Occasional Worker – Senior Project Advisor

Pay Range: Target Salary Range: $31.00 per hour

Benefits Eligible: No

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, Standard/Fixed Schedule

Travel: May be required

For Best Consideration Date: September 1, 2026

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Position Introduction:

The ECEI is searching for a Senior Project Advisor to support our SEED (School Experiences and Early Development) study. This position is a part-time position on the Tulsa campus. The Senior Project Advisor will work closely with the project director to implement specific phases of the study through August 2027. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and four years of experience.

Representative Duties:

• Training. Trains staff on child measures, assisting with in-person and Zoom training for new and existing staff on measures to be used with study. Assists with training staff on data protocols.
• Dataset Creation and Management. In partnership with Project Director, ensures databases and datasets are created for all measures along with participant tracking. Assist Project Director with protocol development and implementation.
• Code Book Development. Assists Project Director with development of code books for each dataset; works closely with research partners to ensure fidelity.
• Communication/Scheduling. Assist project director with communication with program partners (site administration) and with scheduling data collection visits.
• Project Meetings. Attend project meetings and Institute meetings as needed.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• Must be able to read and interpret policy as well as University, State and Federal regulations.
• Must have effective data management skills.
• Must have knowledge and understanding of applied research.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Required Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood, Psychology or related field required. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Four years’ experience required. Must be in one of the following areas: Conducting research; project management; accounting or business; early childhood program administration.
• Required Certs and Licenses: None