Community Engagement Research Coordinator (CRC-C)

University of Pennsylvania; United (PA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible time away from work

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania, a leading private university based in Philadelphia, seeks a Community Engagement Research Coordinator (CRC-C) to support stakeholder engagement across multiple community- and practice-engaged research initiatives, including a PCORI trial focused on physical activity and cardiovascular health.

Under project leadership, you will build advisory structures, coordinate engagement activities, and foster meaningful participation of patients, clinicians, and community

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong organizational and project coordination abilities with multiple priorities.
• Experience developing educational materials, meeting summaries, and stakeholder communications.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate community-engaged research activities enhancing stakeholder participation.
• Coordinate advisory boards, focus groups, interviews, and listening sessions to guide research priorities and design.
• Develop education materials and engagement resources for community partners and researchers.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Facilitation

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Educational materials

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor of Science

Job description

Community Engagement Research Coordinator (CRC-C)

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer inPhiladelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research,and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranksamong the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & WorldReport survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provideopportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education,all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach toscholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been rankednationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbeswho named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city ofPhiladelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urbancampus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, andrecreational activities. With its historical significance andlandmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety ofatmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home forwork and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includesexcellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and theirfamilies, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety ofprofessional development opportunities, supportive work and familybenefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources,and much more.

Posted Job Title

Community Engagement Research Coordinator (CRC-C)

Job Profile Title

Clinical Research Coordinator C

Job Description Summary

The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is seeking aCommunity Engagement Research Coordinator to support stakeholderengagement activities across multiple community- andpractice-engaged research initiatives, including a multi-yearPatient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) randomizedcontrol trial studying the effects of physical activity and theimpact on cardiovascular health. Working under the direction ofproject leadership and in collaboration with investigators, patientpartners, clinicians, and community organizations, the CommunityEngagement Research Coordinator develops and sustains advisorystructures that promote meaningful stakeholder engagementthroughout the research process.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

This position supports the planning, implementation, and evaluationof community-engaged research activities by facilitatingcommunication, relationship building, and collaboration amongpatients, community members, clinicians, investigators, andorganizational stakeholders. The role is responsible for supportingpatient and community partners serving as research collaborators,coordinating stakeholder engagement activities, and fosteringmeaningful participation throughout the research lifecycle.Responsibilities include planning and facilitating advisory boards,focus groups, interviews, listening sessions, and other engagementactivities that inform research priorities, study design, implementation, interpretation, and dissemination; developing anddelivering education, training, and engagement resources thatstrengthen community participation in research; and supportinginvestigators and research staff in the application of bestpractices for stakeholder-engaged research. The position alsocoordinates project timelines, documentation, reporting, andregulatory compliance related to engagement activities whileadvancing outreach, dissemination, and partnership developmentefforts that strengthen diverse stakeholder involvement and expandcommunity-engaged research initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, and Relationships

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders;coordinate and facilitate advisory board meetings and stakeholderengagement activities; plan and facilitate focus groups,interviews, listening sessions, and consensus-building activitiesto inform research priorities, study design, implementation,interpretation, and dissemination.

Community Partner Training and Capacity Building

Coordinate and deliver orientation and training activities forstakeholders participating gin research; assist in the developmentof educational materials, toolkits, and engagement resources;implement best practices for stakeholder engagement andcommunity-partnered research; promote opportunities that build theknowledge, skills, and confidence of community partnersparticipating in research activities.

Project Coordination and Administration

Coordinateproject timelines, meeting logistics, records management, anddocumentation for advisory boards and stakeholder engagementactivities; Maintain project databases and prepare reportssummarizing engagement activities and outcomes; develop andmaintain standard operating procedures related to stakeholderengagement; and ensure activities are conducted in accordance withinstitutional and applicable regulatory requirements.

Outreach and Partnership Development

Support outreachactivities to recruit and retain diverse patients, clinician, andcommunity stakeholders; assist with dissemination activities,community presentations, newsletters, and other communicationefforts that increase awareness of research opportunities; expandopportunities for external collaborations to strengthencommunity-engaged research.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science and 4 to 6 years of experience or equivalentcombination of education and experience is required.

Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal,facilitation, and relationship-building skills with diversestakeholders; strong organizational and project coordination skillswith the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously;experience developing educational materials, meeting summaries, andstakeholder communication; willingness to travel locally tocommunity organizations and clinical practice sites as needed; anda commitment to fostering authentic patient and communitypartnerships and supporting long‑term success of collaborativeresearch initiatives.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$63,085.00 - $63,085.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to therequirements of the position, and in alignment with salary rangesbased on external market data for the job's level. Internalorganization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to therequirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Pennoffers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health,dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and yourfamily's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spendingaccounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent careexpenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuitionbenefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can gettuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are alsoeligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans tohelp you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, andSupplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on apre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investmentoptions through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with asubstantial amount of time away from work during the course of theyear. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personalaffairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time withfamily-whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with GenworthFinancial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible familymembers) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of thecosts of long-term care services received at home, in the communityor in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, youwon't have to provide proof of good health or be subject tounderwriting requirements. Eligible family members must alwaysprovide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed tosupporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competingdemands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a widevariety of programs and resources to help you care for your health,your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides anarray of resources to help you advance yourself personally andprofessionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community,you have access to a wide range of University resources as well ascultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of theUniversity's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit ourarboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on atPenn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latestmusic or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the PennRelays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a memberof the Penn community, you're right in the middle of theexcitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of theseactivities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts andentertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find greatdeals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts andcultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admissionand memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoysubstantial savings on other goods and services such as new carsfrom Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movietickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offercreative approaches for completing work while promoting balancebetween work and personal commitments. These approaches involve useof non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or jobstructures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivableloan for eligible employees interested in buying a home orcurrently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used forclosing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligibleemployees on qualified expenses in connection with the legaladoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for upto two adoptions in your household.

To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer.Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race,color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin(including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenshipstatus, age, disability, veteran status or any class protectedunder applicable federal, state, or local law.