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Position Number 998674 Functional Title Project Coordinator Position Type Staff Position Eclass EP - EHRA 12 mo leave earning University Information

UNC Greensboro, located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina, is a higher-research activity university as classified by the Carnegie Foundation. Founded in 1891 and one of the original three UNC system institutions, UNCG is one of the most diverse universities in the state with nearly 20,000 students and over 2,700 faculty and staff members representing more than 90 nationalities. With 17 Division I athletic teams, 85 undergraduate degrees in over 100 areas of study, as well as 74 master’s and 32 doctoral programs, UNCG is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for academic excellence and value, with noted strengths in health and wellness, visual and performing arts, nursing, education, and more. For additional information, please visit uncg.edu and follow UNCG on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit

The Department of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) at the University of North Carolina, Greensboro is committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service regarding human development and close relationships, especially marital and family relationships, across the lifespan. Our objectives are to educate the next generation of HDFS professionals and scholars, to generate new knowledge and to foster the well-being of individuals and families in their everyday lives.

iGrow (Infant Growth and Development Study) will be an interdisciplinary, 5 year longitudinal study that follows a diverse group of 300 pregnant women from their third trimester until their children are 2 years old, funded by NIH. The purpose of the study is to test a biopsychosocial model of the early development of obesity risk that focuses on several key biological, psychological, and social factors. Key aims include understanding (1) factors that predict infant weight gain in the first 6 months of life, and (2) the ways in which this weight gain and infant’s social interactions with mothers in feeding and non-feeding contexts predict self-regulation and subsequent obesity risk at age 2.

Position Summary

This position is central to the research mission of the department and incorporates the educational mission given the Project Coordinator’s role in training, supervising, and evaluating students in their research experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

Required qualifications include a Masters or Doctoral Degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Psychology, Nutrition, Clinical Health Studies or a related field. The anticipated salary is $40,000 to $50,000 depending on credentials and experience and includes full benefits.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates Preferred Qualifications

Someone with prior research experience in a related area and strong organizational and leadership skills is preferred.

Special Instructions to Applicants Recruitment Range $40,000 - $50,000 Org #-Department Human Development & Family Studies - 12403 Job Open Date 06/14/2019 For Best Consideration Date Job Close Date 06/24/2019 Open Until Filled No FTE 1.000 Type of Appointment Permanent If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.

5/31/2023

Number of Months per Year 12 FLSA Exempt Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 75% Key Responsibility

Daily project implementation; hire, train, supervise and evaluate staff and student

Essential Tasks

The Project Coordinator will coordinate the day-to-day management of the project, and will work closely with the PI and Co-Investigators in hiring, training, and supervising the project staff. The Project Coordinator must be high level proficient in all data collection methods to facilitate training and supervision of staff and to allow him/her to collect data as needed. The Project Coordinator will coordinate staff training on behavioral coding projects and document inter-rater reliability at regular intervals and oversee the creation and maintenance of the project database. With consultation from Co-I’s, the Project Coordinator will help to hire, and then train, supervise, and evaluate research associates, graduate students, undergraduate research assistants, and interns in all data collection methods.

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 10% Key Responsibility

Preparing study materials and ensuring compliance with IRB

Essential Tasks

The Project Coordinator will work with Investigators to prepare and pilot data collection materials, staff manuals, etc. The Project Coordinator will also ensure that all materials and procedures are in compliance with IRB.

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 5% Key Responsibility

Lead Staff Meetings, Attend Meetings with PI/Co-PIs

Essential Tasks

The Project Coordinator will attend meetings with investigators to update them on the project, will plan and lead staff meetings.

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 5% Key Responsibility

Purchasing and Managing the Budget

Essential Tasks

Oversee inventories of supplies for study; Order supplies and equipment as needed, keep track of the budget.

Key Responsibilities

Percentage Of Time 5% Key Responsibility

Annual and Final Reports

Essential Tasks

Planning and assist PI in creating and submitting the annual and final reports for the grant.

ADA Checklist

ADA Checklist

R for Rare (0-30%), O for Occasional (30-60%), F for Frequent (60-90%), C for Constant (90-100%).

Physical Effort Hand Movement-Repetitive Motions - F, Holding - O, Reading - O, Writing - O, Eye-hand coordination - O, Vision-Color Distinction - R, Vision-Preparing/Analyzing figures - R, Hearing - O, Talking - F, Standing - O, Sitting - F, Walking - O, Lifting-0-30 lbs. - O, Pushing/Pulling - O, Climbing-Stairs - O, Bending - O, Squatting - R, Crawling - R, Reaching - R Work Environment Driving - Car/Truck - R, Inside - C Applicant Documents Required Documents

1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. List of References

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you have experience in research with human participants?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have experience in Research Administration with Post Award Responsibilities?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have experience using quantitative and qualitative research methods and training for human subjects research?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Please indicate how you learned of the vacant position for which you are applying:
   • SpartanTalent Website
   • Piedmont Triad Area Newspaper
   • The Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Other professional journal / website
   • NCWorks.gov
   • UNC School System Job Board
   • Personal Networking
   • Facebook
   • Twitter
   • Indeed.com
   • NorthCarolinaDiversity.com
   • Other
5. If you selected "Other", please provide the name of the resource here.

   (Open Ended Question)