Part-Time Project Manager

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The new Flourishing Education Research Lab at Penn State invites applications for a Part-Time Project Manager to support innovative human flourishing and education initiatives. This position will help oversee undergraduate student teams who are engaged in co-design research to develop and evaluate interventions that promote mindfulness, compassion, and resilience among college students. The Project Manager will play a critical role in coordinating research activities and protocols, supporting curriculum and intervention development, and managing day-to-day project operations.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a growing program focused on transforming student well-being through evidence-based, relational approaches.

Responsibilities

The Part-Time Project Manager will:

• Coordinate and mentor undergraduate student teams engaged in co-design research
• Support the design, implementation, and evaluation of human flourishing education interventions
• Organize project meetings, timelines, and documentation to ensure smooth workflow
• Facilitate communication and collaboration across student, faculty, and community partners
• Assist with research protocols, including participant recruitment and data management
• Support preparation of project materials such as workshop guides, lesson plans, and evaluation tools

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor's degree
• Experience working with undergraduate or adolescent learners in educational or mentoring contexts
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities with diverse student groups
• Interest in mindfulness, compassion, social and emotional learning, and student well-being initiatives

Preferred:

• Bachelor's and/or master's degree in education, human development, or psychology
• Prior experience in co-design, participatory research, or intervention development
• Experience working in a research lab or educational innovation environment

Work Arrangement & Hours:

• Part-time, approximately 25 hours per week
• Hybrid work environment (in-person and remote work)

Application:

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• Brief cover letter describing your relevant experience and interest in flourishing education and project management
• Current resume or CV
• Contact information for three professional references
• If available, one example of prior work related to flourishing, mindfulness, or social and emotional learning (e.g., curriculum materials, program designs, student engagement projects, etc.)

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