Senior Program Coordinator

Tulane group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tulane University’s PERSI Lab seeks a Senior Program Coordinator to support community-engaged research improving wellbeing of children and families from historically marginalized communities in New Orleans.

You will coordinate research and outreach with community organizations, schools, and families; manage lab operations and supervise graduate and undergraduate researchers; develop culturally informed resources and promote equity-focused approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social sciences, public health, education, or psychology or related field.
• 1 year of related professional experience or a high school diploma with 4 years of related professional experience.
• Experience with community engagement and recruitment.
• Familiarity with human subjects research/IRB processes preferred.
• Ability to collaborate with community organizations, schools and families.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research and outreach activities with community-based organizations, schools and families.
• Support data collection and development of culturally informed resources.
• Promote strengths-based frameworks highlighting resilience, ethnic identity, and family processes.
• Manage day-to-day lab operations and support graduate/undergraduate researchers.

Skills

Community engagement

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in social sciences/public health/education/psychology or related field

1 year related professional experience OR HS diploma with 4 years related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Promoting Ethnic Racial Socialization and Identity (PERSI) Lab, directed by Dr. Esther Calzada, seeks a SeniorProgram Coordinator, to support the implementation of community-engaged research focused on advancing the wellbeing of young children and families from historically marginalized communities. Grounded in Dr. Esther Calzada's work, the lab examines how cultural values, ethnic-racial socialization, parenting practices, and systemic inequities shape children's mental health, social-emotional development, and early academic outcomes.

The SeniorProgram Coordinator will play a central role in coordinating research and outreach activities that integrate culturally responsive approaches and community partnerships. This includes collaborating closely with community-based organizations, schools, and families to support data collection, develop culturally informed resources, and promote strengths-based frameworks that highlight resilience, such as ethnic identity and family processes.

This position also manages the day-to-day operations of the lab and supports a collaborative team of graduate students and undergraduate research assistants. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, experience engaging diverse communities, and a demonstrated interest in equity-focused, community-based research and interventions that aim to reduce disparities in child development and family wellbeing.

Responsibilities

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES TYPICALLY NEEDED TO PERFORM THIS JOB SUCCESSFULLY

Demonstrated experience collaborating with community-based organizations, schools, healthcare settings, and/or populations in the Greater New Orleans area.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, public health, education, psychology, or a related field

One (1) year of related professional experience

OR

High School Diploma with 4 years of related professional experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with participant recruitment and community outreach strategies

Familiarity with human subjects research (e.g., IRB processes)

About Us

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