Research Program Administration Officer I (Temporary) (Part-Time)

University of Arizona•Tucson, AZ

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About The Position

The Norton School of Human Ecology is seeking a Research Program Administrator (Research Program Administration Officer I). The Research Program Administrator will be a key team member of a National Institutes of Health research project focused on understanding family relationships of sexual and gender minority youth in Latinx families. The Research Program Administrator will assist in administrating and organizing research activities to ensure that goals and objectives of the grant are met. We are looking for an individual who is team-oriented, detail-focused, and has good organizational skills. The Research Program Administrator will work closely with the Principal Investigator during recruitment, data collection, and data analysis. This temporary position is expected to last less than six months from the hire date. Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability programs; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more! The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
One year of relevant work experience required.
Proficiency in conversational and written functional Spanish.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Internet skills.
Basic knowledge of human development and family science research.
Basic knowledge of budgeting and accounting procedures.
Excellent organizational and planning skills with high attention to detail.
Ability to effectively communicate in writing and orally.
Excellent time management skills, with ability to multitask effectively to manage multiple responsibilities and deadlines simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on research projects.
Experience working with sexual and gender minority youth communities.
Experience working with Latinx communities.
Experience in translational science.
Experience with website/online survey development (e.g., Qualtrics).
Experience with publication software (e.g., Microsoft Publisher, Photoshop, Canva, etc.).
Experience working with families in the Tucson and/or Phoenix communities.

Responsibilities

Assists point of contact for research project via telephone, in-person contact, and written communication.
Supports scheduling of data collection interviews with recruited families.
Assists in coordinating logistics, scheduling, and travel, of other research personnel during data collection.
Assists with managing social media accounts and project website.
Supports the investigative team to ensure all project goals and major tasks are effectively planned and executed on schedule.
Assist with the activities of other personnel on the project (e.g., undergraduate students, graduate students).
Interact and maintain communications with Dr. Toomey and the larger research team.
Assist in preparing summary reports on project recruitment and data collection efforts.