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

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Posted Job Title

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

Job Profile Title

Manager Research Project A-01

Job Description Summary

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.

Job Description

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 equi