Research Project Manager – Center for Advancing Health Equity

Penn State College of Education

Research Project Manager overseeing research project operations at the Center for Advancing Health Equity. Collaborating with diverse teams on health interventions for rural and underserved communities.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,200 - $102,300 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Serves as the project point of contact with faculty, sponsors, and leadership
Manage and Implement Center’s Research Projects
Work directly with Research Director and leadership on key local state and national initiatives and research projects.
Work directly with health system leadership and staff to implement evidence-based interventions within their health systems.
Oversee and advise on research projects and investigative studies from study initiation to conclusion including study design, data collection and management plans, and IRB submissions.
Develop surveys and interview guides using conceptual frameworks to ensure structured, theory-driven data collection.
Design research project work-flow processes and project infrastructure; delegate, prioritize, and review research tasks in order to achieve research project goals and improve results.
Participate in the dissemination of program data, outcomes, and impact.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's Degree
3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Demonstrated knowledge of cancer prevention, implementation science, and core public health principles, with experience in quality improvement and project management.
Strong understanding of social determinants of health, including barriers to care at both community and health system levels.
Familiar with and prior experience using Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
robust retirement plans
substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time
generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementdata managementdata analysisstudy designprotocol developmentquality improvementevidence-based interventionsIRB submissionssurvey developmentinterview guide development

Soft Skills

leadershipguidancecommunicationteam oversightdelegationprioritizationorganizational skillscollaboration

Certifications

Master's Degree