Hourly Project Assistant II

Health Research Incorporated • Albany, NY

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Health Research, Inc. is seeking an Hourly Project Assistant II to work within the Reproductive and Sexual Health Unit in the Bureau of Data Analytics, Research, and Evaluation, Division of Family Health, Center of Community Health, New York State Department of Health. The incumbent will work collaboratively with program staff in the Bureau of Perinatal, Reproductive, and Sexual Health to assist the Rape Prevention and Education (RPE) team by supporting data analysis (quantitative and qualitative) and summarizing findings. The incumbent may also assist with developing surveys, conducting qualitative data analysis, developing evaluation plans and performing evaluation activities necessary to make data-driven decisions.

Requirements

• Undergraduate or graduate student currently enrolled in epidemiology, biostatistics, public health or related field; OR two years relevant experience.
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
• The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location specified in the job posting and must also be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts, prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in using SAS
• Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and Power Point)
• Experience conducting literature reviews and summarizing findings
• Experience in developing surveys
• Strong written and visual communication skills including demonstrated experience creating clear reports, presentations, and data visualizations

Responsibilities

• Assisting with identification of sexual violence data sources and retrieving publicly available data
• Compiling and updating a database of sexual violence data prevalence
• Assisting with conducting analysis of Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) data
• Completing regular and ad hoc data requests
• Assisting with literature review and manuscript preparation
• Assisting with preparation of reports and presentations of findings
• Developing surveys
• Conducting qualitative data analysis
• Developing evaluation plans
• Performing evaluation activities necessary to make data-driven decisions

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible benefit accounts - Medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking and transit
• Generous paid time off - Paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation and personal leave
• Tuition support
• Retirement Benefits - HRI is a participating employer in the New York State and Local Retirement System and offers optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees to use towards health insurance premiums and eligible medical expenses
• Employee Assistance Program - Provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services to assist employees, both personally and professionally

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree