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The SCALE Initiative of the Stanford Accelerator for Learning, housed at Stanford Graduate School of Education, is seeking a Research & Data Coordinator to work on our team. The SCALE initiative works to equalize and improve educational opportunities for students by supporting implementation of the most promising educational practices. This position will provide data support for several fast-paced research projects within the SCALE Initiative, including National Student Support Accelerator research projects.
This position is a 1-year fixed term appointment based on Stanford University’s main campus. Consideration will be given to a hybrid work schedule (partially onsite and offsite work), subject to operational need. Interested candidates should include a resume and cover letter describing why they are interested in this position at this stage in their career.
What You’ll Do:
The Research & Data Coordinator will be responsible for supporting research-related administrative and operational work. Reporting to the Director of Research, this individual will take part in study implementation, namely data collection, quality assurance of data, and reporting. Data collection activities will consist primarily of interviews, as well as surveys and secondary data. The individual will engage with external stakeholders as part of multiple research partnerships. The position requires independent work to meet competing deadlines well as collaboration with the Research Team. Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an inclusive environment.
Core duties will include:
- Support the collection, management, and cleaning of data, including interview data.
- Design and customize reports based upon data in the database. Support the oversight and monitoring of regulatory compliance for utilization of the data.
- Contribute to the overall research program, including support and oversight of IRBs and DUAs and supporting the organizing, writing and reporting on grants.
- Assist with the development and design of research findings for written reports to internal and external stakeholders.
- Conduct literature searches, and write literature summaries and manuscripts, as requested by the Director of Research and/or Faculty Lead.
- Employ new and existing tools to interpret, analyze, and visualize relationships in data.
- Create databases and reports and perform analyses appropriate to data and reporting requirements, as requested by the Director of Research and/or Faculty Lead. Serve as a resource for non-routine inquiries such as requests for statistics or surveys.
- Collaborate with and support faculty and research staff on data collection and analysis methods.
- Participate in project planning and strategic thinking for overall growth and direction of research teams’ projects and activities.
What You’ll Bring:
Education & Experience
Bachelor of Arts degree in an applicable social science related field, or combination of education and relevant experience in an applicable social science.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 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.
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior experience conducting interviews for research purposes, particularly with educators, education leaders and policy makers as participants.
- Understanding of and/or prior experience working within the US public K-12 education system.
- Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to set priorities and manage multiple projects. Prior experience communicating findings to diverse audiences, in both oral and written formats.
Work Standards:
Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide.
How to Apply!
We invite you to apply for this position through Stanford’s Career Search. Locate the job requisition ID and click on the “Apply for Job” button. To be considered, you must submit a cover letter and résumé along with your online application.
Finalists must successfully complete a background check prior to working at Stanford University. Applicants to this position must be available to work in the United States without sponsorship for 2 years or more.
