Project Coordinator 

Population Research Center 

REQUISITION #637962900 

University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) at Sacramento State is seeking a Project Coordinator for Population Research Center (PRC). The Population Research Center (PRC) conducts policy impactful research in order to improve the quality of life and well-being of  Californians. To learn more, click here: https://www.csus.edu/center/population-research-center/ 

RATE OF PAY: $24.58 - $36.88 per hour 

BENEFITS: UEI offers an excellent benefits package that includes: 

• UEI contribution to a TIAA retirement plan after one year of service 
• Paid Vacation Time 
• Paid Sick Time 
• Paid Holidays – 14 paid holidays per year including paid time off the week between Christmas Day and New  Year’s Day as the CSUS campus is closed 
• Excellent medical benefits – 100% employer-paid medical & dental for employee-only coverage and low cost for  family coverage 
• Educational Assistance Program for employees and/or dependents 
• Discounted membership to The WELL, Sacramento State’s on-campus fitness center 
• View a comprehensive list of all of the benefits at https://www.enterprises.csus.edu/wp content/uploads/UEI_Benefits-At-A-Glance-Brochure_Projects.pdf 

FILING DEADLINE: This position closes to new applicants on July 13, 2025. Your application will be reviewed after this  date. 

APPLY ONLINE: To be considered, all applicants must apply through the UEI website at https://secure6.saashr.com/ta/6158859.careers?ShowJob=637962900. Applicants who apply outside of this link will not  be considered. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: 

This is a full-time, non-exempt (eligible for overtime pay), benefited, with a defined contribution retirement plan through  TIAA. (The position is not covered under the California Public Employees’ Retirement System.) 

The contract terms for this position ends on June 30, 2026. Continued employment in this position is dependent upon  funding and the mutual consent of University Enterprises and the employee, and either University Enterprises or the  employee, can, at any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause. Program continuation  is contingent upon funding. 

The selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. University Enterprises, Inc. is not a  sponsoring agency (i.e. H-1B Visa). 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Bachelor’s degree in education, social sciences, statistics, health, business administration or a related field or  equivalent combination of education and/or work experience. 
2. Demonstrated experience in a research position. 
3. Demonstrated experience using computer applications such as email, word processing, spreadsheets, and  databases, such as the programs in the Microsoft Office Suite. 
4. Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to clearly express ideas and recommendations  orally and in writing. 
5. Excellent command of the English language including grammar, spelling, and punctuation. 6. Demonstrated experience effectively communicating and working with all levels of employees and/or customers  while maintaining a professional demeanor and exercising tact and good judgment. 
6. Ability to provide lead work direction. 
7. Ability to troubleshoot and propose potential solutions to issues with project timelines and deliverables. 9. Ability to function effectively in a detail-oriented capacity, to respond effectively to changes in priorities and  overlapping deadlines, and to work independently. Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills. 10. Must pass a background check, which may include fingerprinting. Must continue to meet the established  standards. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Bilingual in Spanish. 
2. Experience supervising or leading one or more employees. 
3. Two or more years of research experience, including: experience with maintaining data security according to  protocols; experience in recruiting and tracking participants for research projects; familiarity with data  management and methods for tracking project objectives (e.g., recruitment, response, quality control). 
4. Experience using typical social science statistical software (e.g., Statistical Package for the Social Sciences,  Statistical Analysis System) and conducting data analysis. 
5. Experience using data collection software, such as Qualtrics. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Sit for extended periods; frequently stand and walk; manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination; corrected hearing and  vision to normal range; verbal communication; use of office equipment including computers, telephones, calculators,  copiers, printers, and scanners; lift or move boxes weighing up to 25 pounds. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Work is performed in an office environment, continuous contact with staff, students, campus community, the public,  and other agencies. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

This position is responsible for providing dedicated day-to-day support for PRC projects, including working with clients to  develop and monitor project methodologies, conducting outreach and recruitment, monitoring project goals, providing  lead work direction to project team members, and preparing final deliverables. The position reports directly to and  receives general supervision from the Executive Director of PRC. The position receives lead work direction and daily  oversight from the Operations Coordinator. The position provides lead work direction to project team members, such as  Interviewer IIs and Student Assistants. 

The specific duties and responsibilities are as follows: 

• Acts as the liaison between PRC and the project client. 
• Develops project work plans in coordination with the Operations Coordinator and Executive Director.  Coordinates the execution of tasks in the project work plan. 
• Maintains project records and keeps the project up to date. Alerts the Executive Director about issues or delays  in project timelines and deliverables. 
• Troubleshoots issues with project timelines and deliverables and proposes potential solutions to the project  client and/or Executive Director. 
• Establishes and maintains project files and tracking systems including confidential information and data.
• Provides lead work direction to project team members, such as Interviewer IIs and Student Assistants. 
• Prepares and submits weekly, monthly, and/or final reports on project progress to the project client.
• Works in collaboration with PRC Data Analyst(s) to analyze the data and prepare final datasets.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Operations Coordinator to ensure the success of  the project. 

Note: This position vacancy is with University Enterprises Inc., an auxiliary organization of California State University, Sacramento. This is not a  University position; the incumbent will be an employee of University Enterprises. University Enterprises operates commercial enterprises on the  California State University, Sacramento campus; it is responsible for grant and contract management and fiscal services for University research and  sponsored programs and provides fiscal services to University related agencies and activities. University Enterprises is a non-profit corporation  governed by a board of directors in conformance with the appropriate State of California codes and policy directives of the Board of Trustees and the  campus administration.