Research Assistant - Research Coordinator
Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedResearch Assistant - Research Coordinatorat 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):
Provide coordination assistance on multi-funded and/or multi-site research projects.
Assist project director in project planning to ensure that pre-established work scope, study protocol, and program requirements are followed.
Develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures for project-specific reporting.
Assume responsibility for coordinating crime prevention research duties for AmeriCorps members involved in the AmeriCorps Urban Safety Project (AMUS).
Assist in coordinating multiple crime prevention survey data collection efforts for one or more research projects - may include other collaborating agencies or institutions.
Represent AMUS at local AMUS events, community gatherings, workshops, and trainings (must be available nights and weekends).
Integrate information from multiple sources to meet the necessary requirements of funding agencies.
Prepare regular updates to Center Director and Managing Director.
Unique duties:
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in any area of social science research (including political science, anthropology, demography, education, geography, psychology, public health, social work, sociology, survey methodology, statistics, and urban studies) required.
Experience coordinating AmeriCorps members required.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others.
Strong problem resolution, organizational, analytical, and communication (oral and written) skills; ability to collaborate effectively.
Strong diplomatic skills to present, answer questions and concerns effectively to groups.
Please include a resume, names of references, and transcript (unofficial)
Preferred qualifications:
School/College/Division:
H32 - Provost & VP Academic Affairs
Primary department:
H6614 - Center Urban Studies
Employment type:
Regular Employee
Job type: Full Time
Job category: Research
Funding/salary information:
Working conditions:
Normal office environment
Job openings:
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.