"Research Project Assistant II (Department of Mental Health)"

We are seeking a Research Project Assistant II who will support the conduct of a research project. Collects and organizes data through study-specific procedures that may include community outreach, data collection, sample collection, laboratory work, and/or field work. Provides general administrative support for meetings/events, communications, reporting, etc.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in developing operational plans to meet research goals.
• Set up tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Collect and organize data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires, conduct background research, laboratory processing, etc.
• Process data by organizing data records and study files.
• Run basic analyses and prepare routine reports.
• Perform literature searches, abstract data from literature searches and index gathered data.
• Other duties as assigned.

In Addition to the Duties Listed Above

• Assisting the core study team (Coordinator/Management) with onboarding and training new Field Interviewers.
• Coach newly trained FI's, assist with their certification practices, and provide guidance in the field by having them shadow participant visits.
• Teach FI's field tracing techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• One year of related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with survey research and/or fieldwork.
• Background or working knowledge of the PIRC study.
• Previously certified in administration of cognitive neuropsychological assessments.

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Administrative Skills - Awareness
• Analytical Skills - Awareness
• Clinical Trial Management System - Awareness
• Data Entry - Awareness
• Data Management and Analysis - Awareness
• Information Gathering - Awareness
• Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Awareness
• Research and Analytical Skills - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Project Assistant II

Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC

Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)

Employee group: Full Time

Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health

Department name: Mental Health Research Projects

Personnel area: School of Public Health