Senior Field Research Coordinator, Early Childhood (CA)

Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago; California; On-site; USD 48,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health at the University of Chicago is hiring a Senior Research Coordinator to lead on-site activity, participant support, and data collection for California infant/toddler settings. The role focuses on implementing a novel technology-driven model and coordinating field work with partners across California and occasional travels to Illinois and Connecticut.

You will supervise site visits, manage participant consent, and ensure data fidelity while

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Experience in early childhood research or early education.
• Prior teaching and/or administrative experience within early childhood classroom settings (e.g., an accredited childcare center, Head Start Center, Pre-K, etc.).
• Experience in a research lab or setting.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Builds and nurtures relationships with childcare centers, classroom teachers, families, partner organization staff and other stakeholders.
• Manages all on-site activities to successfully implement project deliverables.
• Provides implementation support, coaching, and training to participants.
• Visits sites for routine and as-needed in-person observation activities and support.
• Tracks data related to these processes and other aspects of implementation.

Skills

Spanish (Verbal/Written)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health at the University of Chicago is hiring a Senior Research Coordinator to lead on-site activity, participant support, and data collection for California infant/toddler settings. The role focuses on implementing a novel technology-driven model and coordinating field work with partners across California and occasional travels to Illinois and Connecticut.

You will supervise site visits, manage participant consent, and ensure data fidelity while