Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

05/25/2022

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

1128135

Position Title

Research Assistant III

Department this Position Reports to

The Dartmouth Institute

Hiring Range Minimum

$51,900

Hiring Range Maximum

$63,300

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

Location of Position

Lebanon, NH

Remote Work Eligibility?

Remote eligible

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

NA

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

To support The Dartmouth Institute for Health Policy and Clinical Practice in the development of national, state and regional health policy, with a particular focus on one or more of the following: evaluating health care; initiatives to engage, enable and empower patients; and/or innovative models of intervention, improvement and implementation. Works under guidance of TDI faculty and senior staff to implement a range of project activities

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 3-5 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor’s plus 3 – 5 years experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Familiarity with basic research methods and data analysis (quantitative or qualitative)
• Ability to work directly with TDI faculty and other executive-level national stakeholders
• Proven ability to apply critical thinking and sound judgment to address open-ended problems
• Superior verbal communication and writing skills, and comfort with public speaking
• Commitment to diversity and serving the needs of a diverse population

Preferred Qualifications

• Public health or health policy background, and commitment to advancing health reform in the United States
• Proven ability to manage multiple competing priorities

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Jennifer Rickards

Talent Acquisition Consultant

Matt Browne

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All Dartmouth College employees, whether working on-site or remotely, are required to be up to date with vaccination against COVID -19 (or to have received an approved exemption from vaccination through the Office of Institutional Diversity and Equity). Please visit https://dartgo.org/vaxpolicy for details. Compliance with this requirement is a condition of employment. Failure to meet this condition of employment may result in Dartmouth in its sole discretion delaying your start date or rescinding its offer of employment.

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/63270

Key Accountabilities

Description

• Collaborates with the project leadership to support the design and implementation of research project(s)

Percentage Of Time

20%

Description

• Conducts and writes reviews of current literature to stay abreast of field and prepares summaries, drafts of reports, and manuscripts to communicate results and implications of the data analysis

Percentage Of Time

5%

Description

• Prepares presentations and other briefings on research findings and their significance for team and partners

Percentage Of Time

5%

Description

• Contributes to development of project materials, such as white papers, policy briefs, and academic manuscripts

Percentage Of Time

5%

Description

• Assists in writing grant proposals and associated funding reports and in development of research instruments, such as survey questionnaires and interview guides

Percentage Of Time

5%

Description

• Collects, analyzes, and interprets qualitative and/or quantitative data to present findings with tentative conclusions to the principal investigator

Percentage Of Time

5%

Description

• Provides data management support, such as cleaning and validation of primary data and collaborates with TDI analysts to facilitate data management and analysis

Percentage Of Time

15%

Description

• Designs data reports appropriately tailored for various audiences, such as research team, implementation partners, provider organizations, or policy organizations

Percentage Of Time

5%

Description

• Effectively communicates with project partners (e.g., provider organizations, payers, research institutions, etc.) in support of project work

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

• Maintains and tracks project timelines to ensure timely completion of project deliverables

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

• Facilitates team meetings and conference calls, including agenda setting and taking minutes

Percentage Of Time

15%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned.
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Additional Document #1
2. Additional Document #2