Sponsor Funded Professional - Research Associate I

Georgia State University • Atlanta, GA

11h • Onsite

About The Position

The RA I is a contributing member of multiple projects, including evaluation, technical assistance, policy development, and programmatic work that supports youth with behavioral health challenges and families in Georgia. The RA I role will sit on the Mindworks Georgia team. Mindworks is the state director-level, multiagency working group of the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, and is responsible for developing and implementing the Mindworks framework in Georgia.
The RA I will provide research and project support that contributes to a scientifically sound background for center activities. This position will work primarily on projects within the Mindworks Georgia team portfolio, including evaluating and supporting program implementation, facilitating focus groups, collecting data from external partners, and other administrative duties. In addition, the RA I will coordinate special projects as assigned by senior staff, facilitate meetings, and assist in the preparation, coordination, and dissemination of various Mindworks-related materials on mental health services for children and youth.
This is an Atlanta-based position.

Requirements

• Qualitative and quantitative analytic skills
• Writing and reporting skills, including formatting
• Presentation and group facilitation skills
• Networking skills and aptitude for representing GHPC with local, state, and national organizations
• Demonstrated participatory and team-oriented style of interaction
• Knowledge of research and evaluation techniques, methodologies, equipment, processes, and procedures.
• Skills and experience with data collection, such as conducting interviews and focus groups.
• Knowledge of automated systems and software including spreadsheets, databases, word processors, presentations, analysis software (e.g., NVivo, SPSS, SAS), and survey software (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey).
• Ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and exhibit excellent customer service abilities.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Innovative mindset and a self-starter.
• Effective oral and verbal communication with external and internal customers.
• Knowledge of automated systems and software including spreadsheets, databases, word processors, presentations, analysis software (e.g., NVivo, SPSS, SAS), and survey software (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey).
• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
• Proficiency in English is a requirement.

Nice To Haves

• Mental health services for children and youth
• Substance use disorders
• Behavioral health and developmental disabilities
• System of care
• Public health 3.0
• Infant and early childhood mental health
• Child and adolescent mental health
• Implementation science
• Social determinants of health
• Administrative claims data use
• The candidate is expected to have knowledge of general health policy and qualitative and quantitative research.
• Experience in survey administration, data analysis of multiple data sources, and working with a variety of state and community partners is strongly desired.
• The candidate must also demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and research assistance to existing contracts and grants.
• Designs and conducts quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation to address health-related problems and publishes results in professional conferences and peer-reviewed journals.
• Drafts reports, abstracts, briefing papers, literature reviews, presentations, and other research-related communications.
• Submits Institutional Review Board applications and maintains approval.
• Conducts desk reviews, environmental scans, community mapping, and other exploratory and information-gathering methods.
• Facilitates group meetings using design strategies that ensure meeting goals and objectives are met.
• Coordinates special projects as assigned by senior staff.
• Assists senior staff in identifying and responding to new research and funding opportunities.
• Provides data-informed technical assistance to partners to support decision-making, capacity-building, and sustainability at the practice, programming, and policy levels.
• Assists with administrative and other duties assigned as the job necessitates.

Benefits

• A flexible work environment
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship
• Competitive base salary
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

What This Job Offers

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