Research Program Coordinator, Senior

Vanderbilt University

  • Nashville, TN
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 14 days ago
Job Description:The Research Program Coordinator, Sr. position will work independently and in collaboration with teams, assist in the design, implementation, and analysis of public opinion research and help coordinate activities related to those efforts. The Research Program Coordinator, Sr. will work closely with the Program Director(s) and Administrative Coordinator. This position will engage with a wide range of colleagues. The position requires a thorough understanding of university policies and procedures.Duties and Responsibilities:Research Design and Coordination:
  • Assist in planning and maintaining a complex schedule of research activities covering up to 35 countries and involving multiple sites and teams.
  • Develop plans for fieldwork, project schedules, quality control, management of data, and dataset processing.
  • Train interview teams in best practices in survey implementation and in the use of hardware and software required for fieldwork.
  • Assist in the process of identifying third parties (e.g., survey firms) for data collection and in the development of contracts.
  • Help coordinate dissemination of research via presentations by team members at various events.
  • Communicate with external partners over input, schedules, and activities.
  • Review written reports for quality (proofreading, formatting, basic analyses).
Coding and Quality Control:
  • Program questionnaires and samples into specialized software for survey data collection, and supervise research assistants as they audit the programs.
  • Oversee research projects to ensure that they stay on schedule, assist in identifying solutions to problems when they emerge to ensure projects stay on schedule and that quality is maintained, and supervise research assistants.
  • Use specialized software to oversee fieldwork and data auditing processes.
  • Train teams in quality control procedures used in the lab's research.
  • Conduct audits of various data files to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance.
  • Develop quality control reports and contribute to other technical reports.
  • Audit lab reports for quality.
  • On occasion develop and conduct workshops or training sessions in order to increase capacity for survey research among students, project partners, the media, or others.
Other (10%):
  • Additional assignments, as needed.
Qualifications
  • A minimum of 2 years but 3-4 years of relevant experience (or the equivalent in training) is preferred.
  • A BA or BS, MA preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills are preferred.
  • Spanish language comprehension is preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills are necessary.
  • Ability to perform complex tasks and to prioritize multiple projects and competing deadlines is necessary.
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team setting is necessary.
  • Microsoft Office proficiency (including Word and Excel) is necessary.
  • Experience in statical software and data collection is preferred.
Commitment to Equity, Diversity, and InclusionAt Vanderbilt University, we are intentional about and assume accountability for fostering advancement and respect for equity, diversity, and inclusion for all students, faculty, and staff. Our commitment to diversity makes us who we are. We have created a community that celebrates differences and lets individuality thrive. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. The diverse voices of Vanderbilt represent an invaluable resource for the University in its efforts to fulfill its mission and strive to be an example of excellence in higher education.Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.About Us: Vanderbilt is a community of talented and diverse staff & faculty!At , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in , Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America's Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice through:
  • Working and growing together as a community of communities... we are One Vanderbilt.
  • Providing a work environment where every staff and faculty member can be their authentic and best self, while providing the resources and opportunities to learn and grow.
  • Encouraging development, collaboration, and partnership both internally and externally while fostering the value that every member of the Vanderbilt community can lead and grow regardless of title or position.
We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.Vanderbilt University has made the health and safety of our students, faculty and staff and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of that commitment, the University may require employees to comply with any testing or health and safety measures which the University may require.

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