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Virginia Commonwealth University

Research Coordinator

Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214


Research Coordinator

Benefits of working at VCU

All full-time university staff are eligible for VCU's robust benefits package that includes: comprehensive health benefits, paid annual and holiday leave granted up front, generous tuition benefit, retirement planning and savings options, tax-deferred annuity and cash match programs, employee discounts, well-being resources, abundant opportunities for career development and advancement, and more. Learn more about VCU's benefits here.

Job Code34061N

Recruitment PoolAll Applicants

Posting Numberreq6016

UnitSchool Of Social Work MBU

DepartmentSchool of Social Work

Department Website Linksocialwork.vcu.edu

LocationVCU

Address1000 Floyd Ave, Richmond, VA 23284 USA

Duties & Responsibilities

Founded in 1917, VCU's School of Social Work is a long-established leader in social work education and research. With BSW, MSW, and PhD programs, as well as fully online and on-campus learning modalities, ours is one of the largest accredited, comprehensive social work programs in the United States. VCU is a preeminent national, urban public university and health sciences center. One of only 28 public universities nationwide designated as both a Carnegie designated Research Intensive (R1) and Community Engaged University, VCU was also recently recognized as a Minority Serving Institution. We are located in the capital city of Richmond, recently ranked among the top 25 places to live in the U.S.

The mission of the VCU School of Social Work is to prepare professional social workers as practitioners, scholars and leaders; to generate research and scholarship that advances knowledge and practice; and to improve quality of life in local, state, national, international and professional communities. Guided by principles of social and economic justice in a diverse and multicultural society, our programs focus on service to and empowerment of people who experience oppression or vulnerability due to inadequate and/or inequitable distribution of personal, social or institutional resources. Our faculty and staff have articulated Commitments to Social and Racial Justice, which guide our priorities and decision-making. We seek candidates with demonstrated experience and commitments to advancing these priorities through their research and scholarship, teaching, and service.

Summary

The VCU School of Social Work invites applications for a Research Coordinator position with a focus on social determinants of health and prevention sciences. The Research Coordinator will join a vibrant research team at Innovation in Child and Family Wellness (Innovative Wellness) Research at VCU. This role involves conducting research on the prevention of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), the promotion of child well-being, and the efficacy of a trauma-informed preventive intervention. There will be considerable opportunities for the Research Coordinator to participate in program evaluation, implementation of prevention programs, project coordination, recruitment, data collection and analysis, manuscript preparation, and grant writing. The position will entail some supervision and collaboration with graduate students, research assistants, and undergraduate students in the lab. All staff positions require the completion of a 1-year probationary period based on performance.

Qualifications

Minimum QualificationsMaster's degree in social work, psychology, public health, or a related discipline required.Demonstrated experience in conducting intervention research, including focus groups, in-depth interviews, and curriculum development.Possess strong initiative and communication skills.Proficient in working with research data and performing relevant data analysis.Proven track record of working with diverse child and youth populations.Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in social work, psychology, public health, or a related discipline is preferred.Previous experience in intervention research areas, including trauma-informed care, social-emotional learning and development, and evaluation research, are highly desirable.Strong interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills are essential.Prior experience in intervention implementation and evaluation, as well as those who have experience teaching and working with youth in school or community settings.

FLSAUniversity Employee

Job FTE1.0

Exemption StatusNon-Exempt

Restricted PositionYes

E-ClassUF - University Employee FT

Job CategoryAcademic Professional

ORP EligibleNo

Salary Range$45,000-$50,000

Compensation TypeSalaried

Target Hire Date

Contact Information for Candidates

Sunny Shinsshin@vcu.edu

Documents Needed to ApplyCover Letter, Resume, List of Three References, Scholarly Writing Sample