Remote Research Program Manager, Polaris Planning Grant

Princeton Theological Seminary Inc.; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton Theological Seminary Inc. seeks a Research Manager to operationalize the Polaris Research Initiative Planning Grant.

The role coordinates national scholars, editors, and partners, planning a January 2027 convening and design sprint while managing logistics, timelines, and budgets. The position is remote but requires regular travel to Princeton, NJ, and supports a full-time, one-year term with 35 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in theology or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in research administration, program coordination, project management, or grant administration.
• Demonstrated ability to coordinate complex multi-stakeholder projects on tight timelines.
• Familiarity with young adult Christian leadership formation and theological education.
• Experience with external vendors or consultants.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage the January 2027 convening and design sprint.
• Coordinate online sub-groups and research partners across disciplines.
• Lead writing and editorial team coordination for the grant proposal.
• Track planning grant deliverables, timelines, and budgets.
• Travel to Princeton, NJ for in-person convenings as needed.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Diversity & inclusion

Remote collaboration

Education

Master's degree in theology

Doctorate in practical theology (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Salesforce CRM

Monday/Asana

Job description

Princeton Theological Seminary Inc. seeks a Research Manager to operationalize the Polaris Research Initiative Planning Grant.

The role coordinates national scholars, editors, and partners, planning a January 2027 convening and design sprint while managing logistics, timelines, and budgets. The position is remote but requires regular travel to Princeton, NJ, and supports a full-time, one-year term with 35 hours per week.