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Position Number: 5195778
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Position Type: Health - Communication Disorders

Research & Outreach Director - Center for Media at Risk

University Overview

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.

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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
Research & Outreach Director - Center for Media at Risk

Job Profile Title
Manager Research Project C

Job Description Summary
The Center for Media at Risk at the Annenberg School for Communication fosters free and critical media practice and scholarship. In a climate where intimidation threatens media practitioners worldwide and disinformation campaigns destabilize public trust, the Center offers the chance to strategize in response to the multiple risks facing media practitioners globally.

Reporting to the Director of the Center for Media at Risk, the Research & Outreach Director will work collaboratively to expand the Center's impact through enhanced research, outreach, and networking activities, including but not limited to engagement and partnership with affiliates, alumni, practitioners, media organizations, graduate students, funders, and more. Other responsibilities include strategic planning and budgeting; mentoring the Center's doctoral fellows; assisting in hosting postdoctoral fellows, visiting scholars, and speakers; and developing and editing the Center newsletter and other communications. The Research & Programs Director will also represent the Center for Media at Risk Director within Penn and beyond.

Job Description

Expand the center's research and outreach by:

Overseeing the planning, operation and management of a broad range of projects and activities connected to the Center.
Providing leadership, planning and management for the design, development and implementation of research, such as the development and implementation of a structured research component for existing and new programming and the translation of project goals into research strategies.
Developing and maintaining networks and partnerships with local media organizations with the goal of generating new research opportunities.
Proactively researching, identifying, and applying for externally funded grant opportunities.
Engaging Center affiliates in collaborative research projects and managing project activities, timelines, deliverables, etc.
Conducting applied media research in the Philadelphia area via other centers at Penn and elsewhere.
Engaging school alumni as research mentors for Doctoral Fellows.
Increasing Graduate Fellows' research outputs by formalizing their Fellowship roles.

Working collaboratively with other Center staff:

Planning and executing the Center's annual program of events, including colloquia, lectures, workshops and symposia.
Participating in strategic planning and budget management.
Developing the Center newsletter, website content and other external communications.
Contributing to the preparation of the Center's annual report.
Assisting Doctoral Fellows in planning and producing Center outputs.
Supporting the Center's Visiting Scholars.

Qualifications:

PhD required, in media or communication studies preferred and 5 to 7 years relevant experience. Global media research, understanding of media practitioners and familiarity with global media studies especially welcome. Strong writing skills, including non-academic public writing, attention to detail, and organization required, as well as the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in coordination with other staff. Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a diverse population at all levels. Previous experience working directly with research projects and sponsored programs/grant management (drafting proposals, managing budgets, etc.), administrative experience in academic settings, and experience working with students preferred.

Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
Annenberg School for Communication

Pay Range
$74,476.00 - $80,000.00 Annual 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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