Research Coordinator
Title: Research Coordinator
Reports to: Research Director
Position Type: Volunteer position
Contact: Send questions to alicia.hernandez@georgiafirstgen.org
Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per month.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Preferred Skills:
Reports to: Research Director
Position Type: Volunteer position
Contact: Send questions to alicia.hernandez@georgiafirstgen.org
Time Commitment: 10-15 hours per month.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Act under the authority of the Research Director (RD) to coordinate and control any related activities to streamline the process of the Research Department activities.
- Facilitate communication between the RD and all other relevant departments within Georgia FirstGen.
- Assist the RD in researching and maintaining a database of all relevant first-generation student topics, to include but not limited to, top companies hiring first gen, resume changes, DACAmented students, and all other resources, issues, concerns and struggles related to first generation students and parents.
- Relate information and coordinate with the Marketing department to develop pertinent marketing materials needed by the Research Department, at the discretion of the RD.
- Gather, compile, and send frequent status updates, relating to all fellowship activities, from Georgia FirstGen directors to the RD.
- Read through and provide feedback for possible edits to the fellowship program.
- Request student and community feedback to ensure we are targeting first generation student needs, with the guidance and assistance of the RD and the Chief Operating Officer.
- Acquire knowledge related to multiple departments within the Operations Department.
- Support strategic partnerships by providing exceptional advice, facilitating effective knowledge management, and assisting with project planning, coordination, monitoring, and reporting with any departmental collaboration.
- Implement any ad-hoc project request with the approval of the PD.
Qualifications:
- High School graduate of ethical and moral character
- Preferably a college student or young professional
- Strong commitment to Georgia FirstGen's mission and values
Preferred Skills:
- Demonstrated interest/experience in Youth Development & Event/Project Management
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills in English
- Energetic, personable, and creative with an ability to relate well to diverse populations
- Deadline oriented and able to take initiative and work well under pressure
- Strong ability to plan and manage multiple projects with high attention to detail
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Work effectively in teams
- Strong leadership skills
- Proficient in Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and Social Media platforms
- Google Docs, Sheets, Forms/Excel, Word Doc, PowerPoint, Facebook, Twitter, etc.
We are open to working with academic institutions for this position to count as internship credit. Please indicate in application if you are interested in pursuing this.
