Research Assistant, Heller School

Brandeis University • Waltham, MA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Multiple positions available for researchers excited to be part of an active, in-person team working on research projects that study effective ways of caring for older adults in health services and systems. The role is at Brandeis University and focuses on improving the lives and health of older adults. The Research Assistant will be a key team member working on all modes of communication, including outreach to patients, families, clinical teams, system leaders, and the public through various channels.

Requirements

• 1-3 years related experience, required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Must have basic math skills for accounting purposes.

Nice To Haves

• BA/BS highly preferred
• Meeting planning and management experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with Workday a plus.
• Experience with webpage upkeep, use of social media, Qualtrics, Word/Adobe/Canva

Responsibilities

• Assists in all efforts related to research team communications.
• Schedules and manages in-person, online, and hybrid team meetings, assures clear and professional materials before and after internal and external meetings, including agendas, PowerPoints, notes, reports.
• Tracks schedules and related deadlines.
• Organizes and coordinates various research interviews, workshops, conferences, staff meetings including corresponding with event participants and speakers and compiling attendance lists.
• Coordinates with other study team partners.
• Assists with programming surveys in Qualtrics and other survey software; learns to administer surveys under supervision and assist with research participant communications and scheduling.
• Handles team press releases, online releases in website, social media accounts, email communications and oversees design, creation and distribution of research posters, event signs, flyers).
• Attends administrative meetings and trainings and communicates relevant information to the team.
• Tracks Brandeis calendar and team schedules to help coordinate events and meetings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed