Human Research Technologist (Latine Outreach Coordinator)

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Parents And Children Together (PACT) initiative, directed by Dr. Dawn Witherspoon with Associate Director Dr. Martha Wadsworth, and the Coping and Regulation of Environment Stress (CaRES) Lab, directed by Dr. Martha Wadsworth, invite applications for a Human Research Technologist to serve as an outreach coordinator. The anticipated start date is as soon as possible.

The Human Research Technologist will have the opportunity to work as part of the PACT multidisciplinary team of investigators, community members, and community organizations who collaborate to promote the health and well-being of children, youth, and families from diverse backgrounds through culturally sensitive and community-engaged research.

The individual will also have the opportunity to work on a NIMH-funded study, investigating the efficacy of the Building a Strong Identity and Coping Skills (BaSICS) program in the CaRES lab, which is a group-based, team-building coping and empowerment intervention developed specifically to meet the needs of youth growing up in poverty.

The Human Research Technologist will communicate and engage with the greater Harrisburg community by attending community outreach events, assisting and developing participant recruitment strategies, and participating in data collection activities.

For PACT, this position will be responsible for developing and sustaining relationships and partnerships with Latine-serving organizations in the greater Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, region (and tracking these efforts) and supporting recruitment and assessment activities of PACT-affiliated projects.

For the CaRES Lab, the Human Research Technologist will be responsible for assisting the Project Director in maintaining contact with partner agencies in the Harrisburg area and assisting with administrative duties, including for the BaSICS study.

This position requires a flexible schedule to include evenings and weekends, primarily to accommodate the availability of participating families and outreach events. Onsite office work would be done at the PACT lab in Harrisburg, with regular offsite work.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Administrative duties include data collection, recruitment tracking, and meeting documentation

• Attend team meetings and provide regular updates

• Train and oversee volunteers and students in activities related to outreach, recruitment, and data collection

• Attend community events to share information about PACT and describe PACT-affiliated projects

• Maintain and track the impact of the PACT website and social media

• Maintain regular contact with families participating in the BaSICS study

• Assist BaSICS Project Director with scheduling and screening participants; attend recruitment events

The Human Research Technologist will utilize organizational, multi-tasking, and attention to detail skills to complete the responsibilities of this position; work will be done both independently and collaboratively.

Benefits (visit https://hr.psu.edu/benefits for more detailed information):

• Medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans

• 75% tuition discounts (including for a spouse and dependent children up to the age of 26)

• Generous vacation and sick time

• 15 paid holidays/campus closure days

Education and Experience:

This position will be filled as a Human Research Technologist - Social Sciences - Intermediate Professional, which requires a minimum of an Associate Degree and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

The successful candidate for this position will also:

• Have experience with social science research or professional experience working with children and families

• Be bilingual in English and Spanish

• Have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills

In addition, successful candidates must either have demonstrated a commitment to building an inclusive, equitable, and diverse campus community, or describe one or more ways they would envision doing so, given the opportunity.

Application Instructions:
Applicants must upload a cover letter of interest, highlighting relevant skills, and a CV or resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Additional Information:

This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to the following clearances: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Questions about the position can be directed to Dr. Dawn Witherspoon (PACT Director), dpw14@psu.edu, and Dr. Martha Wadsworth (PACT Associate Director and BaSICS Principal Investigator), mew27@psu.edu.

This is a limited-term appointment, funded for one year from the date of hire with an excellent possibility of re-funding.

The College of the Liberal Arts is supportive of flexible work arrangements when aligned with the ability to meet the needs of the unit and the essential duties of the position. Questions related to flexible work should be directed to the hiring manager during the interview process.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusive excellence that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

More information on our commitments and initiatives to diversity, equity, and inclusion can be found at:

• Penn State

• The College of Liberal Arts

• The Department of Psychology

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades is:

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