Part-Time Research Assistant - Family and Community Medicine

About the Role

PA AHEC is hiring a wage payroll position to provide 10-20 hours per week of advance project management support. This person will be hired as part of the PA AHEC team supervised by Project Director Dr. Benjamin Fredrick, Department of Family and Community Medicine.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and closure of projects within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage stakeholder communications effectively.
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and troubleshoot project challenges.
• Monitor project performance and prepare progress reports for sponsors and external partners.
• Ensure compliance with grant policies, guidelines, and best practices.

Requirements

• Experience with program enrollment and retention, data collection and analysis, invoice and budget tracking, and collaboration with both internal and external partners.
• Master's degree in public health, project management, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) in advanced program/project management, preferably in healthcare or health administration.
• Strong proficiency with learning management systems (LMS) and customer relationship management systems (CRM).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a flexible, part-time role.
• This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

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