Research Associate I -Data Collection Project Coordinator-Jane Addams Sponsor Projects(Hourly)
The Research Associate I serves as a Data Collection Project Coordinator supporting community-based research projects at the Confidential Client. This role involves coordinating data collection activities, training and supporting community research assistants, maintaining communication with community partners, and ensuring methodological consistency across multiple sites. The position requires strong organizational and communication skills to facilitate collaboration between research teams and community stakeholders.
About Careertakes
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Key Responsibilities
Support community-engaged research studies by performing data collection, preparing data for analysis, and coordinating project activities across sites. Duties include:
- Conduct surveys, interviews and observations according to established research protocols
- Prepare, clean and document data for analysis; execute basic analyses and summarize results
- Maintain detailed records and prepare written reports of study activities and outcomes
- Perform literature searches as needed to support study planning and interpretation
- Order study supplies, maintain inventories, and process required study paperwork
- Coordinate recruitment, scheduling and methodological consistency across partner sites
- Help address field challenges and maintain communication between community partners and the research team
- Participate in special projects and perform related duties as assigned
Department Specific Duties
- Collaborate with the Principal Investigator (PI) to train and support Community Research Assistants
- Participate in introductory meetings with community partners to establish working relationships and clarify roles and expectations
- Support Community Research Assistants and community partners to establish a Community Advisory Board
- Coordinate and monitor data collection across sites to support timely completion and methodological fidelity
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in social science or a related field required
- Knowledge of fundamental research concepts, practices and procedures
- Entry‑level knowledge of research methods (qualitative and/or quantitative)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with community-based or multi-site research, survey administration, or research coordination is a plus
- Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to work with community partners and research teams
Compensation & Employment Type
- Rate: $75 per hour
- Employment type: Contract and/or Full-time
- This position is not eligible for benefits
Additional Information & Compliance
Confidential Client (via Careertakes) is committed to equitable hiring practices. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. Careertakes and our client may use AI tools to assist with initial application review or resume screening; however, AI does not replace human decision-making and final hiring decisions are made by people.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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