Project Coordinator

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?

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

Required operation of university owned vehicles

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

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