Project Coordinator

at Loyola University Of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

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 . 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  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.
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Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

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