Research Program Administration Officer I (Temporary) (Part-Time)

This temporary position is expected to last less than six months from the hire date.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability programs; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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• Assists point of contact for research project via telephone, in-person contact, and written communication.
• Supports scheduling of data collection interviews with recruited families.
• Assists in coordinating logistics, scheduling, and travel, of other research personnel during data collection.
• Assists with managing social media accounts and project website.
• Supports the investigative team to ensure all project goals and major tasks are effectively planned and executed on schedule.
• Assist with the activities of other personnel on the project (e.g., undergraduate students, graduate students).
• Interact and maintain communications with Dr. Toomey and the larger research team.
• Assist in preparing summary reports on project recruitment and data collection efforts.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA’s)

• Proficiency in conversational and written functional Spanish.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Internet skills.
• Basic knowledge of human development and family science research.
• Basic knowledge of budgeting and accounting procedures.
• Excellent organizational and planning skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally.
• Excellent time management skills, with ability to multitask effectively to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines simultaneously.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• One year of relevant work experience required.

• Experience working on research projects.
• Experience working with sexual and gender minority youth communities.
• Experience working with Latinx communities.
• Experience in translational science.
• Experience with website/online survey development (e.g., Qualtrics).
• Experience with publication software (e.g., Microsoft Publisher, Photoshop, Canva, etc.).
• Experience working with families in the Tucson and/or Phoenix communities.