Inside Higher Ed · 1 week ago
Research Coordinator
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$26.34/hr - $34/hrInside Higher Ed is seeking a full-time Research Coordinator for the Stanford Center on Early Childhood. This role involves supporting online survey administration, data processing, and overall study administration activities to provide timely data on the experiences of families with young children.
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Responsibilities
Plan and perform research tasks requiring initiative and judgment by applying basic knowledge and understanding of scientific theory when precedents do not provide specific guidance. General instruction provided by the supervisor as needed. May interpret study results in collaboration with supervisor or PI
Participate in the development and administration of survey instruments and rating scales requiring judgment in applying non-routine procedures. Analyze and summarize results for review with supervisor. Audit the accuracy and validity of data
Review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents, and ensure compliance with research protocols
Identify, select, extract and summarize data and structured information. Present summary of findings to supervisor
Conduct literature searches, and write literature summaries and manuscripts, requiring preliminary judgments after the supervisor outlines conceptual approach
Build and organize data as requested by principal investigator or supervisor; use common statistical programs requiring the application of job control language in generating and organizing data
Adapt new, nonstandard methods outlined by supervisor in designing and evaluating phases of research projects, (i.e., educational materials, questionnaires, strategies for recruitment, data quality control procedures and processes). May follow up with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure renewals are approved and completed, seeking guidance where necessary
Assist with development, communication and design of research findings to internal and external audiences, which may include web updates, social media, and/or white papers, for use in recruitment, educational, or awareness of programs, with guidance from supervisor
May orient and train new staff or students
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field, or combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science
General understanding of scientific theory and methods, typically gained through completion of an undergraduate degree in a related field
General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs
Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance
Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to work with human study participants
Preferred
Familiarity with Qualtrics or other online survey tools
Experience using SPSS, R and/or other data management and analysis software
Demonstrated ability to use collaborative tools such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Slack, MS Teams, in an academic and/or professional context
Spanish/English language bilingual fluency
Benefits
Career development programs
Tuition reimbursement
Superb retirement plans
Generous time-off
Family care resources
Health care benefits
Free commuter programs
Ridesharing incentives
Discounts
Company
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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