Post : We’re hiring! Join the CDSC as a Program Coordinator URL : https://blog.communitydata.science/were-hiring-join-the-cdsc-as-a-program-co... Posted : October 5, 2026 at 07:00 Author : Aaron Shaw Categories : Join CDSC, Reflections Come join us and maybe watch the sunrise over Lake Michigan! Do you care about community, design, computing, and research? We are hiring a program coordinator ( https://careers.northwestern.edu/psc/hrnu_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS... ) to grow the public impact of the Community Data Science Collective (CDSC) ( https://communitydata.science ) and Northwestern University Center for Human Computer Interaction +Design (HCI+D) ( https://hci.northwestern.edu ) . The person in this role will work across both groups, focusing on outreach and communications, managing social media and web content, promoting research and activities to internal and external audiences, building research communities, strategic event planning, and supporting program administration for both the CDSC and HCI+D. The position is full time and based in Evanston on the Northwestern University campus (although a portion of the work may be done remotely). The average salary for similar positions at Northwestern is around $55,000 per year and includes benefits (compensation details for this position can only be determined by Northwestern HR in the hiring process). The position is available as a 2-year term-limited role, with the possibility of additional years depending on available funding. Details regarding specific responsibilities, duties, minimum qualifications, and competencies are available via the job posting on the Northwestern HR website ( https://careers.northwestern.edu/psc/hrnu_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS... ) . About Northwestern’s Center for HCI+Design and the Community Data Science Collective The Community Data Science Collective ( https://communitydata.science ) is an interdisciplinary research group made up of faculty, students, and affiliates ( https://communitydata.science/People ) mainly at the University of Washington Department of Communication, the Northwestern University Department of Communication Studies, the Carleton College Computer Science Department, the iSchool at the University of Texas at Austin, and the Purdue University School of Communication. To learn more about the Community Data Science Collective, you should check out our wiki ( https://communitydata.science ) , blog ( https://blog.communitydata.science ) , and recent publications ( https://communitydata.science/Publications ) . Northwestern’s Center for Human Computer Interaction + Design ( https://hci.northwestern.edu ) brings together researchers and practitioners from across the university to study, design, and develop the future of human and computer interaction at home, work, and play. The center draws upon Northwestern’s pioneering leadership in interaction and design research, and supports researchers in their pursuit of new interaction paradigms to support a collaborative, sustainable, and equitable society. Contact Please contact Aaron Shaw ( mailto:aaronshaw@northwestern.edu ) with questions. Both the CDSC and the Center for HCI+D are committed to creating diverse, inclusive, equitable, and accessible environments. We actively work to maintain an open community where each person’s experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives are valued and encouraged. We look forward to working with someone who shares these values. Ready to apply? Please apply via the Northwestern University job posting ( https://careers.northwestern.edu/psc/hrnu_er/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS... ) (and note that the job ID is 54580). We will begin reviewing applications immediately (continuing on a rolling basis until the position is filled). Add a comment to this post: https://blog.communitydata.science/were-hiring-join-the-cdsc-as-a-program-co... -- Manage Subscriptions https://subscribe.wordpress.com/?key=65cad9df3c24375c969692300da5e2ea&email=... Unsubscribe: https://subscribe.wordpress.com/?key=65cad9df3c24375c969692300da5e2ea&email=...