Data Collector

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is located in Georgia and may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, including a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station. The FPG Child Development Institute is evaluating the Georgia Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program. The Data Collector conducts in-person classroom observations at participating sites using standardized protocols and gathers, prepares, manages, organizes, scores, and electronically enters evaluation data. The role also involves communicating with study participants and FPG personnel. The position requires completing CLASS 2nd Edition Observer and ELLCO certification, training to reliability on data collection procedures and measures, and maintaining that reliability throughout the project. Data collectors schedule site visits, prepare forms, follow study protocols, collect classroom-quality data, complete and mail forms, and collaborate with the team to keep data collection on schedule. Data management duties include scoring, reviewing, cleaning, coding, labeling, entering, and tracking data; maintaining project records; organizing secure temporary data storage; correcting errors; and incorporating feedback from FPG project staff. General project duties include protecting confidentiality, communicating with a supervisor in Chapel Hill through meetings and other contacts, submitting weekly travel and per diem reimbursement documentation through Concur, and completing additional training, meetings, or project coordination tasks as assigned. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

Requirements

Ability to conduct in-person classroom observations in Georgia and follow detailed standardized study protocols.
Must test and pass CLASS 2nd Edition Observer and ELLCO certification.
Must train to reliability on data collection procedures and measures and maintain reliability throughout the project.
Ability to complete data collection forms accurately and thoroughly and manage data according to project protocol.
Ability to use project equipment, Excel, and Qualtrics for data entry and tracking.
Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding data and participants.
Ability to communicate regularly and respond in a timely manner to project staff and the supervisor.
Ability to complete travel and per diem reimbursement documentation using the Concur Travel System.

Responsibilities

Conduct in-person classroom observations at participating sites in Georgia using standardized protocols.
Complete CLASS 2nd Edition Observer and ELLCO certification and train to and maintain reliability on data collection procedures and measures.
Schedule data collection visits by calling sites and sending follow-up emails.
Prepare data collection forms before site visits.
Follow detailed study protocols when collecting data, including classroom-quality measures.
Complete data collection forms carefully, accurately, and thoroughly, and mail data to FPG according to protocol.
Work with the team to complete data collection as scheduled.
Score, review, clean, and code data after collection.
Ensure data are correctly identified and labeled.
Enter and track data using project equipment, Excel, and Qualtrics.
Maintain records of evaluation-study data status according to project protocol.
Communicate updates and respond in a timely, ongoing manner to FPG project staff.
Organize and maintain secure temporary data storage.
Review entered data, correct errors promptly, and incorporate feedback from FPG project staff.
Maintain confidentiality regarding data and participants.
Communicate regularly with the supervisor in Chapel Hill through meetings, conference calls, telephone contacts, and email as needed.
Complete travel and per diem reimbursement documentation accurately and submit it weekly to FPG administration staff through Concur.
Complete additional tasks as assigned, such as attending training or meetings and participating in basic project coordination with teachers.