Senior Research Assistant / Research Assistant, UMKC Institute for Human Development, 80444

Hiring Department

Institute for Human Development, University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD), University of Missouri-Kansas City

Job Description

The UMKC Institute for Human Development, University Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (IHD) is an applied research and training center for human services designed to exemplify the University’s goals of engaged scholarship and community partnerships. Its functions include interdisciplinary training, applied research, community program development and information dissemination.

The IHD is seeking aSr. Research Assistant or Research Assistantwith health-related research and program coordination experience to join the Maternal and Child Health team. The (SR.) Research Assistant will be responsible for the following activities:

• Facilitate a statewide action network
• Manage and respond to project related communications
• Facilitate action network stakeholder engagement
• Schedule, plan, and facilitate regular action network, planning committee, and workgroup meetings
• Schedule and facilitate individual meetings with partners
• Lead efforts to develop and maintain community resource directories
• Collect, track and document project-related activities and outcomes
• Serve as a liaison between the research team and the action network
• Assist with drafting materials for research papers, reports, and/or presentations
• Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will demonstrate relevant training and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Outstanding planning, communication & organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and problem-solve
• Ability to plan and facilitate statewide stakeholder meetings
• Attention to details, independent working and problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed
• Knowledgeable about and interest in health and maternal health

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree for Sr. Research Assistant, and a Bachelor’s degree for Research Assistant and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Area of study in social work, public health, informatics, social science fields is preferred.

Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time, benefit-eligible, unranked/non-tenure track academic position. Contract is 12-months, then will go to 6-month contracts.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with experience, education and internal equity...Sr. Research Assistant $50,000 to $55,000 per year or up to $21.63 per hour for a Research Assistant.

Application Deadline

Position will remain open until filled.

Application Instructions

To be considered, you must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least five references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /,&, %, etc.).

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For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 46260 and name of the position.

Comments

Institute for Human Development, UCEDD

We envision a world where all people live, work and play in their chosen communities through their life course.

As a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities , we work to promote self-determined lives for people with disabilities.

As an institute within an urban research university, we work to promote access to opportunities and resources for unserved and underserved populations.

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