Project Coordinator

RSCH DATA ANL 2 RP (005273)

UCPath Position ID: TBD_940597

Position Description History/Status

Approved Date:

6/25/2026 7:53:13 PM

Date Last Edited:

6/25/2026 7:53:06 PM

Last Action Effective Date:

Organization Details

Business Unit (Location):

LACMP

Organization Code:

1180O

Organization:

LUSKIN SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS        

Division Code:

1181D

Division:

SCHOOL OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS               

Department:

035000 - SOCIAL WELFARE

Position Details

UCPath Position Number:

TBD_940597

Position Description ID

246905

UC Payroll Title:

RSCH DATA ANL 2 RP (005273)

Personnel Program

Professional and Support Staff (PSS)

Salary Grade:

STEPS

Job Code FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Union Code (Collective Bargaining Unit):

RP: Research and Public Service PR

Employee Relations Code:

E: All Others - Not Confidential

Employee Class (Appt Type):

4 - Staff: Limited

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)

0.25

SUPERVISION

UCPath Reports to Position Number:

40065016

Reports to Payroll Title:

ASSOC PROF-AY

UCPath Department Head Position Number:

40066971

Department Head Payroll Title:

DEPARTMENT CHAIR

SUPERVISION - Indicates that the incumbent performs a variety of routine duties within established policies and procedures or by referral to the supervisor’s guidelines.

POSITION SUMMARY

The UCLA Department of Social Welfare seeks a Research Data Analyst with knowledge in research design, data management, and scholarly writing to support initiatives within the Gerontology Interdisciplinary Minor. The Research Data Analyst will apply statistical methodologies to original research aimed at generating actionable insights to enhance intergenerational engagement, interpersonal processes, bonding mechanisms, and health and aging across generations.

The incumbent will work closely with the Principal Investigator and play a key role on a multidisciplinary research team, collaborating on grant development, study design and implementation, data management, statistical analysis, project coordination, and dissemination of findings. The incumbent will contribute to the interpretation of research findings and the preparation of reports and scholarly materials to support researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and community partners.

The UCLA Department of Social Welfare’s research and teaching guide policy makers, shape practice and programs in such areas as welfare, aging, health care, mental health, children and families, and long-term support. UCLA Social Welfare faculty members are committed to placing their knowledge at the service of communities and empowering the disadvantaged and the vulnerable.

Research

Collaborates with the principal investigator, students, and community partners, producing collaborative grant writing and study designing, implementing, analyzing, and interpretation. The studies and grant writing underway include Bedari study and R21 grant application.

35%

Project and Administrative Coordination

Responsibilities include leading and co-leading research and project team meetings, supervising students, delegating tasks, maintaining workflow, managing IRB, and independent contractor onboarding. In addition the aforementioned research, the projects underway include GIM curriculum development.

35%

Stakeholder Engagement and Dissemination Efforts

Responsibilities include facilitating communication with project partners (e.g., Jewish Health) and preparing outcome reports for the distribution of findings (e.g., at GSA, publication).

20%

Research Platform Management

Navigates and troubleshoots tools like Qualtrics and RedCap for data collection and management, and EndNote for reference organization and citation tracking across research projects.

10%

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Performs other duties as assigned.

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Complies with all policies and standards.

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Complies with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) Principles of Community.

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This position description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

in Social Work, Social Welfare, or Social Research and/or combination of experience/training.

Required

And

Master's Degree

in Social Work, Social Welfare, or Social Research.

Preferred

And

PhD

in Social Work, Social Welfare, or Social Research.

Preferred

Experience with Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methods.

Required

Working experience in developing, implementing, and maintaining data management and cleaning protocols to ensure high-quality, accurate, and consistent data sets for analysis.

Required

Proficiency in statistical software and programming languages such as SPSS, Atlas and more.

Required

Proficiency in Database Systems and Query Languages such as REDCap, Qualtrics and Endnote.

Required

Knowledge of Human Subjects Research and IRB Protocols.

Required

Experience with Implementation Science and Equity Frameworks.

Preferred

Ability to develop and analyze Data Visualization and Reporting.

Required

Ability to analyze and interpret statistical findings to draw meaningful conclusions, identify trends, anomalies, and patterns.

Required

Ability to translate complex Technical Writing and Documentation.

Required

Experience in project coordination, with a demonstrated ability to manage project timelines and deliverables.

Preferred

Strong oral/written communication and public speaking skills with various audiences (e.g. faculty, staff, students, and community partners).

Required

Ability to Maintain Confidentiality and Data Security.

Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation.

LOCATION AND PHYSICAL, ENVIRONMENTAL, MENTAL (PEM) REQUIREMENTS

Environment and Work Location Information

Environment Type:

Non-Clinical Setting

Location Setting:

Campus

Location:

Luskin School of Public Affairs

Standing/Walking

X

Sitting

X

X

Bending/Stooping

X

Squatting/Kneeling

X

Climbing

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 0-25 lbs

X

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull 26-50 lbs

X

Lifting/Carrying/Push/Pull over 50 lbs

X

Physical requirements other

X

Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes

X

Loud noise levels

X

Marked changes in humidity or temperature

X

Microwave/Radiation

X

Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment

X

Exposures other

X

Sustained attention and concentration

X

X

Complex problem solving/reasoning

X

X

Ability to organize & prioritize

X

X

Communication skills

X

X

Numerical skills

X

X

Mental demands other

X

X

Classification 3:  Position in which exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues is not part of the position description. The normal routine task involves no exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues and the employee can decline to perform tasks which involve a perceived risk without retribution.