Senior Coordinator of Research Programs - Psychology
University of Illinois

Senior Coordinator of Research Programs - Psychology

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The Department of Psychology at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a Senior Coordinator of Research Programs position.

Job Summary
The Senior Coordinator will work closely with Dr. Fairbairn and other lab members to manage a research laboratory in the area of substance use research.

Duties & Responsibilities

Personnel Management
• Hiring, training, and managing laboratory staff.
• Providing troubleshooting support when issues arise with individual projects and backup coverage to experimental team members
• Supporting the development of trainees and the fostering of a positive working climate.
• Managing cross-project laboratory tasks and activities including laboratory training curriculums, laboratory gatherings, and the development and maintenance of the physical laboratory space

Communication, Partnership, and Reporting
• Composing reports and overseeing communications between the laboratory and regulatory agencies (Institutional Review Board Applications, National Institutes of Health reports)
• Overseeing communications and supporting positive partnerships between the laboratory and vendors, agencies, recruitment partners, and academic collaborators
• Oversight of financial, business, payment, payroll, and purchasing transactions, working closely with business and HR staff in the department.

New Research Directions
• New study startup and pilot data collection
• Setup of satellite laboratory locations
• Literature searching, data cleaning, proofreading, and data analysis in support of new research directions

Other Research Tasks
• Development and maintenance of an effective laboratory recruitment pipeline across studies
• Development of quality-control procedures to ensure data integrity and fidelity to research protocols.
• Providing oversight surrounding data quality and storage.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, health sciences, management, or a related discipline.
• One year of full-time research and/or project management experience or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters degree in psychology, neuroscience, management, business, communications, information science, or related disciplines
• Two years of full-time research and/or project management experience or equivalent
• Experience managing and mentoring staff
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• High levels of organization
• Ability to meet challenges with creative problem solving
• Attention to detail and ability to identify errors and inconsistencies
• Ability to perform complex tasks, organize and prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach, and mentor others
• Highly respected team player/learner and collaborative worker. Ability to work harmoniously with a wide range of constituencies, including faculty, staff, and students
• Basic literature searching, analysis, and data management skills
• Strong professionalism and judgement
• Ability to take ownership of and develop a sense of personal investment in professional leadership role
• Openness to longer-term career path in management and research leadership

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the deadline date. The budgeted salary range for the position is $48-60,000. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including equivalent years in rank, training, and field or discipline; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on December 20, 2024. To apply for this position, please create a candidate profile at https://jobs.illinois.edu, use the Apply Now button on the posting and upload your cover letter, resume, names and contact information (including email addresses) for three professional (not personal) references. Please remember to include specific information on how you meet the qualifications of the position in your application materials.

Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Catharine Fairbairn, cfairbai@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois must also comply with applicable federal export control laws and regulations and, as such, reserves the right to employ restricted party screening procedures for applicants.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1025224
Job Category: Research
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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