Research and Evaluation Assistant (Part-Time)
About The Position
The Research and Evaluation Assistant supports an NIH-funded study through participant recruitment, data collection, and data entry, with a focus on the Proyecto Luz survey. This is a remote role with regular in-person fieldwork—typically once per week or at least twice per month—and requires the ability to travel locally within Chicago and surrounding collar counties (personal vehicle not required; local travel reimbursed). The first several days of onboarding will take place in-office. The ideal candidate is fluent in Spanish, familiar with or part of the communities served, and has experience with research or data collection. This temporary, part-time position is well-suited for students or early-career professionals but is open to all qualified applicants.
Requirements
- Some college coursework, an Associate’s degree, or equivalent experience in social sciences, health services, or related fields.
- Experience working with human research subjects or vulnerable populations.
- Fluency in Spanish (verbal and written).
- Ability to work remotely and travel locally for fieldwork.
- Ability to complete initial onboarding in-office.
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in both English and Spanish.
- Comfort working with diverse populations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based tools.
- Reliability, professionalism, and adherence to confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, social sciences, or related field.
- Experience in a research environment with human subjects.
- Human subjects research training (e.g., CITI certification).
- Valid driver’s license (not required).
Responsibilities
- Recruit, screen, and enroll participants at in-person and virtual events.
- Obtain informed consent and distribute participant incentives.
- Coordinate logistics with community-based organizations.
- Attend in-person recruitment events for Proyecto Luz.
- Administer surveys in person, by phone, and electronically (Qualtrics).
- Enter, clean, and verify data for accuracy.
- Assist with basic data analysis tasks.
- Support data quality monitoring and ensure data integrity.
- Follow HIPAA-compliant data storage and management procedures.
- Participate in agency-wide activities as needed.
- Perform additional tasks as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
