Senior Research Assistant, Institute for Human Development, 61874

Hiring Department

Institute for Human Development, UCEDD

Job Description

The University of Missouri – Kansas City (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 Institute for Human Development is seeking a Senior Research Assistant with diverse areas of study to assist in the Health and Aging Program, as well as the Early Childhood and Youth Program. The Senior Research Assistant is responsible for the following activities:

• Coordinate research and evaluation activities among multiple projects
• Prepare data for reporting, meetings, and presentations (i.e. export data from REDCap, clean, and organized data).
• Perform statistical analyses (e.g. t-test, regression, ANOVA)
• Draft report based on statistical analysis results
• Work with REDCap
• Assist in developing evaluation plans
• Assist in data entry when required
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Masters degree (required) in a social/health science, public administration, or education (preferred) with relevant experience working with grants, research projects, data and program evaluation.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated relevant training and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Proficient in quantitative and qualitative research methods.
• Experience with data cleaning and processing, organizing and drafting reports or materials for research papers and/or presentation.
• Experience with database building, maintenance, and management.
• Experience with conducting policy and/or program evaluation.
• Outstanding planning, communication & organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and problem-solve.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Attention to details, independent working and problem solving.
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed (5%). Flexible hours may require some evening and weekend hours at times to accommodate community meetings.
• Ability to work well independently as well as with a team.

Full Time/Part Time

Full-Time, unranked, non-tenure track, benefit eligible academic position, initial contract period is 12 months

Salary

$50,000 - $55,000 per year to commensurate with experience/qualifications

Application Deadline

Position will remain open until filled.

Apply online at umkc.edu/jobs. 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 three 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.). If you need technical assistance, please call 1-855-524- 0002”

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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties and functions of this job. If you believe you may have difficulty performing any of the duties or functions of this job, please contact the Office of Affirmative Action at (816) 235-1323.

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