Research Assistant/Research Associate - SSW

Posting Number
045226  
Position Title
Research Assistant/Research Associate - SSW  
Number of Vacancies
1  
School/College/Division/Institutes/Centers
13 - College of Social Work  
Primary Department
H1301-Deans Office Social Work  
Essential Functions (Job Duties)
Essential Functions:
Coordinate field data collection for a longitudinal project that implements and evaluates a school-based prevention program focusing on creating protective environments in schools through school policy development and technical assistance to prevent perpetration of sexual and other related forms of violence among youth.
Coordinate scheduling of recruitment and data collection with school sites.
Support the administration of surveys to youth in school settings across Michigan.
Support the collection of school-level data from publicly available and school-provided sources.
Conduct focus group research with youth.Assist with interviewing of school administrators and staff.
Facilitate retention of research participants and securing informed consent of youth and parents.
Assist in supervision of student research assistant staff.
Ongoing communication with the principal investigators, school personnel, intervention partners, and others affiliated with the project.
Maintain accounting of research related costs.
Assist in the preparation of research reports.
Support daily administrative operations of the research project.
Primarily remote work from home for the first year of the project.  
Unique Duties
 
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree required for Research Assistant
Ph.D. required for Research Associate
Must have graduate level courses in social science research (social work, psychology, sociology, nursing, education or public health).
Excellent oral and written communications skills.
Experience working on social science research projects.
Comfortable with a variety of computer programs and applications.
Reliable transportation to research sites. Minimal travel across the state may be necessary.  
Preferred Qualifications
MSW or Master's degree preferred  
Testing Requirements
Not Applicable  
Test Scheduling
 
Working Conditions
 
Job Type
Full-Time  
Job Category
Research Assistants/Associates  

Fiscal Year of Job Open Date
2020  
Job Open Date
(When job is posted in the system)
09-17-2020  
Job Close Date
(or until suitable candidate is found)
Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Is this position reposted?
No  
Reposting Reason:
None (New Posting)  

Background Check Requirements
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting to work. If you are offered employment, the University will inform you if a background check is required.  
Instructions for submitting your application:
Please submit cover letter, CV and 3 references.  
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