Health & Risk Communication Center at Michigan State University
Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator / Research Assistant I
Health & Risk Communication Center at Michigan State University, East Lansing, Michigan, United States, 48823
Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator / Research Assistant I
The Lingo Lab in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University has an opening for a half-time Recruitment and Outreach Specialist. The Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator will play a key role in supporting participant enrollment and community engagement for research studies focused on language development in young autistic children and children with Down syndrome. They will be responsible for implementing recruitment strategies, building relationships with community partners, and ensuring families and participants feel informed and supported throughout the enrollment process. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with diverse communities. The Recruitment and Outreach Specialist will join a team of thoughtful, curious, and supportive researchers committed to better understanding how these children learn language and how best to support those with language delays. This is a half-time position (i.e., 20 hours per week). Desired start date is January 6, 2026, but is negotiable. Off-dated position funded for one year from date of hire, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Primary Activities
The Recruitment and Outreach Specialist will be part of an NIH-funded study investigating how linguistic simplification affects language processing and word learning in autistic children and children with Down syndrome.
Developing and implementing recruitment strategies to meet participant enrollment goals.
Building and maintaining relationships with community organizations, clinics, schools, and other referral sources.
Conducting outreach activities such as attending community events, presenting study information, and distributing recruitment materials.
Collaborating with the research team to track recruitment progress and adapt strategies as needed.
Maintaining accurate records of recruitment activities, contacts, and participant enrollment using study databases.
Ensure all recruitment and outreach activities comply with IRB requirements and research ethics.
Minimum Requirements Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Psychology, Child Development, Public Health, Education, or a related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Details
Location: East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Opening on: Oct 15 2025
Closing at: Oct 28 2025 - 23:55 EDT
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
College Of Communication Arts Sciences
Posting ID: 1089264
Work Hours: A flexible schedule with availability to attend occasional evening or weekend community events is required.
Description of End Date: This is an off-dated position funded for one year from date of hire, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Application Materials
Applicants should include a letter of interest, current resume or curriculum vitae, and letters of recommendation from two references.
Special Instructions To apply, please refer to posting #1089264 and complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University Employment opportunities website, https://careers.msu.edu. Applicants should include a letter of interest, current resume or curriculum vitae, and letters of recommendation from two references.
Direct questions lingolab@msu.edu with “Recruitment and Outreach Specialist” in the subject line.
Work Environment This is a half-time, in-person position based in East Lansing, MI, with potential for extension pending funding.
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The Lingo Lab in the Department of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University has an opening for a half-time Recruitment and Outreach Specialist. The Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator will play a key role in supporting participant enrollment and community engagement for research studies focused on language development in young autistic children and children with Down syndrome. They will be responsible for implementing recruitment strategies, building relationships with community partners, and ensuring families and participants feel informed and supported throughout the enrollment process. The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and comfortable working with diverse communities. The Recruitment and Outreach Specialist will join a team of thoughtful, curious, and supportive researchers committed to better understanding how these children learn language and how best to support those with language delays. This is a half-time position (i.e., 20 hours per week). Desired start date is January 6, 2026, but is negotiable. Off-dated position funded for one year from date of hire, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Primary Activities
The Recruitment and Outreach Specialist will be part of an NIH-funded study investigating how linguistic simplification affects language processing and word learning in autistic children and children with Down syndrome.
Developing and implementing recruitment strategies to meet participant enrollment goals.
Building and maintaining relationships with community organizations, clinics, schools, and other referral sources.
Conducting outreach activities such as attending community events, presenting study information, and distributing recruitment materials.
Collaborating with the research team to track recruitment progress and adapt strategies as needed.
Maintaining accurate records of recruitment activities, contacts, and participant enrollment using study databases.
Ensure all recruitment and outreach activities comply with IRB requirements and research ethics.
Minimum Requirements Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Communicative Sciences and Disorders, Psychology, Child Development, Public Health, Education, or a related field; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Details
Location: East Lansing, Michigan, United States
Opening on: Oct 15 2025
Closing at: Oct 28 2025 - 23:55 EDT
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
College Of Communication Arts Sciences
Posting ID: 1089264
Work Hours: A flexible schedule with availability to attend occasional evening or weekend community events is required.
Description of End Date: This is an off-dated position funded for one year from date of hire, with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Application Materials
Applicants should include a letter of interest, current resume or curriculum vitae, and letters of recommendation from two references.
Special Instructions To apply, please refer to posting #1089264 and complete an electronic submission at the Michigan State University Employment opportunities website, https://careers.msu.edu. Applicants should include a letter of interest, current resume or curriculum vitae, and letters of recommendation from two references.
Direct questions lingolab@msu.edu with “Recruitment and Outreach Specialist” in the subject line.
Work Environment This is a half-time, in-person position based in East Lansing, MI, with potential for extension pending funding.
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