Research Support Specialist

Gallaudet University•Washington, DC

2d•$23 - $30

About The Position

Gallaudet University, federally chartered in 1864, is a bilingual, diverse, multicultural institution of higher education that ensures the intellectual and professional advancement of Deaf and hard of hearing individuals through American Sign Language and English. Gallaudet maintains a proud tradition of research and scholarly activity and prepares its graduates for career opportunities in a highly competitive, technological, and rapidly changing world. Reporting to the Director of Modality, Acquisition, Cognition Lab, the Research Support Specialist provides support to the operations of the NIH-funded Protactile Kids (PTK) project.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
A minimum of one year of experience with office administration, program coordination, or a related field
Ability to communicate in American Sign Language.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

Supports the Director with the logistics of feedback and evaluations with the team to ensure a productive and collaborative work environment.
Monitors PTK project activities and logistics from initiation to completion, including reinforcing and supervising team responsibilities, developing work plans, ensuring adherence to timelines, quality standards, and grant budget.
Coordinates and engages in dissemination activities to promote and share project findings, including organizing and participating in workshops, training, presentations, and publishing peer-reviewed papers.
Coordinates logistics on PTK research activities with the Director and PTK team members, including PTK managers and the Co-Navigator coordinator.
Assists immersive Protactile training and support for PTK’s hires, including PT experts and mentors, co-navigators, and parents of enrolled and prospective DB kids.
Assists the Director with the development of project operating protocols to support consistency in project operations and monitoring, and performance data collection.
Assists the Director with identifying and applying for new funding opportunities.
Assists the Director in coordinating staffing needs, staffing, and budgeting decisions.
Establishes and maintains a positive and supportive working relationship with co-workers and supervisors.
Demonstrates a genuine commitment to belonging in the workplace and participates in activities and workshops to foster continuous learning.
Serves as a mandatory reporter under Title IX; and commits to completing Title IX training and other compliance requirements on an annual basis.
Prioritizes safety in the workplace as a collective responsibility for the well-being of employees and fosters a culture of safety that is integral to our success, including strict adherence to safety procedures and protocols, as well as promptly reporting any safety hazards or incidents.
Performs related and other duties as needed.