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Our staff includes experienced project managers, research technologists, and data analysts capable of managing health services research studies and evaluations.

Research Management 

We oversee and administer daily project operations.

Maintain established timelines

Assure project deliverables

Recruit research participants

Collect and analyze project data

Manage comprehensive datasets

We manage project-related human resource needs.

Post hiring advertisements

Interview potential applicants

Process new employee paperwork

Administer student researcher stipends and/or tuition

Process payroll functions

Advise and respond to employment or policy questions

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Center for Health Care and Policy Research The Pennsylvania State University 504 Ford Building University Park, PA 16802-6500

[email protected] 814-863-9756 fax: 814-863-0846

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Penn State Job Catalog

Research project manager – senior professional (psu1395), additional levels.

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Research Project Management

Job summary.

The Research Project Manager oversees and advises on research project operations including study methodologies, protocol development, project deliverables and timelines, data management and analysis plans, and financial administration; provides guidance and oversight to research team members; and serves as the project point of contact with faculty, sponsors, and leadership.

Representative Duties

  • Oversee and advise on research projects and investigative studies from study initiation to conclusion including study design, data collection and management plans, technical approaches budget management, and funding opportunities
  • Design project work-flow processes and project infrastructure; delegate, prioritize, and review research tasks in order to achieve project goals and improve results
  • Author, review, and revise procedures for research projects and experiments; direct the standardization of procedures
  • Oversee data collection, data management and reporting methods; interpret and present complex data findings to department executives, external organizations, sponsors, and the larger research community
  • Research, evaluate, and advise University investigators and administrators on research methodologies, emerging trends, novel solutions, new technologies, and other resources
  • Interface with external collaborators to direct and facilitate multi-site and collaborative research
  • Provide guidance and oversight of compliance with government regulations and University policies on research; keep abreast of compliance regulations and changes
  • Plan and administer project budgets; serve as liaison with central financial offices including research accounting, payroll, and department financial officers; create financial and statistical reports for Principal Investigators and division/department executives; analyze information and recommend spending activity
  • Author papers, manuscripts, publications; represent department research interests at institutional workshops and meetings
  • Collaborate with unit, department, or center leadership in order to develop strategic partnerships, advance the mission of research initiatives and projects; develop long term plans for resource allocation
  • May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level Matrix

Salary structure.

  • Comp Grade – 12
  • Minimum – $76,700.00
  • MidPoint – $95,900.00
  • Maximum – $115,100.00

FLSA Exemption Status

Minimum education, minimum experience, equivalency, additional job requirements.

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  • Section 1: Introduction

Welcome to CHEER!

Welcome to CHEER – the Community Health Equity & Engagement Research program! CHEER is a partnership between the Social Science Research Institute (SSRI) and the Clinical and Translational Science Institute (CTSI) at Penn State. The CHEER program promotes community-engaged research (CEnR) across Penn State, spanning many disciplines, with the overall goal of enhancing wellness and reducing health disparities. It serves as the landing place for faculty who seek to engage communities in their research and for community organizations and members to engage with Penn State expertise. The CHEER team is here to jumpstart your career in CEnR, connect you with community partners based on shared interests, and provide resources and educational programming in an effort to promote meaningful and sustainable partnerships.

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The cheer toolkit for research and education teams.

This toolkit is a guide for research and education teams to learn about the importance of community-engaged research (CEnR), guiding CEnR principles to support meaningful engagement, and strategies to develop and maintain successful community-academic partnerships. Also included in this toolkit is an Appendix containing real-world, evidence-based best practices and resources.

Developing this toolkit was a collaborative effort among a multidisciplinary team, resembling the true spirit of community engagement. The CHEER team is grateful to our esteemed colleagues and generous friends who made invaluable contributions to the creation and editing of this toolkit.

About the Authors

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Editors and Contributors

Jennifer Kraschnewski

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“I most enjoy the opportunity to work collaboratively with health care providers and organizations to drive the mission of improving access to high-quality care and identifying and addressing social determinants of health.” -George Garrow, MD, Chief Medical Officer at The Primary Health Network; Community representative; member, executive committee, Penn State CTSI

CHEER Researcher Toolkit

  • CHEER Toolkit for Researchers
  • Members of a CEnR Team
  • CEnR as a continuum
  • Importance and benefits of CEnR
  • Section 3: Guiding Principles of CEnR for Research and Education Teams
  • Section 4: The Role of Research and Education Teams in CEnR
  • Section 5: Community-Engaged Research at Penn State
  • Funding Opportunities
  • Building Sustainable Partnerships
  • Education and training needs
  • Maintaining engagement
  • Communication tools to enhance strong connections
  • Measuring community engagement
  • Overcoming challenges to engagement
  • CHEER is here to help!
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  • CHEER Toolkits

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  • TSF CURE Project Manager

Job Responsibilities - Stephanie is the Project Manager for the Tobacco Settlement funds (TSF)  Commonwealth Universal Research Enhancement (CURE) Program. She is responsible for managing the CURE Program formula awards, ensuring compliance with program guidelines, responding efficiently to requests from the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DoH), and supporting our investigators and research administration.

Professional Background - Stephanie has over 10 years of experience successfully leading and managing complex projects within the biopharmaceutical and clinical operations sectors. She holds a Master's degree in Forensic Science and Law and Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Duquesne University.

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    The Research Project Manager oversees and advises on research project operations including study methodologies, protocol development, project deliverables and timelines, data management and analysis plans, and financial administration; provides guidance and oversight to research team members; and serves as the project point of contact with faculty, sponsors, and leadership.

  17. Section 1: Introduction

    Jess Abrams Schrodel, MEd, is a Research Project Manager for CHEER at the Penn State College of Medicine.With many years of experience working in educational equity and human service partnerships, Jess strives to create meaningful connections between community members and researchers that promote equity in health care in underrepresented communities to reduce health disparities.

  18. Stephanie Hrico

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