Temporary Research Lab Coordinator

Department ​
 
Crown: Unassigned Positions

About the Department

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As one of the first schools of social work in the United States, the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice has shaped the field for more than 100 years. As part of the University of Chicago, the Crown Family School shares the University's core values and distinctive intellectual culture. Crown Family School faculty, staff and students focus on identifying solutions to complex problems affecting society’s most marginalized individuals and communities through the integration of research, training, and direct community engagement. Guided by an interdisciplinary tradition, Crown Family School scholars conduct innovative research to address interconnected social challenges such as educational inequality, health disparities, crime and violence, poverty, and child and family welfare—working at multiple scales, from individual to policy-level interventions. The Crown Family School is the home of several academic centers. These include the Susan and Richard Kiphart Center for Global Health and Social Development, the Urban Education Institute (UEI), the Chicago Center for Youth Violence Prevention, the Center for Health Administration Studies, the Smart Decarceration Project, the Employment Instability, Family Well-being, and Social Policy Network (EINet), and the Network for College Success. Today, our work has never been more important. More than 8,000 Crown Family School graduates in the US and globally hold leadership positions in academia, at nonprofits, and at governmental agencies – committed to create a more just and more humane society through principles of inclusion, equity, and diversity.

Job Information ​
 

Job Summary:

The Positive Urban Research and Prevention of Suicide Experiences (PURPOSE) Lab is a new research group formed at the University of Chicago and is led by Dr. Janelle Goodwill, faculty member in the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice (Principal Investigator). 

The mission of the PURPOSE lab is to develop research materials and resources that aid in mitigating racial disparities in suicide and other adverse mental health outcomes among historically excluded and understudied populations. The PURPOSE lab also aims to support the mental health needs of residents on Chicago’s South Side, with a particular focus on building relationships with communities surrounding the University of Chicago campus. 

The Temporary Research Lab Coordinator will work directly under the supervision of Dr. Goodwill to carry out tasks related to the day-to-day function of this new research team. Moreover, the Lab Coordinator will also work with Dr. Goodwill to build a team of undergraduate, graduated, and community-member research assistants. 

This posting is for a temporary position (up to 1,000 total hours or 6 months, whichever comes first) with the possibility of extension into a regular part-time position at the end of the term. Opportunity for position renewal will be based on employee performance.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day tasks and operations of multiple ongoing research projects.

• Assist the Principal Investigator in carrying out tasks related to the development, implementation, and completion of federal or foundation grant submissions and individual research studies.

• Arrange meetings with community partners, potential collaborators, and funders.

• Schedule participant interviews and distribute participant research incentives.

• Supervise undergraduate and master’s level research assistants.

• Oversee scheduling logistics for research team meetings.

• Maintain detailed and accurate records of research processes.

• Maintain research lab website updates.

• Prepare lab reports, meeting minutes, and materials for public audiences.

• Must adhere to strict data security policies, including the handling of personally identifiable information. (PII) and personal health information (PHI) as required by local, state, and federal regulatory policies.  

• Perform additional related tasks as needed.

Competencies:

• Experience working on topics related to mental health, race, and well-being.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Power Point, Word, Google Docs, Google Sheets, etc.

• Ability to work independently and in teams efficiently.

Additional Requirements ​​
 

Education, Experience, or Certifications:

Education:

• Degree in social work, psychology, public health, sociology required.

Experience:

• Prior experience in working in research teams and community-based projects required.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• 6-month commitment with the potential to extend upon satisfactory work performance.

• Temporary, part-time; non-benefits eligible.

Required Documents:

• Resume

• Cover letter

• Three (3) References

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

Benefit Eligibility ​
 
No

Requires Compliance with University Covid-19 Vaccination Requirement
 

No

Pay Frequency ​
 
Hourly

Pay Range
 
Depends on Qualifications

Scheduled Weekly Hours ​
 
15

Union ​
 
Non-Union

Job is Exempt
 
No

Drug Test Required
 
No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
 
No

Health Screen Required
No

Posting Date ​
 
2022-11-30-08:00

Remove from Posting On or Before ​
 
2023-05-30-07:00

Posting Statement: ​​
 

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