Research and Project Manager - Criminology
Research and Project Manager - Criminology
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Job Summary
The Department of Criminology and Justice Studies seeks a Research and Project Manager (RPM) to support the expansion of the Scandinavian Prison Project (SPP). The SPP currently focuses on the implementation and evaluation of one Nordicinspired housing unit at a prison in the Philadelphia area. RPM will directly support the development of a plan for the expansion of the pilot intervention and research program to three new facilities. RPM will actively manage the SPP portfolio as well as participate in field research and academic outputs as appropriate.
This is a 1year renewal position supported fully by external funds; therefore the continuation of employment is contingent on receipt of those external funds.
Essential Functions
- Manage communications and planning between study sites in Pennsylvania and Scandinavia.
- Management of study records both paper and electronic.
- Project coordination including data collection meetings IRB protocols and training sessions.
- Communication of process and outcomes findings to academic and nonacademic stakeholders.
- Data coding and management.
- Academic writing for technical and nontechnical audiences.
- Adhering to codes of conduct for research university activities and criminal justice agency partners.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of Masters Degree in Criminology Criminal Justice or a related discipline orthe equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.
- Ability to analyze data and produce reports using R STATA or comparable statistical software.
- Strong organization attention to detail and time management skills.
- Ability to travel regionally approximately once a month.
- Valid Drivers License.
- Valid Passport.
- Ability to travel regionally.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with project management and fieldwork including data collection and management.
- Experience with administrative databases.
- Experience with primary data collection particularly with vulnerable populations and conducting confidential semistructured interviews/surveys.
- Applied and practical understanding of Scandinavian data systems and justice system processes.
- Training or direct experience with qualitative and/or quantitative data collection.
- Comfort with conducting engaged research with criminal justice agency staff members of vulnerable populations and others.
- Familiarity with the structure and operation of the criminal justice system in the US and Scandinavia from a theoretical and practical perspective.
- Proficiency in at least one Scandinavian language.
Location
- University City Philadelphia PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt grade K. Compensation for this grade ranges from$54630 $81940. Please note that the offered rate for thisposition typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade but it can vary based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexels compensation information about benefits please review Drexels Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter describing interests experience and addressing fit with the project.
A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
