Research Coordinator, Research and Evaluation, Program for Leadership and Character

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Job Description Summary

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Manage qualitative data collection and analysis for PLCPS projects in Law, Medicine, and Engineering.
• Support with PLCPS quantitative data cleaning, data management, and analysis
• Lead resource curation and literature reviews for all PLCPS Research and Evaluation projects
• Work closely and collaboratively with the Research Scholar in Measurement and Evaluation in all aspects of conducting research.

Other Functions:

• Participate in the dissemination of research findings in the form of journal articles, popular press publications, and seminar and conference presentations.
• Support with qualitative and quantitative analysis of data collected for the Program for Leadership and Character in the college
• Support with research and evaluation external communications and web presence

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• B.S. in psychology or related social science
• 0-2 years of experience in conducting and managing research
• Study design and implementation
• Data cleaning
• Basic statistical analysis skills
• Experience submitting IRB applications
• Strong and demonstrated time management skills to manage multiple ongoing research projects (at different stages in the research process), and a range of stakeholders.
• Open to being mentored and given constructive feedback and regular appraisals.
• Interested and able to learn quickly and independently.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Some experience and interest with leadership and/or character development research

Accountabilities:

• Reports to the Senior Research Scholar in PLCPS
• Responsible for own work.

Physical Requirements:

• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting and standing.

Environmental Conditions:

• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

Disclaimer:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by the employee's supervisor.

To help provide a safe learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final candidates being considered for employment.

Wake Forest seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. Wake Forest University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in employment for individuals with disabilities.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

WakeForestseeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce while promoting an inclusive work environment committed to excellence in the spirit of Pro Humanitate.In adherence with applicable laws and as provided by University policies, the University prohibits discrimination in its employment practices on thebasis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and veteran statusandencourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply.