Stanford University Hiring for Research Coordinator at Graduate School of Education, Stanford, California, United States Full Time

Research Coordinator 2🔍Graduate School of Education, Stanford, California, United StatesNew📁Research📅2 days ago Post Date📅99774 Requisition #

The Stanford Center on Early Childhood (SCEC), directed by Dr. Philip Fisher within the Stanford Accelerator for Learning in the GSE seeks a full time Research Coordinator 2 (RC2) to join our team. The RC2 will have a dual-role, with a portion of their time dedicated to Center-wide support, and the remaining time focused on research management.

ABOUT US

The Stanford University Graduate School of Education (GSE) is a top-ranked school of education, known for its prestigious faculty, rigorous graduate degree programs, and its impact on the quality of education across the world. The GSE is committed to developing leaders in education research, practice and policy. Our community includes over 60 faculty, 400 students, 200 staff, 14,000 alumni and countless people from the local and global communities we work with and impact. The work environment is dynamic, deadline-driven, fast-paced, and energetic.

The core mission of the SCEC is to listen to communities by identifying and gathering evidence on their most pressing challenges, rapidly respond by mobilizing research tools to offer solutions, and convene allies to refine, evaluate, and scale promising approaches.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Research Coordinator 2 will be assigned to the SCEC’s emerging work areas, which pulls assets of our existing work into new areas such as integrating health care systems with early childhood systems, developing integrated data repositories for early childhood, establishing partnerships with communities to house their data and be able to answer local communities and leaders research and evaluations needs, and project management with new work areas that will be developed through our soon to be announced operating model called Early Childhood X. In addition to the emerging work areas, the RC2 will have the opportunity to participate in the SCEC’s continuous activities aimed at fostering a positive team culture and staff cohesiveness.

The RC2 will also be trained on the technical and administrative details of conducting research at Stanford University. This includes supporting research across the SCEC with Institutional Review Board (IRB) protocol development and compliance, data sharing contracts and agreements between SCEC and its partners around the world, and general research implementation support and best practices for research with human subjects. The RC2 will gain valuable experience in all phases of the research process.

This role will provide high-level support to projects with minimal supervision, exercising independent judgment to accomplish tasks. This position will communicate with external entities including drafting reports to funders, maintaining relationships with partner organizations, and building a learning network among partner communities. This position will help develop and document processes and procedures for the work within each specialization.

A successful candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to enhancing program and research impact in the field of early childhood. This position requires working with all levels of our constituents, so it is important to demonstrate professional decorum as well as an ability to communicate scientific information and build relationships across broad audiences. This position requires flexibility and creative thinking as well as a strong background in early childhood research. This is a hybrid position, although remote work may be considered for the right candidate.

Given the SCEC’s commitment to inclusion, equity, and representation, the selection process will prioritize those who have been historically excluded from staff positions in academic environments, especially people of Color, including those who identify as Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latine, Pacific Islanders, and other people of Color.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

●Assist in designing research projects, exercising independent initiative and judgment gained from completing a variety of high-level assignments, including activities such as defining variables, formulating hypotheses, and selecting subjects, sources of information, or planning and coordinating research protocols.

●Adapt or work out the details of new, nonstandard procedures, with the supervisor providing general guidance and suggestions.

●Contribute to interpreting, synthesizing, and analyzing quantitative and/or qualitative data using scientific or statistical techniques.

●Solve problems and make decisions that affect the direction of the research and result in independent contributions to the overall project.

●Co-author sections of research publications and regulatory reports as needed.

●Supervise staff or students as needed, including oversight and instruction on techniques, as well as consultation on project work.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

●Bachelor of Arts/Science degree in an applicable social science related field and two years applicable experience, or combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science.

●Comprehensive understanding of scientific theory and methods.

●General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.

●Strong analytical skills and excellent judgment.

●Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.

●Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.

●Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.

●Ability to work with human study participants.

●Developing supervisory skills.

Preferred Education & Experience:

●Experience and interest in the field of early childhood

●Experience disseminating technical information to a wide range of audiences

●Experience working with community-based organizations

●Experience submitting protocols through Institutional Review Boards (IRB)

●Experience with project coordinating/managing research studies

●Willingness to build relationships with diverse partner organizations

●Ability to work in undefined environments and projects

●Ability to work well in a team environment

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory for all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

This role is open to candidates anywhere in the United States. Stanford University has five Regional Pay Structures. The compensation for this position will be based on the location of the successful candidate. The expected pay range for this position is $59,000 to $82,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.

Why Stanford is for You:
Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms. Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

●Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, or audit a course. Join a TedTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

●A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

●A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent health care benefits.

●Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

●Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more!

How to Apply:
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, you must submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.

●Finalist must successfully complete a background check prior to working at Stanford University.

●This is a fixed-term position with an end date of one year and is renewable based on performance and funding

Consistent with obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with any disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Stanford is an equal opportunity employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or another other characteristic protected by law.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 4187
• Employee Status: Fixed-Term
• Grade: G
• Requisition ID: 99774
• Work Arrangement : Remote Eligible