Research Project Coordinator - 530353

The University of Alabama•Tuscaloosa, AL

1d•$44,200 - $55,300•Remote

About The Position

The Research Project Coordinator supports the overall development of research project(s). Assists with project design, management, and implementation. Promotes the project and serves as liaison between the project and contacts internal and external to the University. May supervise students, provide general office assistance, create promotional materials, and assist in the development of other potential projects. The Autism Collaborative Project will work in partnership with the Alabama Department of Mental Health (ADMH) to assess and improve autism services throughout the state. Focus groups, listening sessions, and a gaps analysis will take place to assess existing services and gaps in resources. The results of data gathered will be used to develop a formal training plan and learning collaborative with autism providers and families. The learning collaborative will involve several cohorts and intensive training opportunities at various regions throughout the state, and will involve both live in-person or virtual sessions, and asynchronous sessions of pre-recorded webinars and online learning modules. The Project will also include engagement with various conferences and training opportunities related to autism resources, services, and training strategies. The Research Project Coordinator will help to coordinate and complete all project related activities. Will have the responsibility of coordinating a variety of activities, materials, and information to support the development and implementation efforts of the Autism Collaborative project. Will serve as the liaison between the Autism Collaborative and community partners in the coordination of training and outreach. Coordinate administrative and training services through the Autism Project, including the development, implementation, and assessment of the learning collaborative. Serves as an Autism Collaborative Project Liaison with program constituent groups and conducts presentations with appropriate audiences. This position involves a high degree of complexity and creative thinking skills and a foundation of autism service provision and behavioral health knowledge.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher
Some experience coordinating projects
Strong organizational skills as evidenced by work history
Able to work independently using sound judgment and solid decision-making skills to solve problems and to work through barriers that may impact progress
Program evaluation or applied research expertise
Experience with basic office software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in a behavioral health-related field, including applied behavioral sciences, psychology, or social work
Two (2) years of experience working directly with autism
Experience providing ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) services or certification as a BCBA strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Supports the overall development of research project(s).
Assists with project design, management, and implementation.
Promotes the project and serves as liaison between the project and contacts internal and external to the University.
May supervise students.
May provide general office assistance.
May create promotional materials.
May assist in the development of other potential projects.
Coordinate and complete all project related activities for the Autism Collaborative project.
Coordinate a variety of activities, materials, and information to support the development and implementation efforts of the Autism Collaborative project.
Serve as the liaison between the Autism Collaborative and community partners in the coordination of training and outreach.
Coordinate administrative and training services through the Autism Project, including the development, implementation, and assessment of the learning collaborative.
Serve as an Autism Collaborative Project Liaison with program constituent groups.
Conduct presentations with appropriate audiences.