Research Specialist - TCOM

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
70K-90K Annually
Senior level
Edtech
The Role
Coordinate cross-team research and organizational projects by developing project plans, tracking progress, producing reports, and facilitating meetings. Design and manage databases, guide data collection and analysis, write reports and manuscripts, present findings, and support development of PM tools, SOPs, and event or communications logistics.
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Department

BSD PSY - Lyons Program Strategy


About the Department

To transform mental health through compassionate, innovative interdisciplinary care, pioneering research, and the education of future leaders dedicated to advancing the well-being of individuals, families, and their communities.


Job Summary

The Research Specialist supports the organization by coordinating projects, schedules, and reporting across all teams. This role ensures that organizational initiatives are well-structured, on track, and aligned with priorities. While not initially supervising staff, the Project Management Team Lead helps set consistent practices for project management and may grow into a supervisory role over Project Managers as the team develops.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a central point of coordination for cross-team projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

  • Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and tracking tools.

  • Monitor progress and provide regular updates and reports to leadership.

  • Collaborate closely with all teams to align efforts, resources, and communications.

  • Support the development of project management tools, templates, and SOPs.

  • Facilitate meetings and ensure follow-up actions are completed.

  • Contribute to organizational projects beyond core duties, such as event logistics or communications.

  • Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Works independently to assist with project design.

  • Solves complex problems relating to the administration of projects, including planning new procedures, adapting existing procedures to the needs of the project, and making significant contributions to methodology.

  • Guides data collection, evaluation and analysis. Designs and manages databases. Writes reports, articles and manuscripts.

  • Presents research findings at meetings and conferences, as well as to funding agencies. Conducts literature reviews. Develop and maintain liaisons and effective working relations with groups and individuals, agencies, and the public to encourage cooperative management strategies or to develop information and interpret findings.

  • Performs other related work as needed.


Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.


Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.


Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

  • Experience with Microsoft Office 365 and project management tools (e.g., Planner, Asana, Trello).

  • Experience coordinating programs, trainings, or projects strongly preferred.

Preferred Competencies

  • Strong organizational and project management skills.

  • Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.

  • Attention to detail and accuracy in reporting and tracking.

  • Problem-solving skills.

  • Organizational skills.

  • Verbal and written communication skills.

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Application Documents

  • Resume (required)

  • Cover Letter (required)


When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.


Job Family

Research


Role Impact

Individual Contributor


Scheduled Weekly Hours

40


Drug Test Required

No


Health Screen Required

No


Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No


Pay Rate Type

Salary


FLSA Status

Exempt


Pay Range

$70,000.00 - $90,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.


Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.


Posting Statement

The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.

 

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.

 

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history.  A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment.  Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

 

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Skills Required

  • College or university degree in a related field
  • 5-7 years of related work experience
  • Experience with Microsoft Office 365
  • Experience with project management tools (Planner, Asana, Trello)
  • Experience coordinating programs, trainings, or projects
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Year Founded: 1890

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The University of Chicago is an urban research university that has driven new ways of thinking since 1890. Our commitment to rigorous inquiry and intellectual freedom draws pathbreaking scholars to our global campuses, where field-defining ideas are born that challenge and change the world. The University of Chicago has its main campus on Chicago's South Side and seven international campuses and centers throughout the world. Students can choose from 53 majors and 47 minors in the undergraduate College, with four divisions and seven professional schools for graduate study.

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