Description
The Conceptual Development Lab at the College of the Holy Cross directed by Dr. Florencia Anggoro is seeking a fulltime Project Coordinator to work on an NSFfunded project on how simple card games can promote learning about biological variability with a focus on relational reasoning. Our project team includes Dr. Karl Rosengren (University of Rochester) Dr. Martha Alibali (University of WisconsinMadison) and Dr. Benjamin Jee (Worcester State University). This is an exciting opportunity for a recent college graduate who is interested in the intersection of cognitive development and education.
The Project Coordinator will organize the daytoday operations of the Worcester Massachusetts arm of the project under the supervision of the PIs. This includes liaising with museum partners helping to develop study materials and coding manuals managing data collection overseeing the work of research assistants maintaining project and participant databases and records assisting with literature reviews contributing to conference presentations and manuscripts and communicating with team members at other sites. The position will include some weekend work to allow data collection at the museum.
Minimum requirements are a Bachelors degree in psychology cognitive science education or a related field with at least one year of research experience. Transportation is required for local travel.
The successful candidate will possess:
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong problemsolving and analytic skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Familiarity with basic office software (word processing spreadsheets)
Experience working with children and families
Proficiency with statistical software and video technology
The position is a oneyear fulltime appointment with benefits pending continuation of funding with the possibility of renewal. The annual salary range is $50000$52000 and the anticipated start date is June 15 2025. Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter (including a list of two references) which will be reviewed by Dr. Florencia Anggoro. Review of applicants will begin on May 1 2025 and continue until the position is filled.
Additional information:
This is a full time exempt level position with a salary range of $50000$52000. The College is committed to providing competitive market pay for its employees. The College also offers a competitive benefits package for fulltime staff including:
10 College contribution to the 403(b) Retirement Plan 1 year wait waiver available)
- Condensed summer 4day work week
Tuition & Education benefits
Wellness programs & ongoing Training and Development opportunities
Generous paid time off
The College is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and complies with all Federal and Massachusetts laws concerning Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action in the workplace.
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The College also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the hiring process in compliance with law. Please contact Merrilee Grenier Senior Associate Director of Employee Relations and Legal Compliance for questions or to request an accommodation via email atemailprotected or by calling.Required Experience:
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