Research Coordinator (Part-Time, Limited-Term)

Chapman University; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

Chapman University in Irvine, CA is seeking a part-time Research Coordinator to support deafness and language development studies. Under the PI, you’ll assist with participant recruitment, IRB tasks, data collection, and lab procedures on campus.

This role emphasizes hands-on collaboration, mentoring assistants, and contributing to presentations, grants, and manuscripts. Flexible scheduling within 0–19 hours weekly, on-site requires in-person engagement at the university.

Qualifications

• Prior research experience, which may include relevant coursework, undergraduate or volunteer research.
• Strong initiative, organizational skills, and problem-solving for project management
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Willing to occasionally work on an alternative schedule to accommodate research participant or trainee scheduling needs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate study operations, including participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, study visits, and participant payments. Maintain participant tracking databases and study records.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain IRB protocols, amendments, and continuing reviews. Monitor study activities for compliance with IRB requirements and university policy.
• Assist with data collection, processing, verification, and management for eye tracking, behavioral, and survey data.
• Mentor research assistants. Review their work for accuracy and protocol adherence. Coordinate and facilitate lab meetings.
• Develop and implement research study protocols and standard operating procedures for the lab
• Contribute to presentations, grant proposals, and manuscripts, including compiling data, preparing figures and tables, and drafting methods sections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Research coordination

IRB knowledge

Data management

Microsoft Office

Scheduling

Education

Undergraduate degree

Tools

Qualtrics

REDCap

Eye tracking hardware

Microsoft Office

Job description

Research Coordinator (Part-Time, Limited-Term)

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Research Coordinator (Part-Time, Limited-Term)

Position Type

Position Type Limited-Term

Job Number

Job Number SA98224

Full or Part Time

Full or Part Time part-time 0-19 hours weekly

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification

Non-Exempt

Anticipated Pay Range

Anticipated Pay Range $24.00 - $26.00

Pay Range Information

Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage.

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The research coordinator, under supervision of the principal investigator (PI), will provide research support for studies related to deafness and language development. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing administrative support for recruiting participants; assisting with Internal Review Board ( IRB ) protocol development and compliance; collecting and managing data; collaborating with research assistants; assisting in the preparation of presentations, grants, and manuscripts. The research coordinator will be trained in key data collection methodologies (eye tracking, behavioral, and survey data) and will help to develop and implement research study protocols and standard operating procedures for the lab.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate study operations, including participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, study visits, and participant payments. Maintain participant tracking databases and study records.
• Prepare, submit, and maintain IRB protocols, amendments, and continuing reviews. Monitor study activities for compliance with IRB requirements and university policy.
• Assist with data collection, processing, verification, and management for eye tracking, behavioral, and survey data.
• Mentor research assistants. Review their work for accuracy and protocol adherence. Coordinate and facilitate lab meetings.
• Develop and implement research study protocols and standard operating procedures for the lab
• Contribute to presentations, grant proposals, and manuscripts, including compiling data, preparing figures and tables, and drafting methods sections.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Prior research experience, which may include relevant coursework, undergraduate or volunteer research.
• Strong initiative, organizational skills, and problem-solving for project management
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Willing to occasionally work on an alternative schedule to accommodate research participant or trainee scheduling needs.

Desired Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline (e.g., communication sciences and disorders, linguistics, cognitive science, psychology)
• Proficient in American Sign Language and prior experience working with the Deaf community.
• Prior research experience (especially statistical analysis, eye tracking methodology, Qualtrics, REDCap).
• Knowledge of IRB application development, submission, and review processes.
• Experience in participant recruitment, scheduling, and study visit processes.

Special Instructions to Applicants

At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.

Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate

Pre-screening Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume

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The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening, and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.