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Project Coordinator The Economic Socialisation Of Children In The Metaverse
Job Description
We are recruiting one project coordinator (Grade 5) to join our research team on the King’s Together funded project ‘The economic socialisation of children in the metaverse.’ This is a collaboration between researchers at the Department of Digital Humanities and the King’s Business School.
The aim of the project is to understand how digital gaming environments such as Roblox contribute to the development of children's economic understanding and consumer socialisation. Through participant observation and ethnographic interviews, this project will explore how Roblox users aged 10 to 13…
- understand its economic system and the financial tools at their disposal;
- make financial decisions in the context of the game; and
- transfer this knowledge to real-world scenarios.
The project coordinator (Grade 5 – 100 hours) is an essential team member who will manage the project logistics, including:
- contacting potential participants, gatekeepers, and stakeholders for recruitment purposes;
- liaising with the research participants, including obtaining their informed consent and scheduling in their participation;
- liaising with transcription services and other administrative research support.
The hours will vary week to week depending on the project's needs and the project coordinator's schedule, in agreement with the PIs.
To apply, please send in a CV and a short cover letter detailing relevant project management experience. If shortlisted, you will receive a notification by 26 April. Interviews will be held on 30 April. For questions or further information, contact Dr Astrid Van den Bossche (astrid.vandenbossche@kcl.ac.uk).
Qualifications
Educated to undergraduate level, and preferrably currently undertaking postgraduate studies. (Undergraduates with relevant professional experience will also be considered.)
Skills
You have:
- Excellent organisational skills;
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including impeccable e-mail etiquette;
- A solid understanding of research ethics and how to approach and recruit participants;
- An entrepreneurial, proactive attitude;
- An interest in how digital technologies impact children’s lives.
Note that we will ask you to undergo a DBS check because the research project involves children under the age of 16.
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With regular check-ins via Microsoft Teams and some in-person meetings.
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Some weeks may require additional hours where we have events, however, these will be agreed in advance with the candidate and as much notice as possible given.
Applications open and close dates:
All candidates will need to submit their CV and cover letter (400 words max) by 6th June 2023. This should discuss their interest in the role and how they meet the criteria outlined in experience and skills section.
Interview dates: Week commencing 5th June (specific dates will be confirmed with you directly).
All candidates will need to have a DBS check following successful application, unless they already have a valid King’s DBS
Qualifications
No formal qualifications needed, must be a current student at King’s, including those graduating in 2023.
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Skills
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Communicate confidently to internal and external stakeholders by email & phone, as well as speaking to large groups of students.
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Think on your feet to help resolve general issues.
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Have basic competence with the Microsoft Office suite. This includes, Powerpoint, Excel, Teams and Outlook.
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Most importantly you should have enthusiasm for promoting the widening participation agenda and fair access to education for all.
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Show initiative, positive and enthusiastic attitude to work.
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Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
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Excellent verbal and written communication as well as interpersonal skills.
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Good organisational and time management skills
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Ability to gather, manipulate and present data so it can be interpreted by others.
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This assignment is for the facilitation of payment to SSPP50 members only
Skills
N/A - SSPP 50 members have already been selected
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