Project Manager, Learning, Language, and Cognition Lab at Clark University – Worcester, Massachusetts

Clark University

Location: Worcester, MA Category: Staff and Administrators Posted On: Wed Apr 8 2026 Job Description:

The Project Manager supports a National Science Foundation (NSF)-funded research project examining teacher language use (Spanish/English) in bilingual education settings and its relationship to student outcomes. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, this role provides coordination and operational support for research activities, including participant communication, data processing, and project logistics.

This position is responsible for implementing established processes, supporting data collection efforts, and assisting with coordination across schools, families, and research collaborators. The role requires strong bilingual (Spanish/English) communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a structured research environment.

Job Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, or a related field

• Advanced proficiency in Spanish (speaking, reading, writing, and translation), including ability to engage with native speakers and transcribe conversational language
• Demonstrated project coordination or leadership experience
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including educators, families, and research partners
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic research environment

Additional Information:

Expected Hiring Range: $ 19.81 to $ 21.54

Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The compensation for this position will be determined based on factors that include available budget, internal equity, and the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. This range represents Clark University's good-faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting consistent with Clark's compensation philosophy and internal alignment.

At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

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