Research Coordinator

Research Coordinator
Location: Hybrid – Remote with periodic in-person work in Ypsilanti, MI
Position Type: Full-time
Department: Research, Evaluation, and Development
Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 14 th , 2025
Position Description: The Research, Evaluation, and Development (RED)
Department at HighScope Educational Research Foundation (HighScope) is seeking
an organized, reliable, and collaborative Research Coordinator to support ongoing
early childhood education projects. This position is ideal for an early or mid-career
researcher interested in developing and strengthening research skills and working at
the intersection of research and practice. While the HighScope team often works
remotely, this role requires working in-person at the HighScope campus approximately
twice per month and occasional in-person visits to early childhood education sites for
data collection.

• Conduct literature reviews and summarize relevant literature.
• Support the design of measures, such as surveys and interview protocols.
• Monitor data collection (surveys, classroom observations, etc.).
• Clean, organize, and analyze quantitative and qualitative data.
• Prepare deliverables for external partners (reports, memos, and presentation

materials).

• Support grant proposals and budgets.
• Support and oversee communications related to project recruitment and project

events (i.e. courses).

• Oversee communications with various external partners (participants, schools,

partner institutions).

• Develop an understanding of the HighScope approach and internal shared

systems and tools (i.e., Qualtrics, TEAMS, etc.).

• Collaborate with the project manager(s) and administrative assistant to monitor

project tasks and timelines.

• Other related duties as assigned.

Required

• Minimum of bachelor’s degree in education or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.

Preferred

• Master's degree in education or related field.
• Experience working with young children (birth to age 8) in educational or care

settings.

• Demonstrated experience with research methods.
• Experience with Qualtrics and observational tools (CLASS, Classroom Coach,

ECERS).

• Familiarity with research ethics and working with human subjects.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with educators and schools.

Compensation
The salary range for this position is $45,000-$60,000, based on qualifications and
experience.
Funding Note
Please note that this is a grant funded position through October 1 st , 2027, with the
possibility of extension based on performance and future funding.
How to Apply
Please email the application materials to Carolyn Bisby at [email protected] by
Tuesday, October 14 th , 2025.
1. Resume/CV
2. Cover Letter
3. 3 professional references
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and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain
or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications
required of employees assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts
management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Management reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.