Research Assistant I

Bachelor's degree in social sciences, computer science, mathematics, statistics, or a related field, plus one (1) year of social science research, data analytics, and/or statistical evaluation experience required.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity.  The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. 

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel, data processing, and desktop publishing software.
• Expertise in a statistical programming language is required, along with a working understanding of multiple databases (SQL, Excel, SPSS, SAS).
• REDCap database project building experience is required.

• →Assist project/grant investigator(s) in executing evaluation deliverables in externally funded research projects. 
• →Maintain and manage new and existing project/research databases and follow established quality control protocols. This will include creating data collection surveys, ensuring data quality and accuracy, overseeing data entry, and developing reports for the Project Director and Evaluator. REDCap, SAS, and SPSS will be used for data cleaning, aggregation, and validation.  The position requires critical thinking to proactively identify issues and opportunities to enhance data management and reporting through high-level problem solving to ensure consistent delivery. 
• →Use statistical software to perform basic statistical analyses for datasets of research data.  This work may be done independently and as part of a team under the supervision of departmental faculty or evaluation supervisor. Contribution to data analysis for the purpose of evaluating the research intervention will be a routine duty. 
• →Provide analysis of collected project data in order to prepare outcome reporting. This will include developing reports for the Project Director, Evaluator, database contractors, and the project funder and advising the PI regarding project data problems and resolutions. 
• →Perform general office duties for the principal investigator, including compiling data and preparing reports to be used in presentations for conferences. Field data collection may be required at times.
• →Perform other duties as assigned.

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