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This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

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POSITION SPECIFICS​

The School of Labor and Employment Relations (LER) is seeking a Research Project Manager to contribute to a globally recognized Penn State program working at the intersection of data, research, and international collaboration.

The School of LER is home to the Center for International Human Resource Studies (CIHRS), which serves as the coordinating hub for CRANET—a global research collaboration spanning 40+ countries.

Together, CIHRS and CRANET lead one of the most comprehensive international efforts to study and benchmark Human Resource practices worldwide, connecting academic research with real-world application.

The Research Project Manager supports the global reach and operational excellence of CIHRS and CRANET by coordinating international partnerships, events, communications, and large-scale research initiatives.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Administrative & Operational Support

• Drive process improvements, including AI-enabled workflows, to enhance operations for CIHRS and CRANET operations

• Coordinate planning for the International Human Resource Management global conference, including program preparation, budget, and logistics

• Manage bi-monthly webinar series from speaker coordination through post-event follow-up

• Oversee financial, procurement, and administrative processes within institutional systems

• Lead communications across newsletters, email, social, and websites; respond to inquiries

CRANET Network Coordination

• Serve as primary contact for CRANET country representatives and research partners across 40+ countries

• Manage communications related to survey launches, timelines, and partner membership status

• Track country participation, data submission status, and data sharing agreements

• Support onboarding of new partners and maintain network records and directories

• Coordinate and participate (virtually and in person) in international research meetings

Data Collection & Survey Management