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About the College/Unit/Department
College of Public Health – University of Georgia
Posting Type: External
Retirement Plan: GDCP
Employment Type: Employee
Benefits Eligibility: Non-Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time: Part Time
Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday
Advertised Salary: 14.30
Posting Date: 08/24/2026
Open until filled: Yes
Proposed Starting Date: 08/30/2026
Location of Vacancy: Athens Area
Classification
Classification Title: Statistical Assistant I
FLSA: Non-Exempt
FTE: .12500
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent
Position Summary
Conduct interviews with study participants by phone and over zoom.
Attend recruiting events and promote the study to potential participants in a positive and engaging manner.
Rapidly respond to email, text and phone inquiries from potential and current study participants.
Assist in data collection and perform Spanish interpretation at the Clinical and Translational Research Unit.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies
- Experience in data collection methods such as conducting surveys, making observations, running focus groups, and performing subject interviews.
- Proficiency with Microsoft tools including Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
Physical Demands
sitting or standing for long periods
Position Details
Is driving a responsibility of this position?: No
Is this a Position of Trust?: No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?: No
Does this position require a P-Card?: No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?: No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?: No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications): No
Duties/Responsibilities
Research Activities
- Conduct interviews with study participants by phone and over zoom.
- Attend recruiting events and promote the study to potential participants in a positive and engaging manner.
- Assist in data collection and perform Spanish interpretation at the Clinical and Translational Research Unit.
Percentage of time: 75
Administrative Work
- Rapidly respond to email, text and phone inquiries from potential and current study participants.
Percentage of time: 25
Contact Details
For questions concerning this position or recruitment progression, please refer to the Recruitment Contact listed below.
Recruitment Contact Name: Valentina Merola
Recruitment Contact Email: Valentina.Merola@uga.edu
