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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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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
Community Engagement Research Coordinator (CRC-C)Job Profile Title
Clinical Research Coordinator CJob Description Summary
The Department of Family Medicine and Community Health is seeking a Community Engagement Research Coordinator to support stakeholder engagement activities across multiple community- and practice-engaged research initiatives, including a multi-year Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) randomized control trial studying the effects of physical activity and the impact on cardiovascular health. Working under the direction of project leadership and in collaboration with investigators, patient partners, clinicians, and community organizations, the Community Engagement Research Coordinator develops and sustains advisory structures that promote meaningful stakeholder engagement throughout the research process.Job Description
Job Responsibilities
This position supports the planning, implementation, and evaluation of community-engaged research activities by facilitating communication, relationship building, and collaboration among patients, community members, clinicians, investigators, and organizational stakeholders. The role is responsible for supporting patient and community partners serving as research collaborators, coordinating stakeholder engagement activities, and fostering meaningful participation throughout the research lifecycle. Responsibilities include planning and facilitating advisory boards, focus groups, interviews, listening sessions, and other engagement activities that inform research priorities, study design, implementation, interpretation, and dissemination; developing and delivering education, training, and engagement resources that strengthen community participation in research; and supporting investigators and research staff in the application of best practices for stakeholder-engaged research. The position also coordinates project timelines, documentation, reporting, and regulatory compliance related to engagement activities while advancing outreach, dissemination, and partnership development efforts that strengthen diverse stakeholder involvement and expand community-engaged research initiatives.
Stakeholder Engagement, Communication, and Relationships
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with stakeholders; coordinate and facilitate advisory board meetings and stakeholder engagement activities; plan and facilitate focus groups, interviews, listening sessions, and consensus-building activities to inform research priorities, study design, implementation, interpretation, and dissemination.
Community Partner Training and Capacity Building
Coordinate and deliver orientation and training activities for stakeholders participating gin research; assist in the development of educational materials, toolkits, and engagement resources; implement best practices for stakeholder engagement and community-partnered research; promote opportunities that build the knowledge, skills, and confidence of community partners participating in research activities.
Project Coordination and Administration
Coordinate project timelines, meeting logistics, records management, and documentation for advisory boards and stakeholder engagement activities; Maintain project databases and prepare reports summarizing engagement activities and outcomes; develop and maintain standard operating procedures related to stakeholder engagement; and ensure activities are conducted in accordance with institutional and applicable regulatory requirements.
Outreach and Partnership Development
Support outreach activities to recruit and retain diverse patients, clinician, and community stakeholders; assist with dissemination activities, community presentations, newsletters, and other communication efforts that increase awareness of research opportunities; expand opportunities for external collaborations to strengthen community-engaged research.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science and 4 to 6 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal, facilitation, and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders; strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously; experience developing educational materials, meeting summaries, and stakeholder communication; willingness to travel locally to community organizations and clinical practice sites as needed; and a commitment to fostering authentic patient and community partnerships and supporting long-term success of collaborative research initiatives.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / School
Perelman School of MedicinePay Range
$63,085.00 - $63,085.00 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.
Equal Opportunity Statement
The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
Special Requirements
Background checks may be 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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