SEED Part-Time Research Associate

University of Oklahoma; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Oklahoma’s ECEI seeks multiple part-time research associates to administer educational assessments to 8th grade participants in the SEED study. Positions involve training, traveling to middle schools in Tulsa and surrounding areas, administering assessments, scoring, and data entry.

Bachelor’s degree required; preference for child development or related fields. 3–5 days per week, 8:30 am–3:30 pm; start in early November 2026 through May 2027; travel locally; background check

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, Psychology or related field preferred.
• Experience in research, early childhood or social service background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Data Collection. Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project and develops expertise in assessment tools for middle school-aged children.
• Record Keeping. Maintains records, enters data, proofs and checks data entry, and distributes incentives to participants.
• Collaboration. Collaborates with researchers, staff and participates in meetings.

Skills

Computer skills

Research skills

Oral/written communication

Scheduling flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Pay Range:Target Salary Range: $20-$22 per hour

Benefits Eligible: False

Work Schedule:Monday-Friday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm

Travel:May be required

For Best Consideration Date:October 23, 2026

Position Introduction:

The ECEI is searching for multiple part-time research associates to administer educational assessments to 8th grade participants of our SEED (School Experiences and Early Development) study. These positions are short-term, temporary data collection positions that involve training on multiple assessments, traveling to middle schools in the Tulsa and surrounding areas, and administering assessments, scoring them, and entering data. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and some early childhood or research experience.

Representative Duties:

• Data Collection. Collects various forms of data pertaining to the research project. Develops expertise in a variety of assessment tools, designed for use with middle school aged children.
• Record Keeping. Keeps record of information obtained during research, which may include a database of information, hard files, etc. Enters data, proofs and checks data entry. Follows standard protocols for data entry and checking. Distributes incentives to project participants.
• Collaboration. Collaborates with other researchers and staff. Participates in project and institute-wide meetings.

Position Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, Psychology or related field preferred.

Experience: Research, early childhood or social service background preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/ and Other Characteristics:

• Excellent computer, research and oral/ written communication skills.
• Scheduling flexibility needed; must be able to travel locally.
• Must be available to work at least 3-5 days per week, 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Preference given to those who can work 4-5 days.

SEED part-time research associates will begin work in early November 2026 and work through May 2027.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check:

Yes