Research Project Manager - Climate Consortium

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Penn State’s Earth and Environmental Systems Institute (EESI) and Institute on Energy and the Environment (IEE) invites applications for a Research Project Manager 1 position to provide support for the Penn State Climate Consortium . The Climate Consortium is a research consortium, within the Office of the Senior Vice President for Research and administered by IEE that aims to coordinate and advance interdisciplinary climate research and societal solutions. The individual chosen for this role is expected to become an integral part of the Climate Consortium team, with responsibilities that include scheduling, event coordination, communication with team researchers and external key partners, web development, creation of outreach content, preparation of reports, and assisting with budget planning. The role may also include opportunities to engage with and support other projects and activities that operate within EESI and/or IEE.

Applicants for the position should have a bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of related experience with project management, or an equivalent combination of education and experience . Strong written communication skills and fluency with standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneDrive) are essential. The position requires a very high level of organization and attention to detail, along with an ability to communicate and coordinate with students, postdocs, faculty, and staff across Penn State and at partner institutions. The ideal candidate will also have some background in a field that intersects with climate or sustainability research and education and/or prior experience with web development.

Applications must be submitted online and should include a cover letter and a resume/CV, both submitted as PDF files. The cover letter (maximum 2 pages) should succinctly describe your background and specific interest in this opportunity. The resume/CV (also maximum 2 pages) should focus on the elements of your educational record, skills, and work experience most relevant for the position. Please include links to online examples of prior work whenever possible.

Review of applications will begin immediately and the position will remain open until filled. This is a limited term appointment that will be for a period of 1 year with excellent possibility of renewal contingent upon availability of funding and successful evaluation of performance. For further information about this opportunity, please contact Dr. Erica Smithwick ([email protected]).

The Pennsylvania State University’s College of Earth and Mineral Sciences takes an active role in building a talented, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce. We understand that our shared future is guided by basic principles of fairness, mutual respect, and commitment to each other. Applicants should provide evidence, either woven through their application materials or as a separate diversity statement, of a commitment to fostering diversity, equity, inclusive excellence, and belonging and of engagement which creates an inclusive environment in their department/workplace.

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