Program Coordinator Job Opening

Under the direction of project leadership, the Program Coordinator will support daily research grant operations of a multiple grants operated by personnel in the Infant Child Research Laboratory (ICRL) , of the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College. The lab research is implemented in early care and education programs throughout Arizona. Our primary focus is professional development for early childhood teachers and coaches, and the efficacy of curriculum and/or targeted intervention in terms of children’s developmental outcomes and school readiness. We seek an organized, motivated individual to join a small team of mission-driven colleagues. This position will support data collection through Qualtrics, tracking of project activities and deadlines across multiple projects, communication with directors of programs participating in the research, preparation of data summaries reports, editing performance reports as needed, and provision of administrative support to the PI and ICRL research personnel . The successful candidate pays attention to detail, works independently and as part of a team, writes and uses technology effectively and meets all job qualifications as commensurate with the duties and responsibilities of a Program Coordinator.

• Works directly and most closely with the PI and ICRL Director.
• Coordinates, monitors and supervises the activities of hourly student workers
• Manages project components (e.g., tracking, monitoring deadlines, ensuring that scheduled activities occur on a specified timeline)
• Provides office operations support such as receiving and screening telephone calls and visitors, opening and reviewing incoming mail, and responding to staff and student inquiries
• Supports data collection for multiple measures using Qualtrics online system. This includes, but is not limited to: preparing panels, survey questions, setting up reminders and tracking completion rates.
• Responds to regular and special administrative tasks on behalf of the ICRL Director and/or PI in support of project goals. This includes, but is not limited to: managing calendars, travel and reimbursements for project staff; processing purchases, record keeping and preparingbackground material as needed.
• Plans and arranges meetings and special events under general instructions from project staff; communicates arrangements to appropriate individuals; ensures successful execution of event; coordinates logistics, scheduling and participant communications
• Prepares periodic reports, financial statements and records on program activities, progress, status or other special reports for management or outside agencies
• Develops, compiles and writes communications and promotional literature for distribution such as website, newsletters, brochures or flyers; coordinates process from development through printing and distribution
• Interacts and maintains liaison with students, faculty, staff and outside/community agencies in facilitating project goals

Bachelor's degree in field appropriate to area of assignment AND two years administrative/coordinator program experience; OR, Six years of progressively responsible administrative/coordinator program experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

• Experience working independently and across teams
• Experience with ASU administrative systems, travel, and research, including, but not limited to Qualtrics, Concur, PeopleSoft and Blackboard
• Experience with Windows operating systems
• Experience with a variety of computer programs and applications including: Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point, etc.); Google Docs/spreadsheets s; Dropbox and Adobe Acrobat Pro
• Experience tracking multiple projects and activity in a dynamic work environment
• Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in professional correspondence
• Experience in providing excellent customer service

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting subject to extended periods of sitting, keyboarding and manipulating a computer mouse.
• Required to stand for varying lengths of time and travel moderate distances to perform work.
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, pushing and pulling up to 25 pounds.
• Regular activities require ability to quickly change priorities which may include and/or are subject to resolution of conflicts.
• Communicate to perform essential functions.
• Regular use of standard office equipment including, but not limited to: computer workstation/laptop (keyboard, monitor, mouse), printer, fax, calculator, copier, telephone and associated computer technology peripherals
• This position receives regular review of objectives

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