PSiX Faculty Fellow Coordinator

Translational Fellowship in Purpose Science Program Coordinator

PSiX, in collaboration with Purpose Commons and with support from a competitive grant from the Bezos Family Foundation, is launching the Translational Fellowship in Purpose Science. This fellowship is a three-year initiative pairing early-career faculty (Research Fellows) with youth-serving practitioners (Community Fellows) to advance the field of purpose science. Each annual cohort moves through a structured one-year experience of in-person convenings, monthly virtual sessions, mentorship, and collaborative research and evaluation projects.

The Purpose Science and Innovation Exchange is committed to rigorous and pioneering research and fostering an innovative ecosystem that accelerates the translation of purpose insights into real-world solutions. Our partnership with the Purpose Commons, and others is united in a common mission: dedication to transformative advancements in the science of purpose. By conducting rigorous research on purpose in life and accelerating its translation to individuals, organizations, and communities, we strive to catalyze an ecosystem that generates knowledge and empowers flourishing through purposeful living.

PSiX aspires to be the preeminent global hub for purpose research and transformative discovery. PSiX advances the field of purpose science through research, translation, and community partnership. The Translational Fellowship in Purpose Science is made possible by a competitive grant from the Bezos Family Foundation. The Program Coordinator will work closely with the PSiX Director and team to plan, run, and continuously improve this fellowship over its full three-year, multi-cohort arc.

Key tasks involve managing operational, logistical, and administrative goals of the fellowship that allow fellows to focus on the work itself. While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective;

speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• 2+ years of program or project coordination experience, ideally in a research, higher education, fellowship, or nonprofit setting.
• Experience working directly with people from various socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Experience incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities.
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
• Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.

Key Qualifications That Contribute To Your Success:

• Strong project management skills, with experience running multi-part programs involving multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable communicating with faculty, community practitioners, and funders alike.
• High degree of organization, discretion, and follow-through; comfortable managing budgets and reimbursement processes.
• Proficiency with standard office and collaboration software (e.g., MS Office/Google Workspace, scheduling and survey tools).
• Experience with event/meeting logistics, including in-person convenings and virtual programming.
• Familiarity with (or strong interest in) research administration, grant-funded program operations, or academic environments.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with a Director on strategic decisions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or other advanced degrees.
• Genuine interest in purpose science, youth development, or translational research.

Position Responsibilities:

Program Design & Coordination (30%)

• Partner with the Director to design and refine the fellowship structure, timeline, and materials for each incoming cohort.
• Support outreach, recruitment, and selection of Research Fellows and Community Fellows each cycle, including managing applications and coordinating review/interview processes.
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for fellows, mentors (Lab of Labs researchers), and Community Fellow partner organizations.
• Track fellow deliverables and milestones across the year (co-designed research/evaluation projects, pilot interventions, protocols, and final summaries).
• Maintain program documentation, records, and files for each cohort to support continuity and institutional knowledge across the three-year grant period.
• Supporting the director in identifying, scheduling, and arranging invited speakers for each monthly cohort session and organize materials, including review processes for the Director or others (both in advance of each meeting and as they end, as well as between cohorts)

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