University of Oklahoma · 2 months ago
ECEI Full-Time Research Associate - BILINGUAL
Tulsa, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe University of Oklahoma's Early Childhood Education Institute is focused on advancing access and opportunity for young children and families. They are seeking a Bilingual Research Associate to evaluate children's development and classroom practices through assessments, observations, and data management.
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Responsibilities
Assists Project Director with project implementation and ensures adherence to research protocols
Administers and scores standardized child assessments and classroom observations; maintain certification and reliability on all required tools
Conducts field-based research including site visits, interviews, focus groups, and classroom observations with children, families, educators, and administrators
Collects, enters, verifies, and manages quantitative and qualitative data following approved protocols; assists with maintaining well-organized and accurate data systems across digital and physical platforms
Prepares and supports dissemination of project materials, including summary reports, descriptive and analytical reports, literature reviews, presentations, and other deliverables
Builds and maintains effective working relationships with project staff, department staff and faculty, early childhood professionals, and community partners; actively participates in meetings and contribute to communication with stakeholders
Stays current on early childhood education research and child development literature; synthesizes and share relevant findings with project and department
Supports overall project success by assisting with operational and administrative tasks
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Child and Family Studies, Psychology, Education, or a related field required
At least 24 months of documented experience in research, early childhood education, or social services required, which may include direct work with children, program evaluation, data collection, or support roles in academic or community-based research settings
Clear and professional written and verbal communication, including presenting research to diverse audiences
Understanding of basic research methods, including collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data
Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Access, Qualtrics, and other research data management programs
Proficient with virtual meeting and collaboration platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams)
Strong attention to detail in all aspects of data collection, entry, and reporting
Willingness and ability to travel, including occasional overnight trips
Strong interpersonal skills, especially when working with young children, families, program staff, and community members
Ability to protect sensitive data and follow research ethics, especially with children and families
Flexible and well-organized, able to adapt to changes and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaborate with others
Preferred
Fluency in Spanish preferred
Company
University of Oklahoma
The University of Oklahoma is a public research university that provides variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in multiple fields.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35.4MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyUS Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationAir Force Research Laboratory
2024-03-13Grant· $3.1M
2023-11-09Grant· $1.9M
2023-04-05Grant· $8.7M
Leadership Team
Mark Yeary
Co-Founder, Advanced Radar Research Center (ARRC)
Marcus Bowman
Deputy Athletic Director, CFO & Business Strategy
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