The Department of Psychology at the University of Virginia (UVA) seeks applications for a Research Coordinator. The University of Virginia Department of Psychology strives to advance the science, the methodology and the application of psychology through research, teaching, graduate training, and engagement in our community. Specifically, we are committed to:

Conducting rigorous collaborative research aimed at understanding the human condition, solving societal problems, and generating breakthrough discoveries;

Using our scholarship to guide practice, policy, education, and future research;

Teaching and mentoring the next generation of psychological scientists and psychologically-literate citizens and leaders; and

Practicing open communication and transparency in our methods, and conducting ourselves according to the highest ethical standards.

We believe we are best able to accomplish our mission as a diverse and inclusive community of scholars.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide overall coordination of the UVA undergraduate initiative, Hoos Connected.

• Provide support to 20 to 50 ongoing Hoos Connected groups at a time, including provision of written materials, coordination of extra bonuses for participation (participant incentives).
• Coordinate with Residence Life and Arts & Sciences to assure adequate space is available for both groups and supervision.
• Assist in the supervision of undergraduate facilitators leading groups
• Manage Hoos Connected student Executive Board, coordinating their activities to meet the overall goals of the program
• Manage social media presence of the program.
• Manage the logistics of enrollment and creation of groups for Hoos Connected, including placing 300+ students into groups and assigning 50+ facilitators to intervention and supervision groups based on scheduling constraints and interpersonal considerations

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Qualified candidates must have:

Minimum Requirements

Education: Associate's degree in related field. A B.A. or B.S. in Psychology or Child Development is preferred.

Experience: Equivalent experience/course work will be considered in lieu of degree. Experience using statistical software, working with complex research designs, coding observational data.

Preferred Qualifications: Ideal candidate will have experience with group processes and group dynamics, as well as experience coordinating complex projects involving coordinating efforts of multiple entities in a University context.

Licensure: none

The Research Coordinator will report to Joseph Allen, Professor of Psychology.

For additional information about the position, please contact Donna Hearn, Assistant Chair at dlh6f@virginia.edu

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

This position is located In Charlottesville, Virginia.

The anticipated start date is June 17, 2024. This position isa restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding and performance. Anticipated Hiring Range: $40,000.00 to $44,000.00 annually; commensurate with education and experience. This is a NonExempt level, benefited position.

For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

This position will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

To Apply:

Https://jobs.virginia.edu/us/en/jobs/R006027

Please apply through Workday, and search for R0060278. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.' Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV

• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the application process, please contact Rich Haverstrom, Faculty Search Advisor at rkh6j@virginia.edu.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Education: Associate's degree in related field Experience: Equivalent experience/course work will be considered in lieu of degree. Licensure: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.