Research Project Manger

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Research Project Manager to oversee day-to-day COE operations across 29 counties, coordinating events and mobile outreach while managing administrative duties for personnel and inventory.

Under supervision, the role leads project lifecycles, analyzes progress, ensures budget/timeline compliance, and assists with external communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of project/program coordination or related experience.
• Experience coordinating community outreach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate COE community events, screenings, and outreach activities.
• Manage mobile outreach van scheduling, routing, and staffing.
• Oversee supply ordering, inventory tracking, and vendor relations.
• Support Community Advisory Board scheduling, materials, and payments.
• Recruit, train, and mentor volunteers and ambassadors.

Skills

Event coordination

Volunteer management

Budget and procurement

Partnership building

Program coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description - Research Project Manger (26005842)

Research Project Manger

UPCI Basic Research Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005842 )

Manages the day-to-day operational execution of Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) programming across Hillman Cancer Center's 29-county catchment area. Under the direction of Margaret Rosenzweig, coordinates community events and mobile van outreach, manages administrative duties related to personnel, manages supply procurement and inventory tracking, supports the Community Advisory Board, and builds and sustains a volunteer workforce that extends COE's reach into underserved communities.

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is one of 57 NCI designated Comprehensive Cancer Centers in the United States, supporting basic, translational, population level and clinical research opportunities, in addition to medical, surgical and radiation oncology care for the citizens of Pennsylvania. This position will reside in the Community Outreach and Engagement (COE) team of UPMC Hillman.

Job Summary

Manages all aspects of one or more projects for a research program and oversees all aspects of the project lifecycle. Provides leadership, technical direction, coordination, and expertise across projects. Analyzes progress and/or performance and prepares reports. Ensures compliance with budget, scope, timeline, and regulations. Assists with external communications.

Essential Functions

• Event Coordination – plans, schedules, and executes COE community events, screenings, and outreach activities; manages event logistics end-to-end; serves as primary liaison with community and faith-based partners.
• Mobile Van Outreach Coordination – coordinates scheduling, routing, and staffing of the mobile outreach/screening van across priority counties; ensures screening, referral, and follow-up workflows; oversees van readiness.
• Supply Ordering and Inventory Tracking – orders and replenishes event/screening supplies; maintains inventory and budget reconciliation; manages vendor relationships and purchase orders.
• Community Advisory Board Management – coordinates CAB scheduling, materials, minutes, and member payments; supports recruitment, onboarding, and retention of CAB members.
• Volunteer Force Development and Management – recruits, trains, schedules, and mentors volunteers and community ambassadors supporting COE events and outreach.

Physical Effort

Moderate – May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time; may be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Research Project Manager

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Research Program Support

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.