Research Coordinator

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Develop and sustain systems for tracking and managing social science research.

• Organize regular team and project meetings, provide updates on progress, identify challenges, and seek team feedback.

• Foster positive relationships with colleagues, internal and external partners, and project participants.

• Monitor research compliance trainings and certifications, including renewals.

• Oversee IRB applications, including renewals.

• Aid in the creation and maintenance of project charters.

• Align and monitor project objectives, scope, and deliverables within project management systems.

• Convert project plans into timelines, milestones, and resource allocations.

• Keep project documentation, status reports, and meeting summaries up to date.

• Produce periodic project reports for team leadership, emphasizing progress, issues, and recommendations.

• Assist in data management processes and systems.

• Support budget planning and tracking, oversee expenses, and identify potential cost-saving measures.

• Arrange compensation for research participants.

• Help with the processing of vendor invoices.

• Contribute to the planning of research convenings organized by IREE.

• Coordinate vendors, rentals, and meals for participants and partners.

• Monitor conference and publication deadlines and submissions.

• Assist with grant writing and grant administration.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Understanding of the ethical and practical requirements for applied social science research, particularly concerning human subjects data.

• Strong organizational skills complemented by an appreciation for the human needs of colleagues and collaborators.

• Capability to independently identify project needs, set objectives, plan, and execute tasks.

• Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills, with a focus on collegial and professional communication.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and adaptability to evolving project requirements.

• Ability to manage multiple projects steadily while keeping sight of each project's broader goals and the organizational mission.

• Bachelor's degree and/or a demonstrated interest in social science, including education research and learning sciences, as well as the processes involved in conducting and administering social science research.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in project coordination, project management, or research.

• Experience or a demonstrated interest in project management.

• Willingness to travel to conferences, team meetings, and research convenings as needed.

🏝️ Benefits

• All employees are eligible for bonus compensation.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

• 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay.

• Additional 4% contribution to the retirement savings fund after the first year of continuous employment.

• Flexible working arrangements may be available depending on the role and management discussions.

• Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

• Targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

• Travel to conferences, team meetings, and research convenings as necessary.