Penn State University is seeking a Research Project Manager for the School of Labor and Employment Relations, contributing to a globally recognized program focused on data, research, and international collaboration. The role involves coordinating international partnerships, managing research initiatives, and supporting data collection and survey management.
Responsibilities
- Drive process improvements, including AI-enabled workflows, to enhance operations for CIHRS and CRANET operations
- Coordinate planning for the International Human Resource Management global conference, including program preparation, budget, and logistics
- Manage bi-monthly webinar series from speaker coordination through post-event follow-up
- Oversee financial, procurement, and administrative processes within institutional systems
- Lead communications across newsletters, email, social, and websites; respond to inquiries
- Serve as primary contact for CRANET country representatives and research partners across 40+ countries
- Manage communications related to survey launches, timelines, and partner membership status
- Track country participation, data submission status, and data sharing agreements
- Support onboarding of new partners and maintain network records and directories
- Coordinate and participate (virtually and in person) in international research meetings
- Lead U.S. data collection and support global survey implementation, utilizing Qualtrics
- Coordinate survey development, including questionnaire finalization and translations
- Monitor survey progress and response rates
- Develop dashboards and reporting tools to support partner collaboration and tracking
- Oversee receipt, review, and validation of international datasets
- Merge, clean, and harmonize the international CRANET dataset across participating countries
- Maintain data documentation and the data management plan; prepare datasets for research use and network distribution
- Assist with other CIHRS research projects and train and guide student researchers and graduate assistants in research tools and workflows
Skills
- Outstanding organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, particularly in data tracking and documentation
- Proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining organized workflows and delivering timely, reliable results
- Excellent interpersonal skills; inclusive and respectful when working with others
- Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders
- Bachelor's Degree
- No prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of education
- Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies
- Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S
Benefits
- Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.
- In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time.
- One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
Company Overview
There’s a reason Penn State consistently ranks among the top one percent of the world’s universities. It was founded in 1855, and is headquartered in University Park, pa, US, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is http://psu.edu.