Study Coordinator

Location: Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid options available; position is not remote).

We are seeking a highly motivated, organized, and detail‑oriented Study Coordinator to support a multi-year evaluation initiative focused on youth camps and character education. This position will play a key role in managing data collection processes and coordinating training and technical assistance for camp personnel. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in project coordination, data management, and stakeholder engagement.

Full‑time, 12‑month appointment with potential for renewal. Currently funded through 2029.

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Target start date: between January and June of 2026.

The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.

Training and Assistance for Grantees

• Develop and deliver training materials and presentations to prepare grantees for evaluation activities.
• Attend grantee cohort meetings to provide support and guidance.
• Lead training for camps focused on data use and interpretation for program improvement.

Project Management and Evaluation Coordination

• Coordinate data collection efforts, including surveys and interviews, across multiple sites.
• Serve as a liaison with camps, the ACA (American Camp Association), and other stakeholders to ensure smooth communication and logistics.
• Prepare and distribute evaluation materials to participating sites.
• Support data verification processes for accuracy and completeness.
• Support dashboard development and data visualization for reporting and decision‑making.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic, multi‑stakeholder environment.

Other duties may be assigned.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

• Study Coordinator, I:
  Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
• Study Coordinator, II:
  Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
• Study Coordinator, III:
  Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 6 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 4 years of directly related work experience.
• Study Coordinator, IV:
  Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) + 8 years or a master’s (or equivalency) + 6 years of directly related work experience.

• Familiarity with summer camps or similar youth‑serving organizations.
• Master’s degree in Human Development/Developmental Science;
  Education;
  Psychology;
  Parks, Recreation, and Tourism; or related fields.
• Experience developing training materials and facilitating workshops.
• Research experience working with quantitative and/or qualitative data.
• Proficiency in data management and visualization tools (e.g., Excel, Power BI, R, or Python).

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.

Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or…