Educational Research Associate (Bilingual)

University of Oklahoma • Tulsa, OK

105d • $45,000 - $48,000

About The Position

The Early Childhood Education Institute (ECEI) is seeking a Bilingual Research Associate to join a team conducting early childhood research-practice partnerships and longitudinal studies. Research Associates administer child assessments and classroom observations, conduct field-based research, and support CAP Tulsa and Educare projects, among others.

The position includes administering and scoring standardized child assessments and classroom observations; conducting site visits, interviews, and focus groups; collecting and managing quantitative and qualitative data; and maintaining accurate data systems. The associate also builds working relationships with project and department staff, faculty, early childhood professionals, and community partners, and contributes to stakeholder communication and meetings. Spanish fluency is required. Travel, including occasional overnight trips, is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Human Development, Child and Family Studies, Psychology, Education, or a related field.
• Two years of experience in research, early childhood education, or social services; experience may include direct work with children, program evaluation, data collection, or support roles in academic or community-based research settings.
• Clear and professional written and verbal communication, including presenting research to diverse audiences.
• Understanding of basic research methods, including collecting and analyzing quantitative and qualitative data.
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Excel, Access, Qualtrics, and other research data management programs.
• Proficiency with virtual meeting and collaboration platforms such as Zoom and Teams.
• Strong attention to detail in data collection, entry, and reporting.
• Willingness and ability to travel, including occasional overnight trips.
• Strong interpersonal skills, particularly when working with young children, families, program staff, and community members.
• Ability to protect sensitive data and follow research ethics, especially with children and families.
• Fluency in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Administer and score standardized child assessments and classroom observations, and maintain certification and reliability on required tools.
• Conduct field-based research, including site visits, interviews, focus groups, and classroom observations with children, families, educators, and administrators.
• Collect, enter, verify, and manage quantitative and qualitative data according to approved protocols.
• Help maintain organized and accurate data systems across digital and physical platforms.
• Build and maintain working relationships with project staff, department staff and faculty, early childhood professionals, and community partners.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to communication with stakeholders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level