Alexandria, VA
New York, New York
Los Angeles, California
University Center, Michigan
Birmingham, Alabama
Fullerton, California
Posted: 23-May-26
Type: Full-time
Internal Number: R151604
The John Glenn College of Public Affairs seeks to hire a Public Impact Research Manager to lead and coordinate research activities in service to state and local government and community partners on behalf of the college. The research manager will lead and help carry out the colleges portfolio of research with the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA), including technical assistance and applied research projects in partnership with OHFA. The research manager will also coordinate and assist with other college research activities in service to state and local government and community partners as part of the colleges efforts to grow and support public impact research. This work includes but is not limited to: serving as the Principal Investigator for OHFA related research activities; coordinating and supervising research assistants, post-doctoral scholars, and research staff to help carry out applied research projects; scoping research and technical assistance activities (funded and unfunded) with government and community partners; recruiting, coordinating, and supporting faculty and other researchers internal and external to the college for community driven research and technical assistance projects; working with the college professional development unit to identify and triage potential applied research and technical assistance projects; working closely with college research administration and operations team to facilitate applied research projects and technical assistance that is aligned with college and university processes and procedures; and tracking and reporting research and technical assistance activities that support the public impact mission of the college.
Job Duties
Lead and help carry out the colleges portfolio of research with the Ohio Housing Finance Agency (OHFA), including technical assistance and applied research projects in partnership with OHFA. Serve as the Principal Investigator for OHFA related research activities and coordinate and supervise research assistants, post-doctoral scholars, and research staff to help carry out research and technical assistance for OHFA.
Direct the activities of the Power of Home initiative in coordination with OHFA, including the supervision of staff and oversight of the budget and strategy for the Power of Home.
Scoping research and technical assistance activities (funded and unfunded) with government and community partners; recruiting, coordinating, and supporting faculty and other researchers internal and external to the college for community driven research and technical assistance projects; working with the college professional development unit to identify and triage potential applied research and technical assistance projects
Working closely with college research administration and operations team to facilitate applied research projects and technical assistance that are aligned with college and university processes and procedures; tracking and reporting research and technical assistance activities that support the public impact mission of the college.
Perform other duties as assigned
This is a one-year term position, renewable annually contingent on funding and performance.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Please note this position follows a hybrid work model, typically requiring 35 days per week in the office on the Columbus, Ohio campus, with flexibility depending on role and team needs.
The rate of pay for this position will be $75,700 to $98,900, to be determined by internal equity, budget, and the candidate's education and experience.
The full range of health, retirement, tuition, vacation benefits offered at Ohio State are available to this position. To learn more, please visit https://hr.osu.edu/benefits/
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience. 3 years of relevant experience working with state and local housing organizations required, as well as experience conducting and leading large research projects. 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred. Must be proficient with research analysis software including Stata and have quantitative research skills.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PhD preferred
Please include a resume and cover letter.
The College
The John Glenn College of Public Affairs is ranked 16th in the nation and #1 in Ohio among 271 Public Affairs schools by U.S. News and World Report. This marks the colleges 10th year within the top 10% of public affairs graduate professional programs in the country. The college is also ranked among our peers in the following specialty areas: public management and leadership (7), nonprofit management (9), local government (18), social policy (19), public policy analysis (20), urban policy (22), and public finance and budgeting (25).
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
Grounded in Ohio State UniversitysShared Values, our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.
Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and vibrant metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyondits Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.