How to Apply
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1. Cover Letter / Letter of interest
2. Resume
3. One page statement that discusses/shares a recent experience; what was learned from this experience, and what you did with what you learned.
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Job Summary
The Supporting Transition and Employment Pathways (STEP) Lab is dedicated to advancing disability inclusion so individuals with disabilities can fully participate in all aspects of life. Housed within the University of Michigan School of Social Work, the lab conducts community-based research focused on transition-age youth, disability inclusion, workforce development, and school-based interventions.
We are seeking a Research Coordinator to support the implementation and coordination of community-based participatory research projects. This role includes coordinating multi-site studies, managing research operations and data systems, supporting regulatory compliance, supervising research staff, and collaborating with community and academic partners.
Responsibilities*
- Coordinate day-to-day research operations across multiple community-based projects and study sites
- Support study development activities, including protocols, assessments, recruitment materials, and curriculum adaptation
- Prepare and manage IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and compliance documentation
- Manage participant screening, intake, consent, scheduling, and follow-up processes
- Coordinate participant recruitment and engagement activities in virtual and in-person settings
- Support the development and maintenance of research databases and tracking systems (e.g., REDCap)
- Oversee data workflows including collection, organization, coding, quality monitoring, reporting, and secure data storage
- Conduct and summarize qualitative data coding using NVivo or related software
- Create and maintain training, outreach, implementation, and research materials
- Support project timelines, documentation, task tracking, and operational hand-offs across project teams
- Serve as a liaison between internal staff, external research partners, community partners, schools, and other stakeholders as needed
- Support the hiring, onboarding, training, and supervision of research assistants and student staff
- Assist with grant-related activities, reports, presentations, and supporting documentation
- Attend and facilitate project meetings and community engagement activities as needed
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, education, disability studies, sociology, public health, or a related field
- Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders
- Ability to work independently and problem-solve in fast-paced environments
- Experience with research or data management platforms (e.g., REDCap, Qualtrics, NVivo, Microsoft Excel)
- Commitment to ethical research practices and social work values
- Experience with qualitative data coding and research reporting
- Reliable transportation for occasional site visits and community engagement activities
Desired Qualifications*
- Master's degree in a related field
- Experience coordinating academic, clinical, or community-based research projects
- Experience with human subjects research and IRB processes
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities or transition-age youth
- Interest in disability inclusion and community-engaged research
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
This position is eligible for flexible and remote work arrangements. Some in-person activities, meetings, and site visits are required, including completion of onboarding paperwork at the University of Michigan School of Social Work.
Additional Information
Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States, as we are currently unable to sponsor visas for this job opening.
Application Deadline
In order to receive full consideration for your application, please submit your bid within the first seven calendar days of this posting. UM job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days and the SSW may start the review/selection process as early as the eighth day after posting. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.