Research Coordinator
Wellesley College

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Job Posting Title
Research Coordinator

Job Description Summary
Admin Non-Exempt

Job Description
The Research Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the research participant pool; supporting the Research Committee; executing the procedures for the Ethics Review Committee; supervising the use of research space in shared research suites; overseeing and maintaining computer laboratories, AV equipment, tests and measures files; updating and compiling Research Methods Handbooks; providing logistical support for research methods courses; supervising and training student employees; and providing logistical and technical support in the use of online platforms for recruiting, scheduling, and testing participants.

Primary Responsibility:

• Oversee the departmental research participant pool (25%)
• Support the use of software for research design and analysis, and platforms for administering and participating in studies run remotely (25%)
• Facilitate the work of the Research Committee and the Ethics Review Committee (20%)
• Oversee and maintain computer laboratories, AV equipment, tests and measures files, and research methods handbook (20%)
• Supervise the use of research space in compliance with departmental rules and health and safety protocols (10%)

Skills and Abilities:

• Strong computer skills required, including capacity to support high-level student and faculty use of SPSS, Qualtrics, MTurk, and experimental presentation systems (e.g., Testable, PsychoPy).
• Knowledge of R preferred.
• Must be willing to continue acquiring and developing research skills on the job including data analysis, data visualization, and experimental preparation.
• Strong organizational and written and oral communication skills required.
• Capacity to work independently while keeping supervisors apprised of progress is a must.
• Ability to operate and maintain audio-visual equipment is necessary.
• Must be able to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Other:

• This is a full time, 43-week fixed term position. Typically working (August 22 - June 16). Benefits available
• All employees hired after August 2, 2021 are required to upload proof of vaccination and booster against COVID-19, subject to approved medical or religious exemptions or disability accommodations.

Worker Sub-Type
Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type
Full time

EEO Statement
At Wellesley, we embrace and honor difference and diversity. We believe the best ideas-the best solutions-draw on a range of voices, perspectives, and experiences. As a college, and as a community, we are dedicated to assuring that all members for the Wellesley community have an equal opportunity to flourish.

Wellesley College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Wellesley College and all its subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that Wellesley College and all of its subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. Candidates who believe they can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply.

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