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Temporary Worker - Part Time - Research Assistant

University of Kansas
United States, Kansas, Lawrence
1450 Jayhawk Boulevard (Show on map)
Dec 25, 2024
Position Overview The Center for Community Health and Development is seeking two part-time Research Assistants (15-20 hours a week) to support data collection through interviews, survey and focus groups and other evaluation services, training, and technical support for community health and development violence prevention initiatives.. We seek individuals who are skilled in community engagement and improvement. The position is funded through the Center for Community Health & Development at the University of Kansas (KU CCHD) (http://communityhealth.ku.edu). The KU CCHD provides a supportive working environment, competitive benefits, and the opportunity to work with a committed team and community partners. Job Description 70% - Conduct interviews and focus groups and administer surveys with clients of violence prevention support services and residents of communities in Kansas City, Missouri most affected by community violence. 15% - Coordinate data collection efforts for violence prevention projects. 15% - Assist senior staff in preparing research and evaluation reports and other technical reports/publications, presentations for violence prevention projects. Position Requirements Note: This position requires flexibility to work some evenings & weekends, and have a reliable car and valid driver's license. Standard schedule may be between 9 am to 7 pm. The position will require the ability to work in Kansas City, MO. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree or three years of human service experience in communities in Kansas City, Missouri, preferably with experience engaging the public and violence prevention or conflict mediation. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, as evidenced by the quality of the application materials. At least 2 years of experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a field related to community/public health, behavioral or social sciences, or related field. At least 1 year of experience working in a community health setting that interacts with the public, a community-based organization focused on serving area residents, and/or contribution to research or evaluation projects (internal to support the agency or as part of a research, policy, or marketing study team) Demonstrated relationship building with community and professional audiences, as shown in application materials. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and prior experience interviewing or outreaching to agency clientele to meet service needs or resolve conflict and/or problem-solving, as demonstrated in application materials. Experience with qualitative data management, evaluation/research supports, or other relevant experience such as data collection internal to an agency to support quality or program/agency improvement and the agency mission, evaluation, and/or reporting, as demonstrated in application materials. Additional Candidate Instructions Apply online and attach: A cover letter Resume or curriculum vita Contact information of three professional references. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by Sunday, January 05, 2025 at midnight. Contact Information to Applicants Jeanne Hayes, Ph.D.; mjhayes@ku.edu; 785-854-0533 Center for Community Health & Development, University of Kansas 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, 4082 Dole Center Lawrence, Kansas 66045 Advertised Salary Range $18/hr - $25/hr Work Schedule Variable 9:00-7:00;15-20 hrs/wk Application Review Begins Monday January 6, 2025 Anticipated Start Date Monday January 20, 2025