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Energy Justice Lab Manager

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The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Energy Justice Lab Manager

Job Profile Title

Research Administrative Coordinator

Job Description Summary

The Energy Justice Lab (hereafter referred to as the “Lab”) is a virtually-based research group that produces scholarship on the equity and justice dimensions of our world’s energy systems. The Lab is co-directored by Dr. Sanya Carley, Distinguished Presidential Professor of Energy Policy and City Planning at the University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. David Konisky, Lynton K. Caldwell Professor at Indiana University. The Lab Manager for the Energy Justice Lab will be responsible for managing all cloud-based operations of the Lab. As the only full-time staff member of the Lab, the Lab Manager will work to support all Lab research and data outputs and be the staff-lead of Lab operations. The Lab Manager will report to the co-director and also maintain regular communication with all members of the Lab as well as the staff of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy. This position is responsible for coordinating the various functions of the lab and the individuals who conduct research there, including virtual coordinating meetings among research teams, tracking progress and deliverables on projects, and checking in regularly with all student research assistants from several different universities to ensure that they are set up for research success. This position will also oversee both 1) the planning and documentation needed for research ethics compliance on all research products and 2) the data management of all data outputs, following data management best practices. The Manager will be responsible for maintaining the external facing presence of the virtual lab, which includes website updates and maintenance and social media posts. This position may additionally help the lab with, depending on the candidate’s skillsets: 1) data gathering (for those comfortable with R and Python); 2) grant development; or 3) research production.

A successful candidate will clearly demonstrate attention for detail, effective interpersonal skills, and a strong work ethic. He/she/they will exhibit a professional presence and a proven ability to manage complex projects that involve multiple data gathering and community engagement tasks. An ability to react quickly in a deadline-driven environment is highly preferred. The ability to work in a collaborative and responsive manner to answer questions and resolve discrepancies as well as remain flexible is also required. Highly competitive candidates will also have either data science and translation skills or grant development skills.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

  • Project Management: Coordinate all virtual team meetings. Meet regularly with student research assistants to make sure they are on track and have the guidance that they need. Track all progress and deliverables on all projects with project management software or practices.
  • Research Compliance: With help of the co-directors, prepare documents for Institutional Review Board review for all projects. Throughout projects, ensure that protocols and practices align with the research plan. Track and store consent documents. Serve as the contact person on all respondent queries about research projects.
  • Data Management: Track all data inputs and outputs. Ensure that data are appropriately encrypted and securely stored. Transfer data to public repositories when the time is right. Ensure full data documentation and manage team workflow.
  • External Presence: Respond to emails for the Energy Justice Lab. Maintain a Lab social media account including posting about new findings and related topics. Keep the existing web page updated and current.
  • Grant Support: Seek out new funding opportunities that align with the Lab’s mission. Help the co-directors prepare grant proposal documents.
  • Data Gathering: Help the data team scrape the web for data for their utility disconnection dashboard.
  • Research Collaboration: Help the co-directors gather data on their research projects, either through interviews, focus groups, or survey administration; or gather secondary data for research products.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

QualificationsRequired

  • Bachelor’s Degree and 2 to 3 years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Exceptional organization skills.
  • Project management skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills.
  • Strong teamwork capabilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Proficient in data management and workflow.

Preferred

  • Master’s Degree.
  • Proficient in data science, including R and Python.
  • Proficient in grant development.

Salary

  • $42,500- $55,000 per year (Based on a $20.45 – $26.44 hourly rate and a 40-hour workweek).
  • Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile

Job Location – City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Design

Pay Range

$20.45 – $26.44 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, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements

Background check 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, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
  • Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
  • 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.
  • Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
  • 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.
  • Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
  • Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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