Pennsylvania State University
Research Project Manager - Psychiatry
🇺🇸 Remote - US
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $56K - $82K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ December 22nd, 2025
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Edtech.com's Summary
The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Research Project Manager - Psychiatry. This role manages and advises on research, quality improvement, and outcomes projects related to the ASERT Collaborative initiatives, including project oversight, regulatory compliance, data management and analysis, collaboration with partners, and team leadership.
Highlights
- Oversee research and quality improvement projects evaluating ASERT Collaborative initiatives.
- Develop hypotheses, protocols, SOPs, and data management/analysis plans to meet objectives and key results.
- Manage IRB and regulatory submissions, ensuring compliance and mentoring staff on human-subjects research.
- Build and maintain centralized databases using SPSS, Excel, REDCap, and Qualtrics; conduct data analysis and prepare reports.
- Coordinate with internal (Division of Autism Services; Psychiatry and Behavioral Health) and external partners (UPMC, Drexel University, BSASP, ODP).
- Lead stakeholder meetings and serve as primary contact for Central Region research activities.
- Guide and mentor junior staff, support hiring processes, and provide performance feedback.
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree; prior relevant work experience can substitute education; no certifications required.
- Position requires PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
- Salary range: $56,200 to $81,500 with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible family members.
Research Project Manager - Psychiatry Full Description
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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- If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Research Project Manager oversees and advises on research, quality improvement, and outcomes projects evaluating engagement, reach, mastery, and the impact of ASERT (Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training) Collaborative initiatives for the Central Region (located at Penn State College of Medicine). This position will report to the Research Project Manager Supervisor who oversees projects region-wide.
Responsibilities include:
Responsibilities include:
- Project Oversight: Develop hypotheses, protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and data management/analysis plans; create project timelines; track deliverables; maintain project management tools, troubleshoot barriers; ensure projects meet quarterly and annual objectives and key results (OKRs).
- Regulatory Compliance: Prepare and manage Institutional Review Board (IRB) and regulatory submissions; maintain compliance across ASERT regions; mentor staff on human-subjects research requirements; stay current on regulatory standards.
- Data Management & Analysis: Build and maintain centralized databases; design long-term data collection methods (SPSS, Excel, REDCap, Qualtrics); ensure high-quality data collection; conduct analyses; prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
- Collaboration & Communication: Coordinate regularly with internal partners (Division of Autism Services; Psychiatry and Behavioral Health) and external partners (UPMC Western Behavioral Health, Drexel University, BSASP, ODP); serve as the primary contact for Central Region research activities; organize and lead stakeholder meeting.
- Team Leadership: Guide and mentor junior staff; support hiring processes; provide performance feedback and contribute to staff development.
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS Bachelor's DegreeNo prior relevant work experience required; previous relevant work experience accepted in lieu of
education.Required Certifications:None
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $56,200.00 - $81,500.00.
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
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. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
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