University of Michigan · 10 hours ago
Assistant in Research (TEMP)
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelThe University of Michigan is a leading institution focused on research and education. They are seeking an attentive and detail-oriented Assistant in Research to support their research efforts, which includes interacting with study participants, processing surveys, and managing data collection.
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Responsibilities
Answer incoming calls to the project's main phone
Triage and transfer calls to relevant research staff as necessary
Conduct outbound calls to schools to obtain and confirm student enrollment numbers, principal contact, and mailing address information
Assemble mailings of important study materials to approximately 450 schools, including parental consent forms, for over 65,000 students
Assemble large batch survey mailings
Process incoming and outgoing mail related to the study
Process returned surveys
Update databases with new school information gained from outbound calls and inform research staff of changes
Verify incoming respondent contact details by phone and mail
Conduct tracking of longitudinal survey respondents using internet-based search software
Perform additional project-related tasks as necessary, which may include bulk mailings and additional data entry
Assist with paper and web survey proofing
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED equivalent
Strong communication skills, experience transferring calls and making professional outbound calls
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
Exceptional attention to detail and organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work as a team member
Must be self-motivated, willing to learn new skills, and be able to work independently
Project duties cannot be performed remotely. All work for this position must be completed in the ISR building
Must be able to lift and move boxes weighing up to 30 pounds on a regular basis
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in a social science field
Prior experience working on a survey research data collection project
Advanced computer skills, such as mail merge in MS Word, and using queries and forms in MS Access
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Founded in 1817
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$359.75MKey Investors
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