Research Project Coordinator at the Center for Community Research at DePaul University

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Job Title  Research Project Coordinator

Job ID  2977

Location   Lincoln Park Campus

Full Time

Multicultural Statement

At DePaul University, we are looking for candidates who want to join us in our mission to provide access to education for all. Successful candidates welcome ideas and perspectives from colleagues and students representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds, religious beliefs, and experiences.  We seek collaborative, open-minded and hard working professionals to work in a real world urban learning environment.  Are you exceptional, yet modest and open to challenges? We seek achievers and leaders that want to bring their passion and skills to our well-respected community of approachable colleagues. Build your career with us.   

General Summary

The Research Project Coordinator will assist the Project Director and PI in meeting project goals and timelines. The Research Project Coordinator will assist in guiding project operations, collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data, and writing manuscripts. The Research Project Coordinator will also aid in training staff and may be responsible for a specific area within the project. Please note, this position is GRANT FUNDED. If the grant terminates for any reason, if grant funding is lost or reduced for any reason, or if the budgetary needs for fulfilling the grant requirements change, your employment with the university will be immediately discontinued.

Responsibilities & Duties

Facilitate project development, operations, and staff in a university office and community setting for the grant.

Maintain close contact with consultants and key community figures regarding data collection and the overall progress of the grant.

Assist in the recruitment and training of staff and volunteers.

Assist PI in writing research papers and reports.

Assist PI in strategic planning, developing budgets, and setting timelines.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Masters or Ph.D. in Psychology or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Doctoral candidates (those who have completed all degree requirements except the dissertation) are also welcome to apply.

Other Skills & Abilities Reqd

Knowledge of SPSS and data management skills.

Strong written and oral communication skills.

Participation in weekly project meetings.

Strong organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Other Attachments

You may upload other attachments (Transcripts, Portfolios, Writing samples) in the “My Activities” tab of your profile.

Additional Information

Salary & Benefits:

DePaul offers comprehensive and competitive pay and benefits to attract and retain talent to further the University's mission.  Please click on the following link to review the full Benefits Summary. https://hr.depaul.edu/Benefits/index.html

For the Part Time Benefits Summary, click this link https://hr.depaul.edu/Benefits/Part-Time_Benefits/index.html

Required Background Screening:

All final candidates extended an offer of employment will undergo background screening.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected.

For more information about the Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act, please visit:http://www.state.il.us/dcfs/about/ab_about.shtml

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

Leonard A. Jason, Ph.D.

Professor of Psychology | DePaul University

Director, Center for Community Research

990 W. Fullerton Ave., Suite 3119

Chicago, Il. 60614

Telephone: 773-325-2018

Website: https://leonardjason.wordpress.com/