Project Coordinator

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking a Project Coordinator to support critical research focused on young adult courts. The role includes coordinating with teams, managing research assistants, and handling budget-related tasks. This position is ideal for candidates with strong organizational skills and a commitment to ethical research practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in relevant fields.
• Five to ten years of experience or Master's degree required.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with PhD students to interview and recruit research assistants.
• Supervise research assistants and delegate tasks as needed.
• Assist with tracking participants and ensuring data integrity.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to work well in a team setting

Commitment to research integrity

Education

Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Psychology, Criminology or related discipline)

Master’s degree or five to ten years of experience in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Zoom

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Position Overview

Position Overview

Salary range: A reasonable estimate for this position is $73,000-$$85,000, which is determined by step/experience level. For the full salary range for this position, see REPRESENTED SPECIALIST SERIES

Application Window

Open date: June 17, 2025

Next review date: Wednesday, Jul 2, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Thursday, Jul 31, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

Position Description

Professor Elizabeth Cauffman and the Development, Disorder, and Delinquency Laboratory at the University of California, Irvine are currently accepting applications for a Project Coordinator. The person selected for this position will primarily focus on the Young Adult Court (YAC) study of Orange County, which is a randomized controlled trial of a specialized court designed for Transitional-Aged-Youth (18 to 25 years old) in Orange County ( https://www.occourts.org/directory/collaborative-courts/YoungAdultCourtSummary.pdf ). Dr. Cauffman and her research team are evaluating whether young men processed through the YAC have better long-term outcomes (reduced recidivism; positive mental and physical health; positive socioeconomic) than young men who are processed through the traditional courts.

The person selected for this position will also be involved with the Road to Reentry Study, which is a randomized controlled trial examining whether developmentally-appropriate programming in a jail setting can reduce recidivism and promote positive outcomes among young adults incarcerated in an Orange County jail.

The Project Coordinator Will Be Expected To Work On Site (UC Irvine’s Main Campus) And Support The Projects In a Variety Of Ways, Which May Include

• collaborating with PhD students and Lab Directors to interview, recruit, onboard, and train new research assistants
• supervising the research assistants
• helping to supervise and delegate tasks to the Lab Manager
• assigning caseloads to research assistants
• assisting with tracking participants and scheduling interviews
• tracking/logging completed interviews each week and ensuring data integrity
• liaising with court, probation, and jail personnel when necessary
• attending court hearings and coordinating court activities (e.g., tech set up, managing RA activities and ensuring confidentiality)
• assisting the YAC team with graduation ceremonies and other event planning/coordination
• coordinating data collection inside jail facilities
• supporting the Finance & Administrative Manager with budget and finance accountability and purchasing of lab supplies
• assisting with Institutional Review Board protocols
• helping to prepare progress reports for funding agencies
• assisting with other day-to-day operations related to the research studies
  
  

Applicants are encouraged to visit: https://3dlab.psychology.uci.edu/

Required

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Psychology, Criminology or related discipline)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team setting
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities with various deadlines
• Commitment to research integrity, ethics, and confidentiality
• Demonstrated ability to use a computer and software, including Microsoft Word, Excel PowerPoint, and Zoom
  
  

Preferred

• Supervisory experience
• Experience working with undergraduate students
• Experience with Qualtrics survey platform
• Master’s degree
  
  

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• Master’s degree or five to ten years of experience demonstrating expertise in Psychology, Criminology or other related disciplines.
  
  

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Cover Letter (Optional)
  
  

Reference Requirements

• 3 required (contact information only)
  
  

Apply link: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09697

About UC Irvine

The University of California, Irvine 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, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti-discrimination policy .

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment .
  
  

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

Job location

Irvine, CA

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

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  Other

• Industries

  Higher Education

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