Research Assistant, Heller School

Brandeis University • Waltham, MA

6d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

Multiple positions available for a researcher who is 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 involves being a key team member working on all modes of communication, including effective 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.

Benefits

• The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level