Project Coordinator

Arizona State University

Project Coordinator

Sanford Harmony Institute

Campus: Tempe

105932BR

Job Description

The T. Denny Sanford Harmony Institute (harmonyinstitute.asu.edu) at Arizona State University is seeking a full-time Project Coordinator. We are looking for someone who has the skills and values to facilitate the important research efforts involving children’s relationships in school and the impact these have on their social and academic success.

The Project Coordinator will work closely with the Institute’s research team members, contributing to the effective implementation and execution of the research. The work involves planning, organizing, coordinating, and executing project activities to ensure timely and successful completion of the research project’s goals.

Salary Range

$44,900 - $62,000 per year; DOE

Close Date

18-November-2024

Essential Duties

• Contribute to planning for, implementing, and monitoring of research related to children’s school-based relationships and success
• Facilitate the engagement of schools, teachers, families, and/or children in research
• Prepare research materials in collaboration with other research personnel as needed
• Work with schools, teachers, families, and/or children to collect data
• Assist with data management
• Document timelines, progress, and outcomes of research
• Attend research project meetings
• Other responsibilities might include conducting literature reviews, helping incubate new ideas, and contributing to the presentation and dissemination of research findings
• Contribute to a positive work environment
• Establish good communication with Institute faculty, staff, students, affiliates, and community members
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 2 years related experience; OR, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working on a developmental or educational research project preferred.
• Preference for Master’s degree in any area related to child and family sciences (e.g., Family and Human Development, Psychology).
• Experience with data software such as Excel, ACCESS, or SPSS preferred.

Working Environment

• Activities may be performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse. Activities may also be performed in community settings, involving standing, walking, bending, and transporting project items.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities, which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Ability to clearly communicate to perform essential functions.

Department Statement

For the tenth year in a row, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university's culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all nine years the category has existed. 

ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way. To learn more about how Knowledge Enterprise is a place for your career to grow, visit https://research.asu.edu/about-us/careers. 

At Knowledge Enterprise, Sanford Harmony Institute, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value your unique background and perspective, and you may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles on our team. 

Working at ASU has additional perks and OUTSTANDING benefits, which include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities; and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator. 

ASU Statement

Arizona State University is a new model for American higher education, an unprecedented combination of academic excellence, entrepreneurial energy and broad access. This New American University is a single, unified institution comprising four differentiated campuses positively impacting the economic, social, cultural and environmental health of the communities it serves. Its research is inspired by real world application blurring the boundaries that traditionally separate academic disciplines. ASU serves more than 100,000 students in metropolitan Phoenix, Arizona, the nation's fifth largest city. ASU champions intellectual and cultural diversity, and welcomes students from all fifty states and more than one hundred nations across the globe.

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Background Check Statement

ASU conducts pre-employment screening for all positions which includes a criminal background check, verification of work history, academic credentials, licenses, and certifications. Employment is contingent upon successful passing of the background check.

Instructions to Apply

Application deadline is 3:00PM Arizona time on the date indicated.

Please include all employment information in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position.

Resume and cover letter should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

ASU does not pay for travel expenses associated with interviews, unless otherwise indicated.

Only electronic applications are accepted for this position.

IMPORTANT NOTE: What is the meaning of “equivalent combination” in the minimum qualifications? It means one year of higher education or 24 credit hours, is equal to one year of experience. For example, a four year Bachelor’s degree is equal to four years of experience.

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