Research Support Coordinator

Position Description Advertised Job Summary The Research Coordinator will support the research team in maintaining and managing the data requests and attending local community partnerships to understand their data needs and uses. This position will also support the research team in synthesizing Early Childhood Education research trends, policies and practices to help the research team update their agenda. The Research Coordinator will work hybrid, working both on campus and remotely as needed.The ability to have reliable transportation to attend local community partnerships, foster collaborations with partnering agencies and programs to understand their data needs and uses. This position is a 12 month position and renewable based on grant funding. Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires a bachelor’s degree in a job related field and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree and background in data and sufficient data-related experience with good communication skills to coordinate the data-related projects, including but not limited to identifying data needs of partnering agencies, sending monthly reports, participating in early care and education committees, working with researchers on grant proposals, and performing basic data analysis. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills. The ability to work independently as well as be a team member on projects. Job Duties Job Duty Oversee the collection, entry, and management of research and administrative data to ensure accuracy and integrity. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 15 Job Duty Coordinate the day-to-day activities of research projects, including scheduling, logistics, and communication with stakeholders in person and virtually. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 35 Job Duty Prepare grant proposals, detailed reports, and presentations summarizing research findings for stakeholders, including funding agencies. Foster collaborations with partnering agencies on their data needs and other researchers, institutions, and community organizations to enhance research efforts and outcomes. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 5 Job Duty Conduct basic data analysis of quantitative and administrative data using Excel, statistical software and methodologies to support research objectives. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 25 Job Duty Develop, monitor, and analyze online surveys such as Qualtrics or designing and analyzing surveys, ensuring compliance with institutional regulations such as Institutional Review Board (IRB). Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Job Duty Other incidental administrative and supervision tasks in a research team, including approving graduate timesheets in the summer. Essential Function Yes Percentage of Time 10 Position Attributes Hazardous weather category Non-Essential Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing. No