Part-Time Research Associate - Early Literacy Coaching (Qualitative)

Oakland University; Rochester (MI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University in Rochester, MI invites applications for a part-time Research Associate in the Department of Human Development and Child Studies to work on a funded Early Literacy coaching project.

Responsibilities include literature review, interviewing and focus groups, data collection and analysis, instrument design, and supporting reports; qualifications include PhD in Early Childhood Education and strong qualitative research background.

Qualifications

• PhD in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Training in Essentials Instructional Practices for Birth to 3/Pre-K (TOT) is required.
• Experience conducting interviews and focus groups.
• Strong background in qualitative research.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Google Suite.
• Open to learning new technology and research approaches.

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature and document reviews; design instruments.
• Develop interview and focus group protocols and conduct sessions.
• Coordinate data collection, including supervising focus group interviewers.
• Manage survey data collection, entry, cleaning and processing; code and analyze data.
• Assist with report writing and other assigned tasks.

Skills

Qualitative Research

Interviews & Focus Groups

Interpersonal Communications

Google Suite

Learning new technology

Education

PhD in Early Childhood Education

TOT Training Essentials (Birth to 3 / Prekindergarten)

Job description

Oakland University in Rochester, MI invites applications for a part-time Research Associate in the Department of Human Development and Child Studies to work on a funded Early Literacy coaching project.

Responsibilities include literature review, interviewing and focus groups, data collection and analysis, instrument design, and supporting reports; qualifications include PhD in Early Childhood Education and strong qualitative research background.