Senior Program Coordinator

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

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About The Position

The Promoting Ethnic Racial Socialization and Identity (PERSI) Lab, directed by Dr. Esther Calzada, seeks a Senior Program Coordinator to support the implementation of community-engaged research focused on advancing the wellbeing of young children and families from historically marginalized communities. Grounded in Dr. Calzada’s work, the lab examines how cultural values, ethnic-racial socialization, parenting practices, and systemic inequities shape children’s mental health, social-emotional development, and early academic outcomes. The Senior Program Coordinator will play a central role in coordinating research and outreach activities that integrate culturally responsive approaches and community partnerships. This includes collaborating closely with community-based organizations, schools, and families to support data collection, develop culturally informed resources, and promote strengths-based frameworks that highlight resilience, such as ethnic identity and family processes. This position also manages the day-to-day operations of the lab and supports a collaborative team of graduate students and undergraduate research assistants. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, experience engaging diverse communities, and a demonstrated interest in equity-focused, community-based research and interventions that aim to reduce disparities in child development and family wellbeing.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience collaborating with community-based organizations, schools, healthcare settings, and/or populations in the Greater New Orleans area.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Flexibility to work occasional evenings and weekends as required.
• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, public health, education, psychology, or a related field AND one (1) year of related professional experience OR High School Diploma with 4 years of related professional experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with participant recruitment and community outreach strategies.
• Experience developing outreach materials, social media content, or public-facing resources.
• Familiarity with human subjects research (e.g., IRB processes).
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish/English).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research and outreach activities that integrate culturally responsive approaches and community partnerships.
• Collaborate closely with community-based organizations, schools, and families to support data collection.
• Develop culturally informed resources.
• Promote strengths-based frameworks that highlight resilience, such as ethnic identity and family processes.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the lab.
• Support a collaborative team of graduate students and undergraduate research assistants.

What This Job Offers

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