Research Project Assistant at InsideHigherEd

Research Project AssistantPosting SummarySupport family and child health focused quality improvement, research, and evaluation activities for the Vermont Child Health Improvement Program. As a member of the team, extract, organize, and clean data from multiple sources, implement and improve data management systems, and support the work of several project teams in collaboration with leadership. Update and apply administrative data sources for annual reporting activities and research, conduct descriptive analyses on new and existing datasets, generate project specific reports and dashboards using specialized software, and support manuscript and grant writing. Develop a comprehensive knowledge of Institutional Review Board procedures, maintain compliance documentation, draft, and update project protocols, and maintain data management plans.Minimum Qualifications (or equivalent combination of education and experience)Bachelor's degree in health, social sciences, or STEM (e.g., public health, psychology, math, biology) and one to three years' experience in research, quality improvement or program evaluation required. Experience with statistical software (e.g., Stata, SPSS, SAS) used for analysis and reporting, and office productivity software (e.g., word processing and spreadsheet software) required. Effective organizational, interpersonal and communication skills required.Desirable QualificationsExperience conducting research in a healthcare setting highly desirable. Previous work involving healthcare reform, quality improvement activities, or reporting on family and child health data desirable. Experience with databases (e.g., Microsoft Access, MySQL) desirable.Anticipated Pay Range$23 - $26.50/hourOther InformationThis position requires a 4-month probationary period. This position is wholly funded by restricted funds.Special ConditionsA probationary period may be required, Contingent on continued funding, This position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with an option to split time between campus and elsewhere, in accordance with the university telecommuting policy, Background Check required for this positionFLSANon-ExemptUnion PositionYes, UVMSUJob LocationBurlington, Vermont, United StatesJob Close Date (Jobs close at 11:59 PM EST.)Open Until FilledNoDepartmentPediatrics/55700Standard Hours at 1.0 FTE37.5Term (months per year)12For full job description and to apply, visit https://www.uvmjobs.com/postings/84575jeid-2a0a3b8375abf04f9ef09004b9383538