Human Research Technologist (Community Engagement)

The Pennsylvania State University; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 36,888 - 53,532; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

75% tuition discount

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Human Research Technologist for the PACT initiative in Harrisburg to engage with families and community organizations. This role involves outreach, recruitment, and data collection across diverse populations.

The position is funded for 1 year at 75% FTE (30 hours/week), with benefits for full-time employees and a start as soon as possible. Evening and weekend hours are required; on-site at the PACT lab with some offsite work.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree required.
• 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate community outreach and recruitment activities.
• Develop and track participant recruitment strategies.
• Attend team meetings and provide updates.
• Train and supervise volunteers and students.
• Support data collection and project protocol development.
• Maintain the PACT website and social media impact.
• Collaborate with the PACT Assistant Director of Community Relations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

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. This is a/an 75 % full-time equivalency (FTE) job. This position will work 30 hours per week. This position is eligible for benefits associated with any full-time position. The salary grade and range listed in the posting is reflective of a 100% Full-time position. Full-time equivalency job offers may fall outside of the listed range due to the assigned percentage of effort.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Parents And Children Together (PACT) initiative, directed by Dr. Dawn Witherspoon with Associate Director Dr. Martha Wadsworth, invites applications for a Human Research Technologist to serve as a community engagement and outreach coordinator. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible.

The Human Research Technologist will have the opportunity to work as part of the PACT multidisciplinary team of investigators, community members, and community organizations who collaborate to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, and families from varied backgrounds through culturally sensitive and community-engaged research.

The Human Research Technologist will communicate and engage with the greater Harrisburg community by attending community outreach events, assisting and developing participant recruitment strategies, and participating in data collection activities.

This position will be responsible for developing and sustaining relationships and partnerships with family, youth, and Latine-serving organizations in the greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, region (and tracking these efforts) and supporting recruitment and assessment activities of PACT-affiliated projects.

• Administrative duties include data collection, recruitment tracking, and meeting documentation
• Attend team meetings and provide regular updates
• Train and oversee volunteers and students in activities related to outreach, recruitment, and data collection
• Attend community events to share information about PACT and describe PACT-affiliated projects
• Maintain and track the impact of the PACT website and social media
• Support PACT Investigators with research project protocol development and data collection occasionally
• Support and collaborate with the PACT Assistant Director of Community Relations

The Human Research Technologist will utilize organizational, multi-tasking, and attention to detail skills to complete the responsibilities of this position; work will be done both independently and collaboratively.

IMPORTANT WORK MODALITY INFORMATION

• This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends, primarily to accommodate the availability of participating families and outreach events.
• Onsite office work would be done at the PACT lab in Harrisburg, with regular offsite work.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to be detail-oriented and multi-task
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams) for communication, recordkeeping, and data tracking.

Due to the demographic of the greater Harrisburg region and the interaction the Human Research Technologist will have with the community, being bilingual in English and Spanish is strongly preferred.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Associate Degree

2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required Certifications: None

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The College of the Liberal Arts is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

Please note that this is not a fully remote position.

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. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks. 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 $36,888.00 - $53,532.00.

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.

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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.

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