Research Support Specialist, Communicative Disorders and Sciences

University at Buffalo; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University at Buffalo’s Language Learning Lab is seeking a part-time Research Support Specialist to assist with research involving elementary school students. The role supports assessment administration, data entry, and preparation for in-school data collection within the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences.

Primary duties include administering group and individual assessments, scoring according to guidelines, and handling administrative tasks.

Qualifications

• BA in Communication Disorders, Linguistics, Psychology, Education or other related field.
• A valid Class D driver’s license is required, or the candidate must be able to travel to school testing sites.
• Experience with elementary school-age students or in human subjects research is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administering group and individual assessments in schools.
• Entering and scoring student assessments according to established scoring guidelines.
• Preparing tasks for in-school data collection.
• Performing general administrative tasks as assigned.

Education

BA in Communication Disorders, Linguistics, Psychology, Education or other related field

Job description

Research Support Specialist, Communicative Disorders and Sciences

Position Title Research Support Specialist, Communicative Disorders and Sciences

Classification Title

Classification Title Research Support Specialist

Department

Department Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences

Prof. Alison Hendricks in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences seeks a part-time Research Support Specialist to assist with research involving elementary school students. The UB Language Learning Lab conducts research on how elementary school students learn language. We are passionate about making sure that all students are being correctly identified so that they can get the help they need to be successful.

Assigned tasks of the Research Support Specialist may include:

• Administering group and individual assessments in schools.
• Entering and scoring student assessments according to established scoring guidelines.
• Preparing tasks for in-school data collection.
• Performing general administrative tasks as assigned.

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The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA in Communication Disorders, Linguistics, Psychology, Education or other related field.
• A valid Class D driver’s license is required, or the candidate must otherwise demonstrate their ability to meet the transportation requirements of the position, including travel to school testing sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in working with elementary school-age students or in human subjects research.

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Physical Demands

Driving Requirements

Driving Requirements A Class D driver’s license is a required minimum qualification for this position. Employees must operate university owned vehicles for business purposes and be enrolled in the LENS program to verify license validity.

Salary Range

Salary Range $18 - $20 per hour

Additional Salary Information

Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Hours

19 hours per week

Campus

Campus South Campus

Instructions to Applicant

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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

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Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 09/10/2026

Date to be filled

Date to be filled 11/02/2026

References

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Number of references required 2

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Is a background check required for this posting? No