Project Coordinator
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Project Management
Posted on April 22, 2024
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Position Number
8300673
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Part-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
PSYCHOLOGY
Location Code
PSYCHOLOGY (02119A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Project Coordinator manages daily operations of a federally-funded research project that that examines dual language development in Spanish-speaking Latino children. The project involves the recruitment of Spanish-speaking Latino families with toddlers to participate in the research. The project also involves the collection of data at families' homes in the Chicagoland. This is an ideal position for someone who is interested in applying to graduate school or someone with interests in bilingual development and working with Spanish-speaking families. Managing the daily operations of the research project, including:
-Recruiting families to participate in the research.
-Scheduling and coordinating data collection.
-Traveling to families' homes in the Chicagoland area for data collection.
-Maintaining relationships with families and project staff.
-Training and supervising graduate and undergraduate research assistants.
-Transcribing, coding, and analyzing data.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field and one-three years of related experience.
Qualifications
-Proficiency in Spanish
-Outstanding organization and communication skills
-Dependable, reliable and punctual
-Versatile
-Available to work evenings and weekends
-Access to a vehicle preferred
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Linguistics or related fields, and at least one year of research experience. Experience with language analysis and naturalistic observation methodology is a plus.
Computer Skills
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with common statistical programs (e.g., SPSS).
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
Yes
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
Carrying, Standing
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours
Open Date
03/21/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27823
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Position Details
Job Title
PROJECT COORDINATOR
Position Number
8300673
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Part-Time
FLSA Status
Exempt
Campus
Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus
Department Name
PSYCHOLOGY
Location Code
PSYCHOLOGY (02119A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
The Research Project Coordinator manages daily operations of a federally-funded research project that that examines dual language development in Spanish-speaking Latino children. The project involves the recruitment of Spanish-speaking Latino families with toddlers to participate in the research. The project also involves the collection of data at families' homes in the Chicagoland. This is an ideal position for someone who is interested in applying to graduate school or someone with interests in bilingual development and working with Spanish-speaking families. Managing the daily operations of the research project, including:
-Recruiting families to participate in the research.
-Scheduling and coordinating data collection.
-Traveling to families' homes in the Chicagoland area for data collection.
-Maintaining relationships with families and project staff.
-Training and supervising graduate and undergraduate research assistants.
-Transcribing, coding, and analyzing data.
-Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor's degree in related field and one-three years of related experience.
Qualifications
-Proficiency in Spanish
-Outstanding organization and communication skills
-Dependable, reliable and punctual
-Versatile
-Available to work evenings and weekends
-Access to a vehicle preferred
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Minimum requirements are a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Linguistics or related fields, and at least one year of research experience. Experience with language analysis and naturalistic observation methodology is a plus.
Computer Skills
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel; familiarity with common statistical programs (e.g., SPSS).
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
Yes
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
No
Physical Demands
Carrying, Standing
Working Conditions
Irregular Hours
Open Date
03/21/2024
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Diversity and Inclusion Statement
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/27823
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education, Linguistics or a related field?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have at least one year of research or related experience?
- Yes
- No
- * Do you have experience with language analysis and naturalistic observation methodology?
- Yes
- No
- * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
(Open Ended Question) - * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- Public Job Posting
- Internal Job Posting
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Website
- Other
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
