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The Project Coordinator will help support the research program of two faculty whose work focuses substantively on the behavioral, academic, and physical health of children and adolescents of color. Key responsibilities will include providing technical and administrative support for multiple research studies. Specifically, the candidate will assist with the preparation, submission, and modification of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, participant recruitment efforts, screening and obtaining consent/assent from study participants, and other assigned duties that support the labs' research and training endeavors. The coordinator will also assist with efforts to establish and maintain partnerships with community-based stakeholders and organizations and help update and disseminate lab communications across multiple platforms (e.g., social media, lab website). Candidates should possess the following qualifications: Bachelor's degree (or possess skills and work experience commensurate with a BA/BS) in psychology, human development, education, sociology, social work, or other social science; research experience in the fields of psychology, child and adolescent development, or pre-K through grade 12 education; interest in and commitment to conducting policy-relevant research centered on promoting the health and well-being of ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse children and families; advanced computer and technology skills, including proficiency with basic office productivity tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides); superior problem-solving skills and a willingness to take initiative; ability to work independently as well as to seek support when necessary, prioritize competing projects and duties, and work collaboratively in a team environment; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong organizational and interpersonal skills and meticulous attention to detail. Experience using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R) and/or qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo) is desirable, but not required.
Executes protocol-related research procedures, activities, outreach, and education. Manages a complex program or study or multiple programs and studies. Collects and analyzes data and complies with all policies and regulations. Recommends improvements to policy and procedure.
Essential FunctionsSupport the research program by providing technical and administrative support for multiple research studies. Assist with the preparation, submission, and modification of Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocols, participant recruitment efforts, screening and obtaining consent/assent from study participants, and other assigned duties that support the labs' research and training endeavors. Efforts to establish and maintain partnerships with community-based stakeholders and organizations and help update and disseminate lab communications across multiple platforms (e.g., social media, lab website). Advanced computer and technology skills, including proficiency with basic office productivity tools (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides). Superior problem-solving skills and a willingness to take initiative; ability to work independently; prioritize competing projects and duties. Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong organizational and interpersonal skills and meticulous attention to detail. Experience using statistical software (e.g., SPSS, Stata, R) and/or qualitative data analysis software (e.g., NVivo) is desirable, but not required.
Physical EffortThis position is primarily sedentary and involves significant periods of sitting (or standing based on the incumbent's preferences) while using a computer, audiovisual, telephone, and other office equipment. The role involves some movement between lab spaces, offices, and conference rooms within the (wheelchair-accessible) workplace as well as some on-campus and off-campus (i.e., within the community at large) travel for recruitment, data collection, meetings, and other purposes. The incumbent may have to transport and carry recruitment and study materials and documents to different on-campus and off-campus locations, but no heavy lifting is required.
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Assignment Category: Full-time regularPI240494568
Full Time
$72k-92k (estimate)
05/17/2024
06/05/2024
pitt.edu
MANVILLE, RI
15,000 - 50,000
1787
Private
TONY BORGES
$1B - $3B
Consumer Services
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