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Wayne State University · 1 day ago

Research Assistant

Detroit, MI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$45K/yr - $50K/yr

Wayne State University is a premier public urban research university located in Detroit, Michigan. They are seeking an experienced Research Assistant to provide coordination assistance on multi-funded research projects and ensure compliance with project requirements.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Provide coordination assistance on multi-funded and/or multi-site research projects

Assist project director in project planning to ensure that pre-established work scope, study protocol, and program requirements are followed

Develop and maintain recordkeeping systems and procedures for project-specific reporting

Assume responsibility for coordinating crime prevention research duties for AmeriCorps members involved in the AmeriCorps Urban Safety Project (AMUS)

Assist in coordinating multiple crime prevention survey data collection efforts for one or more research projects - may include other collaborating agencies or institutions

Represent AMUS at local AMUS events, community gatherings, workshops, and trainings (must be available nights and weekends)

Integrate information from multiple sources to meet the necessary requirements of funding agencies

Prepare regular updates to Center Director and Managing Director

Qualification

Social science researchCoordination experienceCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem resolution skillsAnalytical skillsDiplomatic skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in any area of social science research (including political science, anthropology, demography, education, geography, psychology, public health, social work, sociology, survey methodology, statistics, and urban studies) required

Experience coordinating AmeriCorps members required

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with others

Strong problem resolution, organizational, analytical, and communication (oral and written) skills; ability to collaborate effectively

Strong diplomatic skills to present, answer questions and concerns effectively to groups