Assistant Project Manager, Researcher – Public Histories

Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy

. Provide strategic and operational leadership for a public-facing, community-engaged public histories initiative .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,731 - $70,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in community-engaged methodologies and public history research, with strong capabilities in grant operations, compliance, and partnership development. Proficient in information management and possesses excellent communication and analytical skills.

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Ph.D. In HistoryCommunity-Engaged MethodologiesGrant Operations ManagementResearch-Level Proficiency In Spanish, Portuguese, Or FrenchTeam Leadership And Development

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Hard Skills

Information ManagementKnowledge ManagementPublication ManagementGrant Proposal WritingBudget ManagementCompliance ActivitiesAnalytical SkillsResearch SkillsExpository WritingProject Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationStrong Interpersonal SkillsAttention To DetailTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Public HistoryPublic HumanitiesCommunity EngagementNonprofit SettingStakeholder Partnerships

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and operational leadership for a public-facing, community-engaged public histories initiative
Support existing research and community teams
Strengthen partnerships with community stakeholders
Manage grant operations, budgets, compliance, and reporting
Conduct funding research, write proposals, and perform peer-review analysis
Lead and develop teams of community stakeholders, institutional partners, and faculty collaborators
Partner with faculty to integrate outreach into research and educational initiatives, including grant proposals
Partner with university marketing and communications teams to increase Center visibility and support fundraising
Establish efficient systems, processes, and infrastructure for program delivery
Identify funding opportunities and draft future grant applications
Perform related research and administrative support duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in History, Black Studies, Latin American Studies, Public History, Public Humanities, or a related field
Two years of postdoctoral experience
Proficient and comprehensive knowledge of information management, knowledge management, and publication management
Excellent listening, verbal communication, written communication, analytical, and research skills
Strong administrative capabilities within a university or nonprofit setting
Demonstrated expertise in community-engaged methodologies and public history research
Experience overseeing complex operations, project budgets, compliance activities, and staff or team management
Excellent expository writing skills related to public history
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment
Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
Research-level spoken and written proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French is preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement combining in-office and remote work
Discretionary, research, or travel funds may be available
Reasonable accommodations for qualified persons with disabilities
Grant, soft, and/or restricted funding for the initial appointment through December 31, 2027