Research Project Manager — Survey & Data Analytics

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

75% tuition discount

Job summary

Penn State University is seeking a Research Project Manager at the Intermediate Professional level to oversee the BRFSS project and related surveys. The role requires coordinating internal and external teams, managing timelines, and ensuring data quality across quantitative and qualitative methods.

The ideal candidate will bring project management experience, survey expertise, and strong communication skills to drive methodological improvements and meet deadlines while supporting staff

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree and 1+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with survey projects and coordination across teams.
• Familiarity with data collection and analysis using statistical software.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main contact with project team, PIs, and funding partners.
• Manage scopes of work, timelines, deliverables, and communications.
• Track budgets, spending, and invoicing.

Skills

Project management

Survey methods

Qualitative research

Quantitative research

Data management

Budget management

Team supervision

Communication skills

REDCap

Qualtrics

SPSS

R

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s Degree

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

SPSS

R

Excel

Zoom

Microsoft Office

Job description

Penn State University is seeking a Research Project Manager at the Intermediate Professional level to oversee the BRFSS project and related surveys. The role requires coordinating internal and external teams, managing timelines, and ensuring data quality across quantitative and qualitative methods.

The ideal candidate will bring project management experience, survey expertise, and strong communication skills to drive methodological improvements and meet deadlines while supporting staff