Human Research Technologist (Community Engagement)

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Human Research Technologist to drive community engagement for the PACT initiative in the Harrisburg region. You will build partnerships with families, youth, and Latine-serving organizations and help recruit participants for PACT projects.

Responsibilities include coordinating outreach, training volunteers, documenting meetings, and tracking engagement metrics.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented, multi-tasking ability is required.
• Excellent organizational, communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) for communication, recordkeeping and data tracking.
• Bilingual English and Spanish strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and sustain relationships with family, youth, and Latine-serving organizations in the greater Harrisburg region.
• Support recruitment and assessment activities for 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 outreach, recruitment, and data collection activities.
• Attend community events to share information about PACT and related projects.
• Maintain and track the impact of the PACT website and social media.
• Support research protocol development and data collection as needed.
• Collaborate with the PACT Assistant Director of Community Relations.

Skills

Detail oriented

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office 365

Education

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Employment Details

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.

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.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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

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 & REQUIREMENTS

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

• PA State Police Criminal Background Check
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
• Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
• Motor vehicle license and records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $36,888.00 - $53,532.00.

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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.

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