Project Coordinator

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania


Employer: University of Pittsburgh
Industry: Psychology
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time

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.

Created: 2024-05-17
Reference: 23008664
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Pittsburgh
ZIP: 15216


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