Path Program Research Coordinator (Part-Time)

New York University:

NYU - NY

Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development:

Office of Research:

Institute of Human Development and Social Change Description:

New York University (NYU) is seeking a Research Coordinator to support the implementation and evaluation of the Path Program , a school-based inclusion model that creates new paths to success for students who can benefit from focused emotional and behavioral support, specifically those who have the potential to be classified as having emotional disabilities. The Path Program is a New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) Specialized Program developed through a Research-Practice-Policy Partnership between NYU and NYCPS. The Research Coordinator will play a key role in coordinating research activities, supporting program development, and facilitating collaboration among research, practice, and policy partners. The Coordinator will work collaboratively with graduate and undergraduate research assistants. This position also involves working with schools, families, and practice partners, including regular school visits and coordination across multiple groups. The ideal candidate will approach partnerships from a place of humility and mutualism by engaging deeply and respectfully with practice and policy partners and prioritizing their perspectives in the partnership. This position is ideal for candidates interested in applied education research, school-based research-practice partnerships, and mixed-methods program evaluation.

Key Responsibilities:

Data Collection and Management Revise surveys, interview, and focus group protocols Coordinate and conduct data collection and classroom observations in partner schools Manage, check, and clean incoming data Support analysis of qualitative and quantitative data Coordinate writing and dissemination of findings with research and school partners Research Implementation and Compliance Manage IRB protocols, modifications, and compliance requirements Track research team certifications and school-based clearances Develop and implement family and staff consent procedures Create accessible recruitment materials and track consent completion Partnership Coordination Coordinate Community Council recruitment and meetings Collaborate with school leaders and partner organizations Coordinate Research-Practice Partnership (RPP) meetings Support communication and data-sharing across partners Program Evaluation & Development Co-design and administer pre-service, mid-year, and training surveys Analyze training feedback and prepare report-backs Conduct literature reviews to inform program development Co-present research findings to school staff and partners In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly base rate for this position is $24-$34/hour. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer. Per NYU's remote-work policy, this position is expected to be in-person. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Required Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, public policy, public health, or related field 2+ years of research coordination experience Experience with applied or school-based research Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis Strong organizational and project management skills Preferred Master's degree in education, psychology, public policy, public health, or related field Experience working in research-practice partnerships Experience working with or attending New York City Public Schools Experience with IRB and human subjects research Experience conducting classroom observations Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

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