Research Assistant

Montclair State University-posted about 1 year ago
Full-time • Entry Level
Montclair, NJ
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The Research Assistant at Montclair State University plays a crucial role in supporting data collection and related tasks for a statewide adolescent health survey. This full-time, hybrid position requires collaboration with team members and engagement with various stakeholders to ensure effective research outcomes. The role is grant-funded, contingent upon the availability of funding, and involves a mix of in-person and remote work.

  • Collaborate with team members to plan and carry out applied research work.
  • Contribute to the development of data collection instruments (e.g., surveys, consent forms, recruitment materials).
  • Assist with applications to and ensure compliance with the university's Institutional Review Board (IRB).
  • Program survey questions, manage survey instruments, and enter data in survey software (e.g., Qualtrics).
  • Assist with scheduling and recruiting participants for data collection activities.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for a portfolio of schools participating in surveys.
  • Manage and summarize qualitative and quantitative data descriptively.
  • Support the preparation of reports and presentations, including the design of data visualizations (e.g., graphs, infographics, slide deck presentations).
  • Assist with administrative tasks, such as note-taking, scheduling, and correspondence with school personnel.
  • Organize and manage data, program documentation, and files.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a social science field, including public health, education, evaluation, public administration, psychology, or other social science.
  • Minimum 1 year of post-degree professional experience providing applied research, program evaluation, market research, program planning, public administration, or related services to clients or partners.
  • Fluency in English (written and verbal).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Quick learner; flexible and willing to learn new ideas, content areas, and skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong attention to detail, with respect to both numerical accuracy and proofreading.
  • Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a team while also being able to take initiative and work independently.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a wide variety of stakeholders, including personnel in organizations and agencies inside and outside the university, particularly schools and school district officials.
  • Experience with Google Suite (e.g., Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar).
  • Familiarity with online survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics, Google Forms).
  • Familiarity with research methods or following a standardized protocol.
  • Bilingual Spanish proficiency.
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