Project Coordinator

Position Information

Job Title Project Coordinator Department Sociology Research Lab - 21803 Pay Grade 7 Job Category Administrative Job Summary

The Project Manager will report to Dr. Kelly N. Foster, Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Applied Social Research Lab. The Project Manager will work to support faculty-initiated research projects as well as client-funded and grant-funded research projects.

The Project Manager will serve as the main point of contact for assigned projects with the university, funder, community partners, and all ETSU project personnel. They will be responsible for securing and maintaining IRB approval (where appropriate) for all project-related activities. The Project Manager will assist faculty and administrative staff with grant proposals and budget worksheets and assist in client development and identification of grant opportunities for ASRL. S/he will work with other faculty and staff on the development of related reports, presentations, and publications. The Project Manager will be responsible for the setup and implementation of data capture systems for data collection and management, work with Qualtrics on survey design and data capture, participate in ongoing process evaluation to ensure project milestones are met and manage all scheduling and travel related to assigned projects in addition to other duties as assigned.

This position is fully in-person.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:

• Paid time off & leave

• 17 paid holidays

• Educational Assistance

• Health and life insurance

• Retirement

• Access to University facilities and services and much more!

Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to effectively manage tasks, prioritize assignments, coordinate and plan meetings, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to create complex spreadsheets, use advanced formulas, and analyze data sets to support decision-making processes.

• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with colleagues, clients, students, and stakeholders at all levels.

• Ability to promptly address inquiries, provide support, and adapt to changing priorities as needed.

• Ability to develop, monitor, and maintain budgets to ensure financial stability and efficiency.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Experience with research design and methodologies and academic research.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Sociology or a similar discipline.

• Experience with research project coordination/management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Sociology or a similar discipline.

• Experience with SPSS and Qualtrics.

• Experience with Canva, Adobe, or other design or data visualization programs.

• Experience in academic research.

Salary $43,900

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AS01378P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? No Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? Yes FLSA Status Dependent Upon Salary Open Date 06/13/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants