Reference #: REQ0000049832
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of General Internal Medicine, in Hershey, PA, is seeking a qualified candidate as a Research Project Manager for the Racial and Ethnic Approaches to Community Health (REACH), a new five-year CDC-funded program consisting of multiple projects and collaborative partnerships focused on improving health outcomes at a community level. Specifically, this position will be responsible for implementing and evaluating locally tailored practice- and evidence-based strategies related to nutrition and breastfeeding in the Hispanic and Latino communities of Berks, Dauphin, Lebanon, and York counties. In addition, the candidate will assist with project operations for Penn State REACH. Qualified candidates should be detail-oriented, produce high-quality work, communicate clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing, demonstrate strong planning and organizational skills, and participate in and support team decisions and team responsibilities. Career development opportunities, including mentorship and travel to professional conferences, will be provided.The Project Manager will be responsible for:Establishing and tracking study milestones to ensure projects stay on time and on budgetScheduling, coordinating, and conducting conference calls, webinars, meetings, and training sessionsParticipating in the development, design, and coordination of materials for the projectManage all project documentation and records and;Serve as a liaison to internal departments and external entitiesThis position will also assist with the preparation and submission of Internal Review Board documentation and the creation of data collection instruments in REDCap as well as funder reports. Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Travel is required to the Pennsylvania counties listed above. Bilingual candidates are preferred.
This is a limited-term position funded for one year from date of hire, with possibility of refunding.
The following clearances must be successfully completed for this position:
Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Background Check
Pennsylvania Child Abuse History
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Criminal Background CheckThe Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.The pay range for this position, including all possible grades is:
$56,200.00 - $81,500.00Salary Structure - additional information on Penn State's job and salary structure.CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutio al policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.EEO IS THE LAWFederal Contractors Labor Law Poster
PA State Labor Law Poster
Affirmative Action
Penn State Policies
Copyright Information
Hotlines
Hershey, PAPenn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.