The Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative (EIC) at Penn State is seeking to transform the use of research evidence in decision-making through cross-system collaboration for the optimization of social investments. This role supports the organization and daily operations of the Research Translation Platform.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google suite
- Experience with data management and administrative duties
- Strong command of Microsoft Office suite and software
- Experience with online communication and project management platforms (e.g., the EIC uses Asana)
Responsibilities
- Data entry/management
- Maintaining/updating communications and social media (e.g., updating websites using WordPress; posting to Twitter using TweetDeck)
- Researching new tools and/or platforms
- Working to resolve technical issues
- Developing new or improved strategies for communications, operations, and organization.
Other
- Meeting coordination and scheduling for multiple attending parties
- Keeping detailed and up-to-date records and protocols
- Supporting the Research Project Manager, and other leaders on other administrative and communications projects/initiatives
- Travel reconciliation and scheduling
- Event coordination
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to balance multiple on-going projects and ensure their successful and timely completion
- Willingness to be flexible and learn new skills with shifting demands
- Works well both independently and as part of a team; takes initiative for problem solving but also knows when to ask for support
- Communicates regularly about the status of tasks and how time is spent; communication and time tracking software are used as part of the team’s standard workflow
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Previous work communicating and collaborating in a professional, remote setting
- Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
