Research Project Coordinator

We are seeking 1 full-time CW-FIT Research Project Coordinator to expand the evidence-based CW-FIT intervention to rural schools by utilizing a CW-FIT Micro-credentialing program embedded in a Rural Coaching Model. Rural Coaches will be trained by CW-FIT Trainers and will then, in turn, train teachers. The research project focuses on implementing the rural coaching model in elementary & middle school classrooms to enhance classroom management and improve student's academic performance. The partners in the project will include 120 schools and 480 teachers across rural Kansas, New Mexico, Nebraska, Arizona, Colorado, and Oklahoma.

The CW-FIT Research Project Coordinator requires strong organizational, communication, and management skills as evidenced in work experience. The position is at JGCP, located in downtown Kansas City, Kansas in the Children's Campus of Kansas City building: 444 Minnesota Ave, Suite 300, Kansas City, KS 66101.

Reimbursement for travel in addition to salary. Please note that all offers of employment are contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the background check. Continuation is contingent on satisfactory evaluation and available funding.

This position will be a hybrid of on-site work and telework as deemed by supervisor at Juniper Gardens and LSI-KU Lawrence.

Due to complex state employment laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California and Delaware. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

50% - Coordinate efforts with project team in accordance with the project's proposed plan and timeline including:

• Coordinate development of study protocols to meet project goals and deadlines. Organize study activities such as: recruiting/managing participants, tracking study activities and timelines, assisting with training data collectors, and monitoring data collection activities (e.g., ensure timely provision of ClinCards or other participant incentive processing as required).
• Communicate regular project updates and organize inventory and ordering of necessary supplies. Assist in the development of project reports through writing, proofreading and document lay-out. Communicate with funders and coordinate with national experts to organize presentations and knowledge-sharing
• Assist with scheduling

20% Administrative and operations tasks

• Monitor in-coming mail
• Organize and upload all participant consent forms
• Organize and prepare all out-going mail and supplies

20% Financial management

• Review and track invoices, ensure timely processing with LSI grant coordinator
• Manage business service agreements: collect vendor information, draft agreements and facilitate submission
• Place orders for supplies and equipment following State, University, and granting agency procedures. As goods are received, check packing slip, note date received, and match with invoice before making final payment. Contact vendor to resolve discrepancies. Prepare documents for payment according to university and state procedures
• Assist in monitoring personnel effort on project

10% Research School observer

• Communicate observation schedule with schools
• Have recruitment meetings with principals
• Conduct brief observation of consented classrooms
• Enter observational data into database.

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications and how your particular skill set and prior experience contribute to the research at JGCP.
• Resume
• Contact information for two professional references

Application review begins Monday April 7, 2025, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.

If you have questions about the position, you may email Dr. Wills at hpwills@ku.edu.
If you have questions about the application process, you may email Diana Skill at dskill@ku.edu.

$55,000-$63,500

Monday April 7, 2025

Monday April 21, 2025