Research Area Specialist InterApply NowHow to ApplyInterested candidates should submit the following as one document:
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For the Career Portal system to accept a cover letter and two letters of recommendation, please include these as pages of your resume/CV.SummaryLevel Up: Employment Skills Simulation Lab (leveluplab.org) at the University of Michigan School of Social Work is accepting applications for a Research Area Specialist Intermediate position. The selected candidate will provide research and administrative support to project teams in coordinating multiple federal grant-funded, multi-site, multi-year research studies, specifically within the criminal justice setting. This position requires travel to and from study sites, with the option of staying at a hotel for sites that are farther away.The selected candidate must be eligible to work in the US.This position is benefit eligible. Information regarding benefits can be found at https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness/benefits-enrollment/benefits-enrollment-eligibility/benefits-eligibilityWho We AreLevel Up: Employment Skills Simulation Lab's mission is to help bridge the equity gap in employment opportunities for underserved groups. We are pursuing this mission within the context of the Grand Challenges of Social Work by seeking to Harness Technology for Social Good, Ensure Healthy Development for All Youth, Promote Social Isolation, and Eradicate Social Isolation.Our lab utilizes community-based participatory approaches and technological innovations to achieve these aims. Our funded program builds on the interdisciplinary strength of the resource-rich, research-focused environment at the University of Michigan.ResponsibilitiesThe Research Area Specialist will lead research projects mentioned in the job summary within a team environment. These duties include, but are not limited to:
Managing timelines, collaborating with research community partners, preparing deliverables, and communicating with others about project progress among stakeholders.
Preparing reports and presentations to showcase study outcomes and communicate findings to the research team and stakeholders.
Working with prison staff members involved in the research project.
Development of research protocols and intervention protocols, training research staff, and supervising data collection.
Managing IRB applications, including submitting applications, amendments, and continuing reviews as needed.
Managing both quantitative and qualitative research databases, which include monitoring incoming data for quality and accuracy as well as cleaning data as needed.
Assisting with manuscript reviews and other research-related tasks.
Required Qualifications
At least a bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Criminology, Education, Disability Studies, Social Science, and/or a related field
At least 4 years of working in a prison setting or with a criminal justice population conducting randomized control trial research
Ability to independently travel to prison study sites
Expertise using REDCap, SPSS, Dedoose, and Canva
Desired Qualifications
Previous community-based research experience
Experience with clinical assessments
Social media experience
Work LocationsAlthough the work location will be in the School of Social Work building (SSWB) at 1080 S. University, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1106, a hybrid of remote and in person work is available.Application DeadlineJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID249591Working TitleResearch Area Specialist InterJob TitleResearch Area Specialist InterWork LocationAnn Arbor CampusAnn Arbor, MIFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupSchool Social WorkDepartmentSchool of Social WorkPosting Begin/End Date5/28/2024 - 6/27/2024Career InterestResearchApply Now