Grant Project Manager, Catalyst @ Penn GSE (Part-time)

Grant Project Manager, Catalyst @ Penn GSE (Part-time)

The Grant Project Manager with Catalyst @ Penn GSE directly supports the Project HERO grant. The Project HERO grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, is a five-year initiative aimed at Helping Educator Resilience & Optimism: Workforce Strategy for Wellbeing & Retention, for the EIR early-phase grant opportunity. Project HERO targets an acute need for an accessible, readily scalable, and research-informed workforce strategy that supports school leaders to develop, implement, and monitor the success of organizational approaches for improving teacher resilience and retention. Project HERO seeks to innovate the workforce strategy of schools through a balance of digital tools and professional development that enable school leaders to (a) develop workforce data literacy in relation to teacher wellbeing, resilience, and retention; (b) build knowledge of data-driven workforce planning; and (c) engage in the design, implementation, and monitoring of longitudinal workforce strategy. The grant period runs from January 1, 2025, until December 31, 2029. This is a non-exempt, part-time (20 hours per week) position.

Responsibilities:

• Project Leadership & Team Supervision:
• Lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive project plan including objectives, protocols, project timeline, and deliverables.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to 12-person research team.
• Foster collaboration among project team members, faculty, and stakeholders to ensure a unified approach to achieving grant goals.
• Grant Reporting & Oversight:
• Prepare annual reports and respond to other requests from ED program officer.
• Work closely with Penn GSE teams to guarantee compliance with grant guidelines, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Budget Management:
• Develop project budget for five-year grant.
• Monitor and revise budget, manage contracts, and track expenditures in accordance with grant objectives and regulations.
• Research & IRB Coordination:
• Oversee quantitative and qualitative research activities, including data collection and analysis.
• Coordinate data agreements and contracts with Office of Research Services; Support Co-PI with IRB submissions, protocols, and compliance.
• Operations Management:
• Establish and optimize operational processes to support the successful execution of the grant, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness.
• Regularly assess project operations, identifying opportunities for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance workflow.
• Coordinate all aspects of project fulfillment, from resource allocation to timeline management and quality assurance.

Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience combined.
• Strong project management, planning, administrative, and organizational skills.
• Experience with grant management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.

Preferred:

• A Master's degree in education.
• Experience with research studies, including randomized control trials (RCTs) highly desirable.
• Experience with Institutional Review Board (IRB) compliance highly desirable.
• Experience with federal grants.

Expected Salary Range: $14.42 - $15.38 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Graduate School of Education

Pay Range

$28.13 - $37.42 Hourly Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health and Life: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.