Position Overview
The Institute for Policy & Social Research (IPSR) is a designated research center for the social sciences, supporting social science researchers at the University of Kansas. IPSR supports faculty-led research centers, their directors, and a network of more than 100 affiliates, and staff.
The individual hired for this position is expected to support underserved communities' digital access and skills. Specifically, the Digital Navigator will work with PI Seo in curriculum development and creating educational content on digital skills for women recently released from jail or prison in Kansas. The Digital Navigator will also hold in-person education sessions (4 hours every week) to answer questions from program participants and provide technical assistance to them as needed. The Digital Navigator is expected to attend the project team's weekly project meeting and contribute to planning and implementation of digital skills training for women in reentry. Finally, the Digital Navigator will support the project team's engagements with women in reentry in Kansas.
The position is grant-funded.
Job Description
The candidate will have the following responsibilities.
80% - Technology Curriculum Development and Instruction:
- Collaborating on developing technology education curricula.
- Creating online technology learning modules.
- Providing technical support to program participants.
- Holding in-person education sessions to answer program participants' questions.
20% - Project Coordination Support:
- Assisting the project team in evaluating learning outcomes.
- Communicating project-related information with the project team.
- Documenting project development procedures.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED and related experience or classroom study.
- Certificates in technology education program such as coding, excel, digital storytelling, AI, or online branding.
- Experience with an online learning management site.
- Excellent organizational skills and experience working independently as demonstrated in work experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in a multidisciplinary, team-based environment.
- Ability to synthesize information relevant to particular audiences as evidenced by work history or professional training.
- Knowledge and experience with social media platforms and messaging as evidenced by application materials.
Additional Candidate Instructions
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three (3) professional references.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application review begins Monday, September 28, 2026. For consideration, please apply no later than Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Contact Information to Applicants
Dr. Hyunjin Seo - hseo@ku.edu
Advertised Salary Range
$26/hr
Application Review Begins
Monday September 28, 2026
Anticipated Start Date
Thursday October 1, 2026