Job no:517646
Work type:On Campus
Location:Normal, Illinois
Title: Research Assistant - ARCS Grant
Employee Classification: Student Help Regular
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Social Work
Job Summary
Seeking an MSW student for a research assistantship. This is an opportunity to be a part of a research team on campus examining the impact of opioid use in rural Illinois. The research assistant will attend team meetings monthly, conduct phone interviews with providers and stakeholders, and transcribe interviews. This position starts January 16, 2024 and continues for 4.5 months. Work hours will be 12 hours per week. Work schedule is flexible but phone interviews will need to be conducted during the work week (e.g. M-F 8am to 5pm). The rate of pay is $18.00 per hour. There is no tuition waiver for this position.
Pay Rate
18.00
Preferred Qualifications
Fluent oral communication in English. Comfort in conducting phone interviews and cold calling. Experience with transcription preferred. Current enrollment in social work preferred, graduate standing preferred.
Work Hours
Flexible, 12 hours per week. Phone interviews will need to be conducted during the work week (e.g. M-F 8am to 5pm).
Proposed Starting Date
January 16, 2024
Required Applicant Documents
Resume, Cover Letter, Reference List, Work Availability
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Contact Information for Applicants
Dr. Kate Sheridan
[email protected]
Important Information for Applicants
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