Penn State University Talent Acquisition
Research and Outreach Project Manager
Penn State University Talent Acquisition, University Park, Pennsylvania, United States, 16802
Reference #: REQ_0000060717 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 Center for Childhood Obesity Research (College of Health and Human Development) at Penn State invites applications for a Research and Outreach Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The overall mission of the Center for Childhood Obesity Research (CCOR) is to conduct interdisciplinary research that contributes to the evidence base needed to inform successful childhood obesity prevention programs that can then be disseminated to public health and clinical practice audiences.
The successful candidate will oversee outreach activities as well as research studies for children and families, requiring strong project management and leadership experience.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Providing overall management and leadership of the Center's SNAP-Ed program.
Collaborating with the Center director and Lab Manager on strategic planning and long-term goals of the Center.
Developing and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, outreach partners, and recruitment sites.
Overseeing the design, development, coordination, and evaluation of outreach and research projects.
Developing proposals, research plans, statements of work, budgets, standard operating procedures, and IRB applications.
Developing and maintaining appropriate compliance documents and reports as required by University and funding agencies.
Collaborating on grant proposals, manuscripts, reports, presentations, and other scientific deliverables.
Developing and submitting annual SNAP-Ed funding proposal and budget.
Ensuring programs are in compliance with the regulatory standards of funding agencies.
Building data collection tools in REDCap and managing incoming data.
Overseeing evaluation efforts and ensuring data quality and timely reporting of statewide data into various systems.
Interacting with research/outreach participants, collecting data, and delivering interventions.
Hiring, training, and supervising staff and students for successful execution and completion of projects.
Communicating and forming relationships with diverse stakeholders to understand project requirements, goals, and risks/barriers to project success.
Developing and implementing quality improvement practices and processes.
The 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 inclusion 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 inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. In HHD, enriching the lives of others is our mission. We believe in the power of human capacity for growth and live that mission by meeting challenges, both big and small, with excitement and energy every day. We invite you to come grow with us.
Education and Experience Requirements: This position will be filled at the Intermediate Professional or Advanced Professional level depending on the final candidate's qualifications and experience. Requires a Master's Degree or higher, plus one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for he Intermediate Professional level. Additional education and/or experience required for higher level positions.
Application Instructions: For full consideration, applicants must include a cover letter and resume with their application.
Additional Information: This is a limited-term staff position, funded for one year from the date of hire, with an excellent possibility for renewal. CCOR offers flexible work arrangements that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
Background Check Requirements: This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Benefits Information: Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to generous vacation time (24 days per year; accrued on a monthly basis),sick time (12 days a year; accrued on a monthly basis) and paid holidays (13 per calendar year). Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $61,800.00 - $102,300.00
Salary 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 institutional 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.
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Penn 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.
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 Center for Childhood Obesity Research (College of Health and Human Development) at Penn State invites applications for a Research and Outreach Project Manager to join our dynamic team. The overall mission of the Center for Childhood Obesity Research (CCOR) is to conduct interdisciplinary research that contributes to the evidence base needed to inform successful childhood obesity prevention programs that can then be disseminated to public health and clinical practice audiences.
The successful candidate will oversee outreach activities as well as research studies for children and families, requiring strong project management and leadership experience.
Primary Responsibilities Include:
Providing overall management and leadership of the Center's SNAP-Ed program.
Collaborating with the Center director and Lab Manager on strategic planning and long-term goals of the Center.
Developing and maintaining partnerships with community organizations, outreach partners, and recruitment sites.
Overseeing the design, development, coordination, and evaluation of outreach and research projects.
Developing proposals, research plans, statements of work, budgets, standard operating procedures, and IRB applications.
Developing and maintaining appropriate compliance documents and reports as required by University and funding agencies.
Collaborating on grant proposals, manuscripts, reports, presentations, and other scientific deliverables.
Developing and submitting annual SNAP-Ed funding proposal and budget.
Ensuring programs are in compliance with the regulatory standards of funding agencies.
Building data collection tools in REDCap and managing incoming data.
Overseeing evaluation efforts and ensuring data quality and timely reporting of statewide data into various systems.
Interacting with research/outreach participants, collecting data, and delivering interventions.
Hiring, training, and supervising staff and students for successful execution and completion of projects.
Communicating and forming relationships with diverse stakeholders to understand project requirements, goals, and risks/barriers to project success.
Developing and implementing quality improvement practices and processes.
The 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 inclusion 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 inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission. In HHD, enriching the lives of others is our mission. We believe in the power of human capacity for growth and live that mission by meeting challenges, both big and small, with excitement and energy every day. We invite you to come grow with us.
Education and Experience Requirements: This position will be filled at the Intermediate Professional or Advanced Professional level depending on the final candidate's qualifications and experience. Requires a Master's Degree or higher, plus one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience for he Intermediate Professional level. Additional education and/or experience required for higher level positions.
Application Instructions: For full consideration, applicants must include a cover letter and resume with their application.
Additional Information: This is a limited-term staff position, funded for one year from the date of hire, with an excellent possibility for renewal. CCOR offers flexible work arrangements that combines remote and on-campus work. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.
Background Check Requirements: This position requires the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Benefits Information: Penn State offers competitive benefits to full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans, in addition to generous vacation time (24 days per year; accrued on a monthly basis),sick time (12 days a year; accrued on a monthly basis) and paid holidays (13 per calendar year). Please visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is: $61,800.00 - $102,300.00
Salary 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 institutional 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 LAW
Federal Contractors Labor Law Poster PA State Labor Law Poster Affirmative Action Penn State Policies Copyright Information Hotlines ,
Penn 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.