Project Coordinator, Communicative Disorders and Sciences

SUNY University at Buffalo, United States

Updated: about 24 hours ago
Location: Buffalo, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: Open Until Filled;

Posting Details
Position Information


Fiscal Year 2024-2025
Position Title Project Coordinator, Communicative Disorders and Sciences
Classification Title Project Staff Assistant
Department Communicative Disorders and Sciences
Posting Number R250102
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57784
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.99

Posting Detail Information


Position Summary
Prof. Alison Hendricks in the Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences is seeking a Project Coordinator to be responsible for organization and management of federally-funded research grants which explore language development in the early elementary school grades. The ultimate goal of these projects is to improve the identification of language disorders among elementary school students.
Primary responsibilities include:
  • Training undergraduate students, graduate student research assistants, and project staff
  • Coordinating with schools and community organizations in the Buffalo area
  • Recruitment and scheduling of research participants
  • Developing research materials, collecting/ analyzing research data using standardized assessments
  • Maintaining website and social media for the research project
  • Manage project budget and finances


The successful candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, strong interpersonal and organizational skills. The candidate will have strong leadership skills and be able to work independently and oversee student research assistants and project staff. A successful candidate will have experience in the field of communication disorders, linguistics, or education and demonstrate a commitment to diversity and equity. Strong experience in community outreach and community organization is highly desirable.

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As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin and veteran or disability status.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in communication disorders, linguistics, psychology, education or related field
  • Two years experience in community organization or research with human subjects
  • Experience with leadership and team management
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, organizational, and computer literacy skills
  • A combination of education and experience will be considered in the lieu of the requirement
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree in communication linguistics, psychology, education or related field
  • Experience in research project management
  • Experience with research computer software, such as Microsoft Access, Redcap, SPSS
Physical Demands
Salary Range $45,000 - $60,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours
Monday – Friday
37.5 hours per week
Evening and weekends may be required for special events
Campus South Campus
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification

Contact Information


Contact's Name Alison Hendricks
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Associate Professor
Contact's Email ahendric@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-829-5563

Posting Dates


Posted 06/27/2025
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled 08/01/2025

References


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Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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