstrated in application materials.

    Employee Class:

    U-Unclassified Professional Staff

    Advertised Salary Range:

    $50,000

    FTE:

    1.0

    Preferred Qualifications:

    1. Experience planning and coordinating events as evidenced by application materials.

    2. Experience working in a multidisciplinary, team-based environment as evidenced by application materials.

    3. Experience that required synthesizing complex ideas and information relevant to particular all audiences as evidenced in application materials.

    4. Experience with social media platforms and messaging as evidenced by application materials.

    Position Overview:

    The Institute for Policy & Social Research (IPSR) is a designated research center for the social sciences, supporting social science researchers at the University of Kansas. IPSR supports faculty-led research centers, their directors, and a network of more than 100 affiliates, and staff.

     

    This position provides administrative support for the Dr. Seo’s projects. The research project specialist will write for multiple purposes/audiences and be and organized, detail-oriented, and adept at problem-solving. The research project specialist will provide administrative support for event planning and promotion, project coordination, participant recruitment, and research activities.

    Reg/Temp:

    Regular

    Application Review Begins:

    26-Jan-2026

    Anticipated Start Date:

    15-Jun-2026

    Additional Candidate Instruction:

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

    + Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.

    + Resume.

    + List of three (3) professional references.

     

    Only complete applications will be considered.

     

    Application review begins Monday, January 26, 2026

    Job Family:

    Research-KUL

    Work Location Assignment:

    Hybrid