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Research Assistant- School of Social Work - Part-time

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant- School of Social Work - Part-timeat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The School of Social Work Center for Social Work Research is seeking a part-time research assistant. This is a grant funded position for at least one year. Primary duties will include but are not limited to organizing and managing evaluation survey data, providing technical assistance, implementing processes for tracking required project activities and data entry, and supporting Project Managers with maintenance of evaluation data for analysis and reporting.

Summarize data and highlight key activities for MDHHS grants.

Create and field surveys for evaluation using Qualtrics.

Regular meetings with grant stakeholders and MDHHS to review progress.

Create final annual reports for both grants.

Enter data from two grant projects into Excel database.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education Bachelor’s degree

Preferably in Social Work or Psychology

Experience Entry level (less than a year of job-related experience) or (minimum years of job-related experience)

Prior experience with mental health services and research.

Ability to manage several projects simultaneously, prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must have excellent data management skills and experience with excel.

Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Flexible and adaptable style; a professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player, to take initiative, and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.

School/College/Division:

H13 - School of Social Work

Primary department:

H1302 - Social Work Research

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Fractional Time

• Job category: Research

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

(hybrid) Normal office environment. This is a one-year, grant-funded position.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.