DATA AND RESEARCH COORDINATOR

University of Texas Rio Grande Valley•Edinburg, TX

31d

About The Position

To provide support in the coordination of all phases and activities of research projects. Responsible for the collection and analysis of data in preparation for publishing research findings of all projects and programs. Description of Duties Coordinates research and data collection procedures. Summarizes and interprets research findings. Performs quantitative and qualitative data analysis. Develops and edits manuscripts for publication and grants for submission. Develops surveys and instruments for data collection. Supervises data entry operation and procedures. Generates and distributes reports for the project and/or program. Identifies and pursues grant opportunities by drafting proposals and applications. Assists PI in overseeing fiscal management of grant funded projects. May prepare and conduct presentations with respect to the program and/or project's research findings. May perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited University.
Three (3) years experience in data collection, program evaluation, assessment and research, educational research, including report and/or manuscript writing, or
One (1) year of the required experience with a Masters Degree.
Proficiency in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and procedures
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with presentational and interpersonal skills
Effective organizational skills strongly desired

Nice To Haves

Master's degree or ongoing progress towards completion of a Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Coordinates research and data collection procedures.
Summarizes and interprets research findings.
Performs quantitative and qualitative data analysis.
Develops and edits manuscripts for publication and grants for submission.
Develops surveys and instruments for data collection.
Supervises data entry operation and procedures.
Generates and distributes reports for the project and/or program.
Identifies and pursues grant opportunities by drafting proposals and applications.
Assists PI in overseeing fiscal management of grant funded projects.
May prepare and conduct presentations with respect to the program and/or project's research findings.
May perform other duties as assigned