Research Project Manager D, School of Nursing

University of Pennsylvania

About The Position

This position manages and oversees research activities within the Program for Research on Men’s Health (PRMH), particularly in domestic and global health policy. The Research Project Manager will work with the Director and Research Project Director of the PRMH to lead policy research and advocacy efforts to promote men’s health in the United States and globally by developing and nurturing relationships with other non-governmental, governmental, and academic organizations and disseminating findings in ways that are digestable and relevant to policymakers and policy advocates. The Research Project Manager will assist in developing, planning, and conducting PRMH research projects, including establishing and monitoring programmatic metrics to support efficient process planning and management of assigned projects, identifying potential new projects, and reporting on those metrics. The successful candidate will also lead PRMH projects (i.e., set priorities and meet deadlines given resource constraints, organize and facilitate meetings, monitor progress toward established timelines, etc.); identify potential areas for improvement; identify gaps and evaluate solutions; and disseminate key findings via peer-reviewed publications, professional conferences, community-based presentations, and public-facing media in collaboration with PRMH and other colleagues. The successful candidate will also assist with research project data analyses, both qualitative and quantitative. The successful candidate will understand and apply scholarly concepts and theories to policy and programmatic interventions, as well as to other research. When needed, the Research Project Manager will also help the Research Project Director recruit, screen, and enroll project participants and community organizations; monitor internal and external collaborators; and provide input on budget, resource allocations, and other plans to support PRMH projects and overall functioning. Anticipating challenges and opportunities will be part of the successful candidate’s role in nurturing and maintaining fruitful collaborations, and working with the Director and Research Project Director of the PRMH to expand the program through successful research, advocacy, and policy collaborations. This position requires the ability to network and engage with the community, policy makers, advocacy organizations, professional organizations, and other partners in the United States and across the globe.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Nice To Haves

7 to 10 years of experience and/or or Masters of Science, Masters of Arts, and 5 to 7 or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
Doctoral degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Develops, plans, and directs PRMH research projects under the guidance of and in collaboration with the PRMH Director and Research Project Director
Assist PIs, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows with research and dissemination activities
Exercises resource stewardship to ensure compliance with policies and procedures
Support and advise principal investigators, researchers and staff in the compliant conduct of all projects
Extend and lead the growth of the research within the PRMH under the guidance of the Director.
Directs and manages policy-relevant research program operations
Utilizes and designs systems that allow for the optimal use of resources (people technology, policies, and procedures) in performing financial and administrative duties
Manages datasets within research platforms (i.e. REDCap, etc.).
Analyzes, interprets, and summarizes project datasets, data reports, and findings for reports and dissemination
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare.
You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.