Research Project Specialist
Position Overview
The University of Kansas, Center on Disability (KUCD) is recognized as a leading research center in the field of disability. The Transition Coalition, part of KUCD) creates, implements, and conducts research on professional development initiatives (print, face-to-face, online and blended) for secondary special educators, and is a partner in a national training and technical assistance center (NTACT:C). This position will support staff on all activities, in particular assisting in preparation of professional development initiatives, supporting evaluation methods, data collection and organization, and maintaining/updating project materials (online and print) using a variety of software and web applications. In addition, this position will organize small events, update WordPress-based websites, and provide some clerical support. The ideal candidate will be highly reliable, detail-oriented, write and edit competently for multiple purposes/audiences, and be adept at problem-solving. This position is contingent upon funding, with possibility of increasing FTE.
Job Description
- 50% - Update and maintain project websites by developing webpages, updating and posting media content to websites, by writing text, developing/obtaining images, editing video, attaching documents, organizing captioning, etc.
- 20% - Coordinate direct communication with project stakeholders by managing contact lists and writing messages regarding project updates, resources and requests, and organizing project meetings.
- 15% - Coordinate training and TA events and meetings including: inviting/managing participants, setting up Zoom meetings, reserving space for in-person meetings, coordinating catering and other materials, and collecting and reporting evaluations.
- 10% - Assist in the development of project documents and reports.
- 5% - Additional activities as assigned.
Position Requirements
This position will be fully on-site at JRP, Lawrence, Ks
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in education, journalism, public relations, marketing, communications or related field and one year related professional experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills as demonstrated by application materials, sample written work, interview, and previous employment.
- Demonstrated experience working independently on multiple tasks within specified timelines and attention to detail.
- Two (2) or more years of experience using multiple types of computer software and web applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Sharepoint/OneDrive, Acrobat, Adobe CS, Google Drive, Zoom, Basecamp, Youtube, website content development apps, etc. as demonstrated by application materials and work experience.
- Experience writing, paraphrasing, and editing for a variety of audiences and purposes, including summarizing academic content. (e.g., writing for website, social media, academic writing, technical writing, scripts, etc.).
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience updating websites using WordPress or similar platform.
- Strong organization, detail-oriented, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience supporting professional development research initiatives or providing adult education, training, etc.
- Experience organizing and/or scheduling events, meetings, and/or training seminars.
- Marketing, media relations or communications experience or expertise.
- Experience working with people with disabilities or their families.
Additional Candidate Instructions
In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
Application review begins Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
- Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
- Resume
- List of three (3) professional references
Application review begins Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.
Contact Information to Applicants
Advertised Salary Range
$20-$24/per hour, based on previous experience
Work Schedule
M-F; 24 hrs per week, to be determined upon hire
Application Review Begins
Tuesday December 3, 2024
Anticipated Start Date
Thursday January 2, 2025