Expert Data Collector

Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

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The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute ( FPG) is one of the nation's oldest and largest multidisciplinary centers devoted to the study of children and their families. As one of the nation's leading child development research centers, we generate scientific evidence, inform policies, and support practices to promote positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and abilities from infancy to adolescence.

FPG has a particular focus on the study of vulnerable populations and those who have special needs. In addition, FPG is committed to creating a place where everyone is welcome, supported, and has the resources they need to grow and thrive regardless of identity, origin, or difference in circumstances as well as engaging in work that addresses critical issues related to educational inequality and barriers to inclusion that impact children's wellbeing.

Approximately 280 researchers, implementation and technical assistance specialists, staff, and students work on more than 75 projects related to developmental disabilities; physical, social, and emotional health; early care and education; early intervention and special education, prevention science, and more to address important issues facing all children and families. Our work spans across disciplines from education and psychology to social work and public health.

We collaborate with researchers across campus and throughout the nation. At FPG, transdisciplinary collaboration is a way to leverage collective expertise for comprehensive and relevant research and outreach, and is embodied in our motto: Advancing knowledge to transform children's lives.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The FPG Child Development Institute is conducting an evaluation of the Georgia Rising Kindergarten Summer Transition Program (Rising Kindergarten STP). Responsibilities for the position include assisting with preparations and activities for in-person classroom observations in the state of Georgia using standardized protocols. The work will include expert guidance and support in preparing, managing, collecting, organizing, scoring, and electronic entry of data for the evaluation study.

Data Collection
This function includes knowledge of procedures for:
* Training on classroom observation data collection procedures and measures and reliability
* Learning the evaluation study protocol
* Collecting data (e.g., classroom quality measures) at participating sites
* Completing all data collection forms carefully, accurately, and thoroughly
* Working in a team to ensure data collection is completed as scheduled

Data Management
This function includes knowledge of procedures for:
* Inform training on scoring data, reviewing for accuracy, cleaning, and coding data after completion
* Assist project staff at FPG to ensure that all data are identified and labeled correctly
* Assist project staff at FPG in questions on data errors
* Assist project staff at FPG in feedback to data collectors

General Project Duties

This function involves:
* Maintaining confidentiality regarding data and participants
* Communicating regularly with the FPG team leaders via meetings, conference calls, telephone contacts and e-mail as needed
* Completing travel & per diem reimbursement documentation accurately and submitting to FPG administration staff weekly via the Concur Travel System

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

* Experience in conducting classroom observations and/or child assessments using standardized measures such as CLASS
* Must be highly organized, detail-oriented, and have excellent communication skills
* Fluency in English is required
* Proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook e-mail, use of tablets such as an i-pad, web-based data entry, and reliable home access to the Internet

* Bachelor's degree, preferably in early childhood education, psychology, or related field.
* Prefer experience with CLASS, ELLCO and other classroom observation measures.
* Prefer experience with data collection and record keeping.
* Prefer experience in training and performance standards of Birth through Age 5 classroom observation measures.

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.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.