Intake Coordinator​/Research Assistant at St. John's University Queens, NY

Job Description

Intake Coordinator/Research Assistant for the Child Trauma Clinical Research Program (CHP) n’s University is seeking a Bachelor’s-level applicant. CHP protects and heals children and caregivers from trauma and its emotional impact, offering free therapy, educational training, and evidence‑based support across the state.

• Oversee outreach to community partners, including presentations on child maltreatment, bereavement, and CHP’s services.
• Coordinate scheduling of assessments and childcare.
• Train and oversee students and volunteers on childcare, data management in Qualtrics and SPSS, psychological assessments, and lab protocols.
• Maintain supplies for all clinical research projects.
• Assist with development and fundraising activities.
• Conduct phone screens with caregivers of traumatized and grieving children.

• Compile applications and amendments for the Institutional Review Board.
• Aid with data collection and management, including building online data collection via Qualtrics, writing SPSS syntax, and data entry and cleaning.
• Support with data analysis for grant reports.
• Manage thorough literature reviews on psychological measures to help supervisors determine appropriate protocol changes.
• Assist with conference presentations and manuscripts.

This position requires a minimum two‑year commitment due to training time. The schedule is Monday‑Friday, 10 am‑6 pm, with an immediate start date.

• Gain experience in a clinical research setting, essential for those interested in related graduate programs.
• Strengthen research skills.
• Hone and present independent projects at research meetings.

• B.A./B.S. in psychology, social work, or a related healthcare field.
• Experience in another research lab.
• Experience with children in a professional setting.
• Experience with SPSS.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Salary and Benefits
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual salary for this position is $51,000. St. John’s University offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, life insurance, long‑term disability, tuition remission, a generous 403(b) employer contribution, an employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off. Additional amenities include access to performing‑arts venues, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation, and sporting events.

Important Note: St. John’s is NOT an E‑Verify Employer.

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.