Under general supervision, responsible for the operation of a specialized educational/social science research area within a recognized unit. Assists with research project tasks to include recruitment, data collection, and the day to day operations of research projects. • Assists in conducting research projects according to the research plan/project. • Performs duties in support of research project such as scheduling research subjects, obtaining research data, organizing data, researching records and entering data in a research database. • Assist in conducting literature reviews and maintains information. • Assists in the maintenance of information and literature, and keeps current on literature and developments in the areas of research. • Prepares materials for publication. • Trains and guides other lower level research support personnel in techniques; explains and demonstrates instrument capabilities, operations, limitations and outcomes. • Performs all other duties as assigned. • Demonstrated ability to organize and coordinate work within schedule constraints and handle emergent requirements in a timely manner. • Demonstrated ability to monitor important and complex projects concurrently. • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Lotus Notes/other email software. • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, to include writing and preparing memorandums, letters, and other official correspondence.