Manager Research Project A/B (Department of Implementation Science)

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Posted Job Title

Manager Research Project A/B (Department of Implementation Science)

Job Profile Title

Manager Research Project A

Job Description Summary

The Project Manager will help administer all aspect of the implementation, tracking, and reporting of the activities of 2 NIA-funded training programs, the Get Experience in Aging Research Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP) and the Center for Improving Core Delivery for the Aging (CICADA), a Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), both at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn).

Job Description

The Project Manager A/B will help administer all aspect of the implementation, tracking, and reporting of the activities of 2 NIA-funded training programs, the Get Experience in Aging Research Undergraduate Program (GEAR UP) and the Center for Improving Core Delivery for the Aging (CICADA), a Resource Center for Minority Aging Research (RCMAR), both at the University of Pennsylvania (Penn). GEAR UP is a 15-month training program for undergraduates from underrepresented backgrounds in aging-related research in the fields of economics, demography, and Health Services. CICADA is a 1-year program to train and mentor emerging scientists (at the post-doctoral or junior faculty level) from underrepresented backgrounds in the interdisciplinary science of health services research as it applies to the aging and health equity.

The Project Manager A/B will organize day-to-day activities for both programs; integrate and communicate between the various components within each program and across the two programs; monitor, manage, measure, and track progress towards programmatic goals; coordinate governance and steering structures including internal boards, external boards, peer-programs nationally, national coordinating centers for both programs, and the National Institute on Aging. The Project Manager A/B will also work under the direction of the faculty directors to implement the GEAR UP and CICADA objectives.

The Project Manager B will also assist with the development of content, identifying program needs and creating the resources for evaluation.

In addition to a commitment to excellence in operations, the Project Manager A/B must be detail oriented, well-organized, excel at problem solving and multitasking, and be a self-starter with a results orientation. The Project Manager must also have a commitment to the mission of training and supporting emerging scientists from underrepresented backgrounds.

Specific Tasks for Research Project Manager A/B include:

• Provide administrative support
• Manage essential day-to-day activities
• Integrate multiple components of programs
• Create and proactively manage timelines and budgets
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and stakeholder requirements
• Create, implement and oversee systems for collecting data on program progress and produce semi-annual progress reports
• Work with investigators to manage the process for soliciting, reviewing, and selecting program participants
• Support training and career development needs of scholars

Additionally, Research Project Manager B will assist with development of content, identifying program needs and creating resources for evaluation.

The position is contingent upon funding.

The position is hybrid (the percentage of remote vs in-person is up for discussion).

Resume and cover letter required with application

Qualifications:

Research Project Manager A - Bachelor’s Degree and 3-5 years of experience

Research Project Manager B- Master’s degree and 3-5 years of experience

Targeted Pay Range:

Research Project Manager A $70,958 - $78,231

Research Project Manager B $81,441 - $89,789

This Targeted Pay Range is only applicable to this job posting. All salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

The position is hybrid (the percentage of remote vs in-person is up for discussion).

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$51,824.00 - $89,789.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. 

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Special Requirements 
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

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