Research Program & Grants Coordinator

Penn State University; College (AK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a research support professional to provide operational oversight for research projects within the department. The role includes managing timelines, coordinating workflows between research teams and sponsors, and ensuring compliance with government regulations and university policies.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, coordinating meetings and trainings, creating data collection and regulatory documentation, and supporting proposal preparation and

Responsibilities

• Develop operating procedures and workflow processes to ensure project scope and schedule; monitor progress and deliverables; generate reports for stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings, trainings, and presentations between participants, research teams, sponsors, and internal/external organizations; create meeting agendas and conduct trainings
• Develop recruitment and data collection plans including methods, tools, goals, and evaluation procedures
• Coordinate and create documentation for projects including operating procedures, data collection forms, templates, clinical trial submissions, and manuals
• Author, review, and submit regulatory compliance documents; maintain communications with IRB, ORA, NIH, Clinical Trials Office and HRPP; maintain relationships with agencies and university offices
• Direct the process for reviewing and approving new clinical trials
• Identify, communicate, and resolve project issues; recommend and implement solutions
• Manage and track budgets and resources to align with study guidelines; process financial transactions including travel, p-card, transfers, and budget realignments
• Track and document personnel and project certifications, training completion, and compliance records
• Coordinate award administrative tasks; assist researchers with proposal preparation and submissions

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a research support professional to provide operational oversight for research projects within the department. The role includes managing timelines, coordinating workflows between research teams and sponsors, and ensuring compliance with government regulations and university policies.

Responsibilities include developing procedures, coordinating meetings and trainings, creating data collection and regulatory documentation, and supporting proposal preparation and