Wayne State University is searching for an experienced
Research
Assistant at its Detroit campus location.
Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located
in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all
backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our
deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,
diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational
opportunities which prepare students for success in a global
society.
Essential functions (job duties):
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES
- Provide coordination assistance on multi-funded and/or
multi-site research projects.
Assist project director in project planning to ensure that
pre-established work scope, study protocol, and program
requirements are followed.
Develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures for
project-specific reporting.
Assume responsibility for coordinating crime prevention
research duties for AmeriCorps members involved in the AmeriCorps
Urban Safety Project (AMUS).
Assist in coordinating multiple crime prevention survey data
collection efforts for one or more research projects - may include
other collaborating agencies or institutions.
Represent AMUS at local AMUS events, community gatherings,
workshops, and trainings (must be available nights and
weekends).
Integrate information from multiple sources to meet the
necessary requirements of funding agencies.
Prepare regular updates to Center Director and Managing
Director.
Unique duties:
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in any area of social science research
(including political science, anthropology, demography, education,
geography, psychology, public health, social work, sociology,
survey methodology, statistics, and urban studies) required.
- Experience coordinating AmeriCorps members required.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with
others.
- Strong problem resolution, organizational, analytical, and
communication (oral and written) skills; ability to collaborate
effectively.
- Strong diplomatic skills to present, answer questions and
concerns effectively to groups.
Please submit an electronic application via the Wayne State
University Online Career Site. Please include a resume, names of
references, and transcript (unofficial).
Preferred qualifications:
School/College/Division:
Generic Division
Primary department:
Center for Urban Studies
Employment type:
- Regular Employee
- Job type: Full Time
- Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
- Compensation type: Annual Salary
- Hourly rate:
- Salary minimum: 45,000
- Salary hire maximum: 50,000
Working conditions:
Normal Office Environment
Job openings:
- Number of openings: 2
- Reposted position: No
- Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
- Prior posting/requisition number:
Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered
employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal
history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,
the university will inform you if a background check is
required.
