Part-Time Administrative Research Assistant

Research Technologist

The Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative (EIC) transforms the use of research evidence in decision-making through cross-system collaboration for the optimization of social investments. The EIC is a research center and information hub for the science of using social science. We leverage our expertise in administrative data, program evaluation, and researcher-policymaker relationships for social investment optimization.

The EIC is seeking a motivated, self-starter to act as a hybrid or remote-based Research Technologist (RT) to support the organization and daily operations of the Research Translation Platform.

Because the RT and their work will play an important role in supporting the Research Translation Platform, motivation to meet the needs of the team and an ability to adapt accordingly are essential.

To be considered, please submit a resume, cover letter regarding your qualifying experiences and interest in this specific role, as well as information for 2-3 professional references.

Responsibilities :

• Data entry / management
• Meeting coordination and scheduling for multiple attending parties
• Maintaining / updating communications and social media (e.g., updating websites using WordPress; posting to Twitter using TweetDeck)
• Keeping detailed and up-to-date records and protocols
• Supporting the Research Project Manager, and other leaders on other administrative and communications projects / initiatives
• Travel reconciliation and scheduling
• Event coordination
• Researching new tools and / or platforms
• Working to resolve technical issues
• Developing new or improved strategies for communications, operations, and organization.
• Other duties as assigned

This position will report to the Project Manager. This position would be best suited to a highly adaptable individual with comfort in learning on-the-job skills, including adapting workload due to changing priorities.

Compensation : The successful candidate will be offered a part-time hourly employee role. For additional information on benefits hourly employees may be eligible for, interested candidates can visit : https : / / policy.psu.edu / policies / hr103.

Candidate Requirements :

Preferred Skills :

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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.