Managing Director, Center for Black Digital Research

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work additional information on remote work at Penn State seeNotice to Out of State Applicants.

This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need performance and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Center for Black Digital Research (CBDR)/#DigBlk in the College of the Liberal Arts is seeking a Managing Director (Research Project Manager) to work collaboratively with students colleagues and partners to research develop and implement digital scholarship and publishing projects.

The CBDR Managing Director provides leadership for the Centers operations strategic initiatives research projects partnerships and digital platforms.

This role also supervises and provides project management expertise to CBDR committees and manages CBDR project web platforms. One such web platform will require close collaboration with the Colored Conventions Project team on the development of a new WordPress site integrated with the University Librarys repository and an online database.

As a member of the Centers Executive Team the Managing Director leads efforts to sustain and expand projects and partnerships and implement new national initiatives.

• Supervise staff members students and volunteers including hiring development and performance management

• Drive implementation of the Centers strategic goals and manage deliverables associated with partnerships and collaborations

• Oversee and advise staff and students on research projects from initiation to conclusion including research design data collection and management plans methodology and budget management

• Design project workflow processes and infrastructure; delegate prioritize and review research tasks to achieve project goals and improve results

• Oversee data collection management and reporting methods; interpret and present findings to Center directors external organizations sponsors and the larger research community

• Author review and revise procedures for research projects data collection and distribution; direct procedural standardization

• Research evaluate and advise Center directors on research methodologies emerging digital trends novel solutions new technologies and other resources

• Communicate with external collaborators and partners to direct and facilitate multi-site and collaborative research and publications

• Provide guidance and oversight of compliance with university research policies; keep abreast of compliance regulations and changes

• Help plan and administer the Centers grants and project budgets; serve as a liaison to central financial offices including research accounting payroll and department financial officers

• Direct the creation of financial and statistical reports for Principal Investigators and the Center director; help analyze information and recommend spending activity

• Author papers manuscripts publications and internet content to share updates on the Centers research workshops and meetings

• Collaborate with other Penn State units departments or Center leadership to develop strategic partnerships advance the mission of research initiatives and projects and develop long-term plans for resource allocation

• Work with students colleagues and partners to research develop and implement digital scholarship and publishing projects in the Center

Important Note: This position requires a flexible schedule to occasionally include working evenings and weekends. There will also be the need for occasional out-of-town travel for conference participation symposia and meetings.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills across a variety of audiences

• Inclusive and respectful when working with others

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects deadlines and competing priorities while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail

• Demonstrated initiative adaptability and creative problem-solving skills

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively within large multidisciplinary inter-institutional teams

• Experience in administrative support event management or financial/budget tracking

• Familiarity with nineteenth-century African American subject areas (e.g. African American studies Africana studies American studies History English or other areas with an emphasis on African American content)

• Project management experience and commitment to a collaborative ethos and horizontal management

• Familiarity with digital technologies archives and public humanities/history

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 or Google Workspace

• Experience working in academic research or public-facing environments

MINIMUM EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Masters Degree 1 years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: None

Applicants must upload a cover letter of interest highlighting relevant skills in addition to a CV/resume.

Important Note: This is not a fully remote accordance with College guidelines this position requires a minimum of three days per week of on-site work at the designated work location.

The College of the Liberal Arts is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

CBDR is a public-facing research center committed to bringing the histories of early Black organizing to digital life through innovative scholarship and collaborative partnerships.

The Center is home to the award-winning Colored Conventions Project Douglass Day and The Liberatory Tech addition the Center is comprised of faculty graduate and undergraduates postdoc librarians archivists and community partners working together across ranks disciplines and institutions.

CBDR is supported by the College of the Liberal Arts and the Provosts Office in partnership with the University Libraries and the College of Engineering. Explore more about the Center through our website.

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position including all possible grades is $65508.00 - $94980.00.

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