Project Coordinator, Department of Psychology

The Department of Psychology is seeking an individual to serve as a Project Coordinator on a team that is working on an extended longitudinal study of adolescent family and peer relations as predictors of psychosocial development, physical health, and aging from ages 13 to 43, and in implementing a social belonging intervention for entering college students.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and training of undergraduate research assistants and part time staff
• Organizing and leading research discussion meetings
• Tracking and corresponding with families
• Administering semi-structured interviews with families
• Collection and management of adolescents' academic records, database management
• Data analyses
• Assist senior researchers by completing tasks that support research operations
• Help create and utilize data stores for research and analysis
• Understand data measurement and apply theories to practical information gathering
• Train in research techniques
• Learn technology and software capabilities, operations, limitations, and outcomes
• Conduct interviews and collect data according to procedures
• Support the analysis of research results and the summarizing of findings
• Support the preparation of reports and manuscripts
• Maintain research records. Schedule and book research facilities for testing
• Adhere to regulatory research guidelines in daily work

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Psychology or Child Development
• Experience using statistical software, working with complex research designs, coding observational data
• Experience coordinating complex projects involving coordinating efforts of multiple entities in a University context

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Salary Range

• Salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Position Type & Work Location

• This is a non-exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This is a restricted position, which is dependent on funding and is contingent upon funding availability.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and must be performed fully on-site.

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Application Timeline

Application review will begin May 11, 2026. All applications must be received by May 15, 2026.

Additional Requirements

• Background checks will be conducted on all new hires prior to employment.
• This position will not consider candidates who require immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

How to Apply

Please apply online, by searching for requisition number R0083113. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. Complete an application with the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field. You can submit multiple documents into this one field or combine them into one PDF. Applications without all required documents may not receive full consideration.

Reference Check Process

Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required. 

Contact

• For additional information about the position, please contact Donna Hearn, Assistant Chair for the Department of Psychology, at [email protected].
• For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, [email protected].

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.