Research Assistant, Part-Time, Division of Research & Innovation

Wayne State University • Detroit, MI

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant, Part-Time, Division of Research & Innovation 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.

Position Purpose:
To drive community and organizational engagement by strategically identifying and recruiting program participants, coordinating seamless program operations, and managing comprehensive data-tracking systems. This position is vital to support participant recruitment and retention efforts.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree is required.
• Minimum 2 years of job-related experience.
• Must be organized, professional, able to work independently or with a team.
• Strong organizational skills are essential for managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• The ability to prioritize tasks effectively is critical.
• Good interpersonal skills are necessary for interacting effectively with team members and participants.
• Must have proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills are required for participant recruitment and for writing articles.
• Be well acquainted with the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
• Complete CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) program training for Human Subject Approval.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 4-year college degree in psychology is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outbound calls to HBEC (Healthier Black Elders Center) members for resurveys, maintaining member engagement, and accurate data tracking.
• Represent the program at in-person events, utilizing peer-to-peer recruitment strategies to sign up new participants and distribute program information.
• Administer intake surveys for new members and accurately entered all survey data into the registry database.
• Assist with broader program activities, special events, and administrative tasks, including organizing monthly birthday card mailings to members.
• Write a bi-annual newsletter that includes a featured article on a current registry participant. Identify potential participants to feature, interview them and write the article for the newsletter.
• Assist with set-up of events: Organize the registration table, provide HBEC (Healthier Black Elders Center) information, recruit new members, distribute evaluations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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