Research Lab Coordinator, Department of Psychology

University of Denver•Denver, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences (CAHSS) at the University of Denver is the largest academic unit, encompassing over 21 departments, programs, schools, and centers. It serves nearly all 6,000 undergraduates and about one-third of them major in a CAHSS program. The Department of Psychology, a research-oriented unit, values a collaborative and integrative approach to psychological science, focusing on intellectual curiosity, innovation, and an inclusive environment. Its mission is to advance psychological science through collaborative scholarship, student education, and public contribution. The University of Denver is an R1 institution with 5800 undergraduates, 8000 graduate students, and 700+ full-time faculty, located in the vibrant Denver metro area. The specific position is for the ACCTION Team, or Dr. Smith’s lab, within the Department of Psychology. This team is dedicated to culturally responsive mental health interventions and assessments for Black, Indigenous, Latiné, and Multicultural youth with ADHD. The Research Lab Coordinator will assist Principal Investigators and the study team throughout all stages of foundation-funded and clinical science research studies, including community-based interventions. Key responsibilities involve IRB submission and maintenance, participant recruitment and enrollment, conducting research study visits, administering surveys, and managing data entry and cleaning. The role also includes administrative and clerical tasks such as scheduling, note-taking, record-keeping, database management, and purchasing supplies. The coordinator will work closely with project staff and community partners, requiring excellent interpersonal skills. This is a full-time, one-year, in-person position with a flexible schedule, requiring travel to various locations around metro Denver, and includes the University of Denver’s full benefits package.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
1-3 years of research experience (e.g., in an undergraduate lab, study coordinator role)
1-3 years of community engagement (e.g., volunteering with community groups, working with non-profits)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong problem solving skills
Strong organizational skills to support new lab setup
Strong interpersonal skills, particularly when working with adolescents and families
Strong statistical skills
Strong reasoning ability
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively and diplomatically with a variety of people in person, by phone, through written project materials and by email
Ability to draft narrative reports and correspondence
Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), SPSS, REDCap
Good analytical and problem-solving skills
Good organizational skills and attention to detail
Possess high degree of motivation and decision making skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, REDCap, Qualtrics
Prior experience working as a research assistant in psychology research
Fluency in Spanish
Familiarity with social media dissemination of research
Oral presentation skills to community partners
Familiarity with assessments (e.g., WISC, WIAT, WASI) and/or clinical interviews

Responsibilities

Assisting Principal Investigators and the study team with all stages of the research, including IRB submission and maintenance, recruiting/enrolling participants, running research study visits, administering surveys, and data entry and cleaning.
Outreach to participants, managing data, and data collection (e.g., participant enrollment, survey administration).
Community outreach and working with community partners.
Performing administrative and clerical tasks such as scheduling, note taking, other record keeping, database management, and purchasing office supplies and materials.
Conducting other research-related tasks (e.g., IRB, literature reviews, publication and grant support).
Attending administrative meetings.
Disseminating research on social media.
Supervising research assistants and supporting graduate students.
Performing other duties as assigned.