Department

SSD: Economics - Staff and Temporary Employees

About the Department

For over a century, the Kenneth C. Griffin Department of Economics has been recognized as one of the world's leading centers for economic research and education. The Department's faculty have received numerous awards, including more Nobel Prize laureates and John Bates Clark medalists in economics than any other university. Among our faculty are many members of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and the Econometric Society.

Job Summary

Reporting to Professor John List, the Research Coordinator will collaborate with the Co-Principal Investigators of the social media study and the longitudinal Chicago Heights Early Childhood Study (CHECC). The Research Coordinator will assist with executing the study partnerships with school districts, supervising a team of field assessors and researchers, and collecting data from data share partners. In addition, the Research Coordinator will support the Thirty Million Words (TMW) Center for Early Learning + Public Health, a collaboration with the Economics Department, on a longitudinal study.

Responsibilities

Assist with the implementation of training materials, assessments, and new project procedures.
Conduct school district and parent outreach to schedule in-person study components.
Independently identify and recruit school districts to collaborate as partners.
Attend in-person study execution in schools.
Provide study details and presentations to school personnel.
Coordinate consistent data collection with existing data share agreement partners.
Coordinate outreach to TMW families.
Conduct TMW family visits.
Assign study personnel for the TMW family visits.
Attend on-campus meetings and events, if needed.
Supervise and train research support personnel and field assessors.
Coordinate research staff, assessors and research assistants' schedules for study timelines in schools.
May approve Research Assistants (student employees) hours in Workday.
Review of Orbit reports in Oracle to track study expenses.
Ensure financial budgets and expenses comply with university guidelines.
Partner with the Senior Administrator to ensure expenses and research staff salaries are allocated correctly.
Coordinate with the research team on the purchase of study materials.
Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
Takes responsibility for the following non-laboratory duties: transcribing and coding data; developing data collection instruments; presenting research; and recruiting and scheduling research subjects. Acquires higher-level skills and knowledge in the process.
Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

---

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

BA degree or higher.

Experience:

Field work experience.
Experience working with students and families.
Experience working with school district administration.

Technical Knowledge or Skills:

Knowledge of project management best practices.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Competencies

Demonstrated project management skills, including attention to operational and research detail and managing multiple projects efficiently.
Work both independently, in a self-directed manner, and as a team member.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce clear and compelling written materials geared towards technical and non-technical audiences.
Strong interest in development economics.
Knowledge and skills developed through work experience or training in early education, early childhood systems, applied research, or related discipline.

Application Documents

Cover Letter (required)
CV/Resume (required)
Three (3) Professional References (required)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

Drug Test Required

Health Screen Required

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$30.00 - $35.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

The University of Chicago's Annual Security & Fire Safety Report (Report) provides information about University offices and programs that provide safety support, crime and fire statistics, emergency response and communications plans, and other policies and information. The Report can be accessed online at: http://securityreport.uchicago.edu. Paper copies of the Report are available, upon request, from the University of Chicago Police Department, 850 E. 61st Street, Chicago, IL 60637.