The Highlights: The part-time Research Coordinator will conduct recruitment and qualitative interviews for a study of sexual assault survivors' experiences obtaining civil no contact orders. 

What You'll Do:

Attending regular meetings with the Principal Investigator for supervision and debriefing

Participating in IRB training and trainings on recruiting and interviewing sexual assault survivors

Recruiting potential research participants via phone and email and scheduling interviews

Traveling to conduct in person interviews, conducting informed consent and interviews in person and via zoom. In doing so, adhere to all IRB procedures including maintaining participant confidentiality and privacy, informed consent, and data storage

Sending interviews to be transcribed by a professional transcription company

Overseeing undergraduate research assistants in checking and de-identifying transcription procedures

Meeting with community partners regarding study design, procedures, recruitment, and interviewing

If time allows, conducting preliminary analyses of interview data

Percent times are estimates and may change depending on project needs.

Coordinator may help supervisor 1-5 undergraduate research assistants in de-identifying and checking transcripts. Coordinator will be responsible for setting times to meet with undergraduates and make decisions regarding checking transcriptions. Hiring decisions will be made by the PI.

 

What You'll Need:

 

• Applicants must have completed their B.A. in psychology or a related discipline.
• Periodically spend extended time standing, periodically lift more than 25 pounds
• Must be reliable, task-oriented, self-motivated, with attention to detail
• Must be capable of coordinating daily tasks, communicating effectively, and working as directed
• Must possess strong writing skills

Note that this position is funded by a grant source.  If the grant terminates for any reason, or if the grant funding is lost or reduced for any reason, your employment with the university will be immediately discontinued. 

Some weekend and evening availability is expected.

Applicants with a master’s in psychology or a related discipline or applicant currently in a PhD program in psychology or a related discipline are preferred. Applicants with prior experience working with gender-based violence survivors are preferred. Bilingual interviewers are preferred, particularly interviewers who speak Spanish.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Full-Time Benefits
• Part-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS) 
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act 


DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.