What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Administrator III position at Tulane University?
Job Description
This position will be responsible for research administration, data tracking, events, outreach, and promotion related to Newcomb Institute’s research mission. The Research Administrator will report to the Director of Research and provide support with IRB applications, grant proposals, and study coordination. They will work with the NI event coordinator to organize research-focused meetings, convenings, and events, such as Fridays at Newcomb, and collaborate with NI communications staff on research communications, such as the ReproNews monthly newsletter and the release of NI research reports. They will maintain a database of NI and NI-funded research outputs, as well as a database of external research partners. They will also work with the Newcomb Archives and Vorhoff Collection faculty to support efforts to promote engagement with archival collections. The person in this role may also conduct research projects, such as developing a landscape analysis of sexual and reproductive health and rights resources across Louisiana. This is a one-year, grant funded position with possibility for renewal.
Responsibilities
Minimum Qualification:
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu .
This position will be responsible for research administration, data tracking, events, outreach, and promotion related to Newcomb Institute’s research mission. The Research Administrator will report to the Director of Research and provide support with IRB applications, grant proposals, and study coordination. They will work with the NI event coordinator to organize research-focused meetings, convenings, and events, such as Fridays at Newcomb, and collaborate with NI communications staff on research communications, such as the ReproNews monthly newsletter and the release of NI research reports. They will maintain a database of NI and NI-funded research outputs, as well as a database of external research partners. They will also work with the Newcomb Archives and Vorhoff Collection faculty to support efforts to promote engagement with archival collections. The person in this role may also conduct research projects, such as developing a landscape analysis of sexual and reproductive health and rights resources across Louisiana. This is a one-year, grant funded position with possibility for renewal.
Responsibilities
- Training on gender equity and/or feminist theory and research.
- Experience working independently and completing detailed tasks by assigned deadlines.
- Experience with data analysis and academic report generation.
- Ability to train and supervise students.
- Experience building relationships with external partners and stakeholders.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, sensitivity, and discretion.
- Computer proficiency in MS Office and ability to learn new software applications.
Minimum Qualification:
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- 3-5 years of research administration experience
- Master’s Degree
- Demonstrated experience of successful program or research administration.
- Experience with quantitative and qualitative analysis.
- Demonstrated ability to both work independently and collaboratively and share responsibility as part of teams.
- Demonstrated ability to cultivate partnerships and networks with scholars, university partners, and community organizations.
- Knowledge of the reproductive justice framework and gender equity scholarship.
- Experience with and commitment to working with diverse communities.
Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person’s race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane’s employment or educational programs or activities.
Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing an application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources by phone at 504-865-4748 or by email at hr@tulane.edu .