Data Collection Specialist

Grade:  T24
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The Temple Track PCC Project, a CDC-sponsored project seeking to learn more about post-COVID-19 conditions, is hiring a full-time Data Collection Specialist to work on Temple University’s main campus and assist with the project’s longitudinal primary data collection. Under the direction of Co-Principal Investigator, Dr. Resa Jones, this individual will report to the Research Project Manager and work closely with the Data Collection Coordinator. This individual will be responsible for conducting telephone surveys with project participants, tracking participants, performing data editing and data entry of surveys, and assisting with other active surveillance activities.

Spanish-speaking candidates are strongly desired. 

This position is in-person on Temple University’s Main Campus and will primarily be during afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. Evening and weekend availability is required. 

Essential functions: Administer telephone survey instruments and record verbatim documentation following project protocols and adhering to survey standards to collect high-quality data; Track eligible participants as necessary and accurately complete documentation; Review/proof completed surveys for completeness and accuracy, including surveys completed by other staff; Perform administrative tasks such as data editing and data entry of completed surveys per project protocols; Assist the Data Collection Coordinator with quality control; Perform additional administrative tasks as assigned by the Research Project Manager or Co-Principal Investigator; Performs other related duties as assigned.

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Required Education & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field and a minimum of two years of experience required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. 

Required Skills & Abilities:
*Previous experience with primary data collection and research, with focus on skills related to interviewing individuals for research studies 
*Knowledge of survey research methods and practices
*Must be able to maintain subject confidentiality 
*Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with others
*Excellent customer service skills
*Experience with Microsoft Office products, specifically Microsoft Access and Excel
*Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to articulate clearly and concisely in communications
*Detail-oriented and able to multi-task given participant volume and timelines across waves of data collection
*Must be reliable and punctual

Preferred:
*Fluent in Spanish including speaking and oral comprehension
*At least 6 months experience in telephone and/or interviewer-administered data collection
*Experience with REDCap or other online survey administration software such as CATI

This position requires a background check.
This is a grant funded position.

This position is temporarily assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.

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Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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