Posted Jul 13, 2026

Research Administration Management Analyst

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Job Title: Research Administration Management Analyst Department: Nursing | College Administration Research Administration Management Analyst will be hired to manage day-to-day project logistics on a five-year project focused on socioecological factors impacting sleep health in toddlers. Incumbent will be responsible for planning and supervising recruitment and data collection, coordinating all day-to-day project logistics, and managing project communications within the team at OSU, the collaborating study team at the University of Cincinnati, participants and recruitment site personnel, as well as the following responsibilities: leads and assesses quality of all fieldwork, oversees human subject reports and compliance needs, and supervises undergraduate research assistants. The incumbent will coordinate the management and retention of research data, administration of both caregiver and child measures and assessments, and conduct data management tasks. The incumbent assists with the supervision of Graduate Associates, providing guidance on all data collection protocols (e.g. assessments and observations) and tracking towards project timelines and goals. The incumbent schedules, manages, and conducts data collection efforts (e.g., child assessments, caregiver surveys and observations) and oversees/conducts any necessary coding on an ongoing basis. The work involves regular travel to recruitment sites and participants’ homes for data collection. The incumbent manages IRB and human subjects' activities (e.g., consent), including: scheduling, planning, and delivery of recruitment, and implementation activities. The incumbent will handle the ordering and distributing of project materials, schedule, plan, and lead weekly project planning meetings and other meetings as assigned. The incumbent is expected to work closely with the PI and other investigators at both sites, as well as the project coordinator of the collaborating study team at University of Cincinnati to meet project goals and deliverables. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Education required, degree level and focus area: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. Minimum Years of Experience required: 2 years of relevant experience required. Experience or demonstrated interest in project coordination; Prior supervisory experience; Strong written & oral communications. Prior experience working with families and children, Knowledge of desktop computing and Microsoft Office suite products; experience working collaboratively with others. Desired Experience: Prior experience with project management; Experience managing a multi-year federally funded grant. Knowledgeable of research practices, including experience with human subjects’ projects.; experience in field of early childhood research. Experience working with families and children from diverse backgrounds; 2-4 years of relevant experience preferred. Additional Information: Function: Research Administration Subfunction: Research Administration Management Career Band: Individual Contributor - Specialized Career Level: S2 Posting Range: $58,700 - $77,200 Location: Newton Hall (0275) Position Type: Term (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 40 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process. Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions. 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