"Research Coordinator"

The Stanford Center on Early Childhood, an initiative of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, seeks a full time Research Coordinator to join our team. The Research Coordinator will support online survey administration, data processing and cleaning, and overall study administration activities on a fast-paced schedule.

Note: This position is a 1-year fixed term appointment that may be renewed based on performance and funding. This position is eligible for a remote work agreement and limited travel may be required for convenings and events. Interested applicants should submit a resume and a cover letter describing why they are interested in this position at this stage of their career. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

ABOUT US

Housed at Stanford Graduate School of Education, the Stanford Accelerator for Learning is the first university-wide initiative connecting scholars across disciplines and with external partners to bridge research, innovation, practice, and policy, and bring quality scalable and equitable learning experiences to all learners, throughout the lifespan. The Stanford Accelerator for Learning focuses on learning challenges most in need of new discoveries, evidence, and solutions and where we believe Stanford can make the most difference. Those include: adult & workforce learning, digital learning, early childhood education and development, equity in learning, learning differences, and policy & systems change.

The Stanford Center on Early Childhood (SCEC) is an initiative of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning. The SCEC leverages the current moment of revolutionary science and fosters deep omnidirectional collaboration across sectors, seeking to change the way that research in early childhood is conducted, communicated, and utilized, with the overarching goal that each and every child thrives from the start.

POSITION SUMMARY

RAPID began as a program of two national surveys of households with children under age 6 and the child care workforce. Led by Philip Fisher, Stanford Center on Early Childhood Director, the RAPID National Survey administers monthly surveys on a rapid-cycle schedule, and has collected data from more than 25,000 households and 13,000 child care providers in all 50 states. The survey and data inform policy, advocacy, academic, parent and practitioner audiences on the experiences, challenges, and strengths of parents of young children and child care providers. The goal is to support parent- and provider-driven policies and programs that equitably and effectively serve families, providers, and young children.

RAPID is now implemented in community, state, and national contexts, working in partnership with local and state organizations. The RAPID datasets are extensive and quickly growing, and include both quantitative and qualitative data.

This position will include online survey administration, data processing and cleaning, and overall study administration activities on a fast-paced schedule.

All members of the study team will play an integral role in providing timely and important data on the experiences of families with young children. This Research Coordinator will work collaboratively with RAPID’s Project Leads and research team to incorporate new measures into the online survey instruments, administer the monthly surveys and collect data, and prepare those data for analysis. The Research Coordinator will maintain standardized documentation and follow all data cleaning and data management processes as outlined in the team’s Manual of Procedures. The Research Coordinator may also be responsible for survey operation logistics, including managing participant payments, recruitment, and communications. Strong organizational skills, ability to handle multiple priorities, and excellent orientation to details are vital to success in this position. The Research Coordinator must be willing to work closely and collaboratively with other team members. The Research Coordinator must have experience working in fast-paced academic research settings and be able to communicate clearly with team members and other stakeholders about the work they are responsible for carrying out.

This position does not have any direct supervision responsibilities.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Plan and perform research tasks requiring initiative and judgment by applying basic knowledge and understanding of scientific theory when precedents do not provide specific guidance. General instruction provided by the supervisor as needed. May interpret study results in collaboration with supervisor or PI.
• Participate in the development and administration of survey instruments and rating scales requiring judgment in applying non-routine procedures. Analyze and summarize results for review with supervisor. Audit the accuracy and validity of data.
• Review and audit case report forms for completion and accuracy with source documents, and ensure compliance with research protocols.
• Identify, select, extract and summarize data and structured information. Present summary of findings to supervisor.
• Conduct literature searches, and write literature summaries and manuscripts, requiring preliminary judgments after the supervisor outlines conceptual approach.
• Build and organize data as requested by principal investigator or supervisor; use common statistical programs requiring the application of job control language in generating and organizing data.
• Adapt new, nonstandard methods outlined by supervisor in designing and evaluating phases of research projects, (i.e., educational materials, questionnaires, strategies for recruitment, data quality control procedures and processes). May follow up with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) to ensure renewals are approved and completed, seeking guidance where necessary.
• Assist with development, communication and design of research findings to internal and external audiences, which may include web updates, social media, and/or white papers, for use in recruitment, educational, or awareness of programs, with guidance from supervisor.
• May orient and train new staff or students.

To be successful in this position, you will bring:

• Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field, or combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science.
• General understanding of scientific theory and methods, typically gained through completion of an undergraduate degree in a related field.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with human study participants.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Familiarity with Qualtrics or other online survey tools
• Experience using SPSS, R and/or other data management and analysis software
• Demonstrated ability to use collaborative tools such as Google Drive, Dropbox, Slack, MS Teams, in an academic and/or professional context
• Spanish/English language bilingual fluency

The expected pay range for this position is $26.34-$34.00 per hour.

How to Apply:
We invite you to apply for this position by clicking on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, you must submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.