Position Overview
We are seeking a research coordinator who speaks Spanish to join our IGDI Lab team. The coordinator will be employed at .50 time to support work within the Computer Adaptive Storybook Assessment (CASA) project. This position lasts the 2024-2025 academic year.
This project has developed a computer-adaptive language and early literacy storybook assessment for preschoolers who have limited language skills, delays or disorders, or are at risk for limited language development using a highly engaging, game-based application. Data collectors can give assessments in Spanish, English, or both languages. This position is in-person and will be housed at the Education Sciences Building.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct literature reviews
- Translate consent forms and family materials from Spanish to English
- Coordinate data collection in school settings, including communicating with teachers and supporting hourly data-collection employees
- Contribute to project dissemination efforts including technical reports, instructional videos, and resource materials for educators
- Organize and lead focus group sessions with educators
- Enter data and run descriptive analysis
- Communicate with IGDI Lab staff, attend all meetings
- Take notes at meetings and provide additional meeting support
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
All required qualifications must be documented on application materials.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience or a combination of education and work experience to equal 6 years.
- Spanish fluency (speaking, listening, reading, and writing)
- Interest in assessment and child development
- Experience with data collection, research methods, and writing
- Desire to work with educators and young children
- Reliable transportation for data collection efforts
- Attention to detail and autonomous worker
- Capacity to use and navigate digital applications
Preferred Qualifications
- Early literacy assessment or related assessment experience
- Experience with educational technology
- Ability to work well with diverse populations.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume. The cover letter should detail interest in the position and background/experience relative to each of the required qualifications, as well as applicable preferred qualifications.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.
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