Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department |
School of Education - 340100 |
| Career Area |
Research Professionals |
| Posting Open Date |
12/19/2025 |
| Application Deadline |
12/23/2025 |
| Position Type |
Temporary Staff (SHRA) |
| Position Title |
Research Lab Coordinator |
| Position Number |
20036419 |
| Vacancy ID |
S026599 |
| Full-time/Part-time |
Full-Time Temporary |
| Hours per week |
40 |
| Work Schedule |
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| Position Location |
North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range |
$22.50 per hour |
| Proposed Start Date |
01/15/2026 |
| Estimated Duration of Appointment |
6 months not to exceed 11 months |
Position Information
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| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit |
The School of Education is an academic unit reporting to the Provost. The School is a major center of research, teaching, and public service within the State of North Carolina, the nation, and the world. The School offers a full range of undergraduate and graduate programs. The mission of the School of Education is to conduct research, and generate basic and applied knowledge about human development, educational technology and entrepreneurship, teaching and learning, school counseling, school psychology, administration, as well as educational policy and leadership; prepare leaders in the profession of education by conducting outstanding research, teaching, and service; and assist in the development of strong and effective public schools in North Carolina. In order to fulfill its mission, the School is organized into three academic divisions: (1) Culture, Curriculum, & Teacher Education (
CCATE), (2) Learning, Development & Psychological Sciences (
LDPS), and (3) Educational Policy, Organization, & Leadership (
EPOL). |
| Position Summary |
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a research lab coordinator for Dorothy Espelage's Violence Prevention lab in the School of Education. This research lab coordinator will work closely with Espelage to manage school-based research projects and co-supervise undergraduate research assistants. This position requires an understanding of implementation of social-emotional learning programs in K-12 settings, development of online professional development for K-12 educators, knowledge of social science and research methods, knowledge of meta-analytic approaches, and knowledge of
SPSS statistical software and
APA manuscript formatting. Candidates must be organized, accurate, and efficient in processing, and recording data for multiple projects. Tasks may include cleaning and processing surveys and screening articles for literature review projects. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements |
Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
- Knowledge of SPSS statistical software and APA manuscript formatting
- The ability to solve unexpected problems and work effectively with a team is required.
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| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience |
- Experience of scientific writing and publications is preferred.
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| Special Physical/Mental Requirements |
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| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities |
Not Applicable. |
| Special Instructions |
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| Quick Link |
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/311118 |
| Temporary Employment Policies |
Temporary Employment Policies |
Posting Contact Information
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information |
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement |
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. |
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