Social Science Research Coordinator - Hybrid

Social Science Research Coordinator – Hybrid Opportunity

The School of Humanities and Sciences (H&S) is the foundation of a liberal arts education  school encompasses 23 departments and 25 interdisciplinary programs. H&S is home to fundamental and applied research, where free, open, and critical inquiry is pursued across disciplines. As the university’s largest school, H&S serves as the foundation of a Stanford undergraduate education no matter which discipline students pursue as a major.

Graduate students work alongside world‑renowned faculty to pursue and shape foundational research that leads to breakthroughs and discoveries that shed new light on the past, influence the present, and shape the future. Together, faculty and students in H&S engage in inspirational teaching, learning, and research every day.

The Department of Psychology is seeking a full‑time Social Science Research Coordinator (RC) position. The RC will work under the general supervision of Professor Camren Ellis and must possess a positive outlook on continuous process improvement efforts while maintaining a team‑based and customer‑focused mindset. The position requires sound judgment and decision‑making, effective written and oral communication, strong attention to detail, respectful relationship management, and a desire to continuously learn new and unfamiliar business topics, policies and procedures related to the role.

This is a 100% FTE, 1‑year fixed‑term, non‑exempt position. It will be based on the Stanford campus and may allow for hybrid telecommuting subject to operational need.

If you believe that this opportunity aligns with your knowledge, skills and abilities, we encourage you to apply. Thank you for considering employment opportunities with the School of Humanities and Sciences.

• Prepare correspondence, documents and reports.
• Maintain and file forms and documents, including consent forms and master subject logs.
• Assist with the screening, recruiting, and obtaining consent of study participants. Perform telephone or in‑person interviews to gather data, as needed. Schedule and/or call subjects for appointments.
• Prepare, distribute, administer and process questionnaires and tests, score test measurements and questionnaires, and code data for computer entry. Perform quantitative review of forms, tests and other measurements for completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare data for input into statistical databases by typing, editing and organizing data.
• Apply formulas and calculations to research data using basic statistical programs. Review and verify accuracy of database information and assist in making necessary corrections according to guidelines.
• Order and maintain equipment and supplies.
• Process study compensation payments and thank‑you letters to subjects upon completion of trial activities.
• Assist with post‑study activities, as needed.
• Other duties may also be assigned.

Two‑year college degree and one year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of experience, education, and training.

• General understanding of scientific theory and methods.
• General computer skills and ability to quickly learn and master computer programs.
• Ability to work under deadlines with general guidance.
• Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to complete detailed work accurately.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work with human study participants.

• Frequently perform desk‑based computer tasks, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, sit, use a telephone, write by hand, and sort/file paperwork or parts.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl; rarely reach/work above shoulders; and operate foot and/or hand controls.
• Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

• May be exposed to blood‑borne pathogens.
• May be required to work non‑standard, extended or weekend hours in support…