Department Harris CHPPP/BIP Lab Research Sub Group (1) About the Department Why policy? For a better world. Why Harris Public Policy? Because when it comes to better policymaking, evidence matters. We work at the frontiers of data collection and analysis, using the latest technology and social science methods to design policies that work for society. We conduct rigorous inquiry in an environment of innovation and risk taking, fearlessly questioning the status quo. We collaborate across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, adopting new methodologies to drive better solutions. We engage with our city, our world, and our leaders every day to evaluate and test our ideas. And we lead with our passion for driving social change, knowing that passion alone does not equal impact. With passion and precision, we figure out what’s best for society—and get it done. This is Harris Public Policy: Social impact, down to a science. Job Summary The job performs routine assignments related to scientific research projects. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives and mandates. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures. Writes articles, reports and manuscripts. Assists in drafting presentations on research findings. The Research Coordinator will work in coordination with the Project Managers of the Behavioral Insights and Parenting Lab and will provide administrative, technical and translation support for various research projects. We seek a strong multi-tasker with excellent communication skills who will thrive in a dynamic project-based environment. Priority will be given to candidates who are fluent in both English and Spanish. The BIP Lab team has a hybrid work policy, and days team members are expected to be in the office are set and will be communicated by managers. Primary responsibilities include support with research site recruitment and communication, hiring, training and coordination of student research assistant team schedules, communication with research participants, quality assurance of data collection, research activity reporting, logistics coordination of field implementation, maintaining research protocols and other duties as assigned. This position is grant-funded for one year with the potential for future renewal. Responsibilities Supports recruitment of and communications with early childhood centers and other research partners: (15%) Supports relationship management between the BIP Lab and the research partner organizations. Prepares and organizes research materials for partner organizations: (15%) Curates and configures research materials including digital devices, tools and assessments. Translates and edits research protocol documents, including consent forms, research instruments, and promotional materials to Spanish as needed. Provide support for onboarding, training, scheduling and management of field research assistants: 15% Leads the interview and onboarding process for research assistants. Provides ongoing coaching to research assistants. Reviews and approves research assistant time. Provides technical support to partner organizations, research participants and research assistants: 10% Oversees communication with research participants. Responds to inquiries from research sites about research activities. Responds to technical questions from research assistants. Supports development of ongoing research projects: 20% Supports study design and preparation efforts. Recruits research participants on site and remotely. Supports logistics of implementing all data collection in the field. Tracks and processes payments for research participants per study and University protocol. Supports development of prospective research projects. Supports project budget and timeline development. Cleans, formats and audit data files. Transcribes and codes qualitative data. Monitors and reports on progress of research projects. Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project. Installs, sets up and performs experiments; interacting with students and other laboratory staff under the direction of the principal investigator. Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field. Performs other related work as needed. Minimum Qualifications Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. --- Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through < 2 years of work experience in a related job discipline. --- Certifications: --- Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the research being conducted (e.g., public policy, economics, psychology, education). Experience: Relevant research experience. Licenses and Certifications: Driver’s license. Willingness to travel to research sites. Ownership of a vehicle. Preferred Competencies Spanish language proficiency. Experience working with Qualtrics. Experience working with low-income communities. Organized, resourceful, detail-oriented, effective time manager. Team player – collaborative, reliable, ability to receive and give constructive feedback, flexible, supportive. Comfortable working with remote collaboration tools. Independent – able to problem solve, prioritize and exercise good judgment under time pressure. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Application Documents Resume (required) Cover Letter (required) When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application. Job Family Research Role Impact Individual Contributor FLSA Status Exempt Pay Frequency Monthly Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefits Eligible Yes Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Posting Statement The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination. Staff Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form. We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages a diversity of perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position. 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