Data Collector/Coder

DaMar Staffing; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Insurance options (medical, dental, V)

Retirement plans with university match

Job summary

The Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families & Schools at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln is seeking a Data Collector/Coder for a full-time, 10-month position (August-May). You will assist with research data collection and help empower childcare programs to implement evidence-based practices.

Travel to school sites for video assessments is required. Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in a related field and one year of data collection experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, food science, early childhood, child development, education, psychology or related field, equivalent experience/education considered.
• One year of experience administering assessments, coding video or audio records, or entering data into computerized databases.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with professionalism and assertiveness.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria.

Responsibilities

• On-site coding and digital data collection.
• Driving to school sites to set up video assessments and collect completed packets of measures and other data forms from research participants.
• Training will be provided for the successful candidate; position requires occasional overnight travel.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Tools

Data entry

Database management

Job description

Data Collector/Coder The Nebraska Center for Research on Children, Youth, Families & Schools is an interdisciplinary research center in the College of Education and Human Sciences at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Our mission is to make a positive difference in people's lives through research in the social, behavioral and educational sciences. A full-time, 10-month (August-May) Data Collector/Coder position is needed to assist with research data collection for the Healthy Children, Healthy Communities project. The mission for our lab is to empower childcare programs to implement evidence based on best practices in the childcare setting. Our current research priorities include improving children's health, nutrition, and wellness.

Responsibilities include:

• On-site coding and digital data collection.
• Driving to school sites to set up video assessments and collect completed packets of measures and other data forms from research participants.
• Training will be provided for the successful candidate. Position requires occasional overnight travel. Criminal history background check and tuberculosis (TB) test required.

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we're proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and certified as a Family Friendly Workplace. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits.

When you join our team as a regular staff member, you'll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Robust retirement plans with university match

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, food science, early childhood, child development, education, psychology or related field, equivalent experience/education considered.
• One year of experience administering assessments, coding video or audio records, or entering data into computerized databases.
• Ability to work independently with attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with professionalism and assertiveness.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience conducting in-classroom behavioral observations.
• Data entry and database management knowledge and skills.
• Interest in nutrition and/or child development.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact Dr. Dipti Dev at [e-mail].