Research Coordinator
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Job Location:
Ypsilanti, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 45000 - 60000
Posted on:
13-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title: Research Coordinator
Location: Hybrid Remote with periodic in-person work in Ypsilanti MI
Position Type: Full-time
Department: Research Evaluation and Development
Application Deadline: Tuesday October 14 th 2025
Position Description: The Research Evaluation and Development (RED)
Department at HighScope Educational Research Foundation (HighScope) is seeking
an organized reliable and collaborative Research Coordinator to support ongoing
early childhood education projects. This position is ideal for an early or mid-career
researcher interested in developing and strengthening research skills and working at
the intersection of research and practice. While the HighScope team often works
remotely this role requires working in-person at the HighScope campus approximately
twice per month and occasional in-person visits to early childhood education sites for
data collection.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct literature reviews and summarize relevant literature.
Support the design of measures such as surveys and interview protocols.
Monitor data collection (surveys classroom observations etc.).
Clean organize and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
Prepare deliverables for external partners (reports memos and presentation
materials).
Support grant proposals and budgets.
Support and oversee communications related to project recruitment and project
events (i.e. courses).
Oversee communications with various external partners (participants schools
partner institutions).
Develop an understanding of the HighScope approach and internal shared
systems and tools (i.e. Qualtrics TEAMS etc.).
Collaborate with the project manager(s) and administrative assistant to monitor
project tasks and timelines.
Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required
Minimum of bachelors degree in education or related field.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint).
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Preferred
Master's degree in education or related field.
Location: Hybrid Remote with periodic in-person work in Ypsilanti MI
Position Type: Full-time
Department: Research Evaluation and Development
Application Deadline: Tuesday October 14 th 2025
Position Description: The Research Evaluation and Development (RED)
Department at HighScope Educational Research Foundation (HighScope) is seeking
an organized reliable and collaborative Research Coordinator to support ongoing
early childhood education projects. This position is ideal for an early or mid-career
researcher interested in developing and strengthening research skills and working at
the intersection of research and practice. While the HighScope team often works
remotely this role requires working in-person at the HighScope campus approximately
twice per month and occasional in-person visits to early childhood education sites for
data collection.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct literature reviews and summarize relevant literature.
Support the design of measures such as surveys and interview protocols.
Monitor data collection (surveys classroom observations etc.).
Clean organize and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
Prepare deliverables for external partners (reports memos and presentation
materials).
Support grant proposals and budgets.
Support and oversee communications related to project recruitment and project
events (i.e. courses).
Oversee communications with various external partners (participants schools
partner institutions).
Develop an understanding of the HighScope approach and internal shared
systems and tools (i.e. Qualtrics TEAMS etc.).
Collaborate with the project manager(s) and administrative assistant to monitor
project tasks and timelines.
Other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required
Minimum of bachelors degree in education or related field.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word PowerPoint).
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Preferred
Master's degree in education or related field.
Experience working with young children (birth to age 8) in educational or care
settings.
Demonstrated experience with research methods.
Experience with Qualtrics and observational tools (CLASS Classroom Coach
ECERS).
Familiarity with research ethics and working with human subjects.
Demonstrated experience partnering with educators and schools.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $45000-$60000 based on qualifications and
experience.
Funding Note
Please note that this is a grant funded position through October 1 st 2027 with the
possibility of extension based on performance and future funding.
How to Apply
Please email the application materials to Carolyn Bisby at by
Tuesday October 14 th 2025.
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. 3 professional references
settings.
Demonstrated experience with research methods.
Experience with Qualtrics and observational tools (CLASS Classroom Coach
ECERS).
Familiarity with research ethics and working with human subjects.
Demonstrated experience partnering with educators and schools.
Compensation
The salary range for this position is $45000-$60000 based on qualifications and
experience.
Funding Note
Please note that this is a grant funded position through October 1 st 2027 with the
possibility of extension based on performance and future funding.
How to Apply
Please email the application materials to Carolyn Bisby at by
Tuesday October 14 th 2025.
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. 3 professional references
DISCLAIMER - The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature
and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain
or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications
required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts
managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Management reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.
and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain
or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications
required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts
managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Management reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- DNA Isolation
- Stata
- Biochemistry
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Molecular Biology
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
