Job Description

The and (the UVA Center to Promote Effective Youth Development) in the at the University of Virginia seeks applicants for a full-time Research Coordinator. The incumbent will become part of a vibrant team of faculty, students, and staff conducting research on two projects: 1) CATALYZE is a unique study that seeks to boost students\xe2\x80\x99 social and emotional learning by introducing specific skills to help teachers manage stress and improve their teaching effectiveness, and 2) E-IMPACTS is a project focusing on supporting the implementation of evidence-informed mental health prevention, assessment, collaboration, and treatment services in middle schools.

Role and Responsibilities

\xc2\xb7Support the project staff by facilitating project logistics such as scheduling meetings, reserving conference rooms, and conducting conference calls.

\xc2\xb7Take minutes and action items during meetings and perform basic follow-up.

\xc2\xb7Assist with coordinating reports and preparing materials for presentations.

\xc2\xb7Assist with recruiting and onboarding research participants.

\xc2\xb7Assist with project communications as well as with developing and maintaining relationships with university and community partners.

\xc2\xb7Assist with data entry, collection, cleaning, and archiving.

\xc2\xb7Prepare basic analyses of information and data.

\xc2\xb7Maintain website information related to projects as needed.

\xc2\xb7In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

\xc2\xb7Education: Associate\xe2\x80\x99s degree

\xc2\xb7Experience: 1 year of experience. Relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree

Preferred Skills:

Education: Bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree

Experience: One year of experience in education or research settings relating to social emotional learning and school mental health. Master\xe2\x80\x99s degree will be considered as experience in the field. Prior experience supporting educational research projects including onboarding research participants, supporting data collection and data cleaning, preparing reports and materials to disseminate research findings.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job may occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Compensation Information

This is full-time position with an anticipated wage of $21-$24/hour, commensurate with education and experience, includes

Application Instructions

Please apply through , and search for Research Coordinator. Complete an application online with the following documents:

CV or Resume

Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. Multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching \'Find Jobs.\'

As part of the application process, applicants may be asked to describe how they address diversity, equity, and inclusion in their work.

The position will remain open until filled. This job is a non-exempt level, benefitted position. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. This restricted position is a 12-month appointment, and continuation is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

For additional information about the position, please contact . For questions about the application process, please contact .

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In alignment with President Ryan\xe2\x80\x99s UVA strategic plan, CASTL and Youth-Nex are committed to:

Recruiting talented and diverse doctoral students, post-doctoral fellows, faculty, and staff;

Recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce and providing an inclusive and supportive environment in which staff and faculty are recognized as integral to the success of our work; and

Promoting a culture of integrity, mutual respect, excellence, collaboration, and innovation.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician\xe2\x80\x99s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person\'s perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

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