Research Associate - Project Evaluator - Psychiatry - UI ARC

University of Iowa
Full-time•Iowa City, United States
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<p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">The Department of Psychiatry at The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a <strong>Research Associate</strong> to serve as a Project Evaluator and member of the </span><a href="https://uiarc.uiowa.edu/"><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">UI Addiction and Recovery Collaborative (UI ARC) team</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">. &nbsp;This position supports funded projects involving substance use and addiction through the development and implementation of comprehensive evaluation plans. &nbsp;The Project Evaluator will conduct project management activities to ensure program operations, activities, and services align with the research and service grant goals and objectives. Evaluation responsibilities include accessing various reports, conducting analyses, and formatting data for inclusion in weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.</span><br><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong><u>Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities</u></strong></span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to collect evaluation data for of grant-funded programs and analyze program data using quantitative methods.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Seek, synthesize, and organize information to summarize and communicate in a clear and concise manner.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Understand the context of a program and how it affects planning, implementation, outcomes, and evaluation.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Will collect and enter data and conduct audits as necessary. &nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Generate queries, reports, exports, and other data as needed.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provide quantitative, graphical, and qualitative analysis.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Provide statistical support and interpret findings.</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Assist in the preparation of materials as requested for reporting to funding sources.</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Submit timely and accurate reports for existing grant-funded projects.</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Work within databases such as Research Electronic Data Capture (REDCap).&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Ensure the protection of confidential data including and not limited to the privacy of the health care information.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Meet deadlines by establishing priorities and target dates for information-gathering, writing, review, and approval to ensure timely transmittal/submission of proposals.</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Work in a team environment and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, learners, and various project stakeholders.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Collaborate through effective communication by providing regular updates and information to colleagues allowing the entire team to perform well.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Supervision: Received from UI ARC’s Program Directors and project leadership.</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Staff Type: Professional &amp; Scientific&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Type of Position: 50-100%25 time, Specified Term, 12 months with possibility of extension</span><br>&nbsp;</p><br><br><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong><u>Required Qualifications</u></strong></span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Minimum of one year experience with data collection, data management, databases, data analyses (e.g., frequency tables, correlations, group comparisons), and report writing.</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Previous experience working with a broad range of stakeholders that demonstrates an ability to encourage meaningful participation in a team setting.</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge of frameworks and methods for program evaluation in a research/clinical setting, including data collection, data analyses, and reporting.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience with project development and project management that includes evaluation plans and/or designs.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Evidence of ability to function with a high degree of independence while actively collaborating in a team environment, handling multiple projects, and experience working in deadline-driven environments.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Technical or scientific writing experience.</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong><u>Desirable Qualifications</u></strong></span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Master’s degree in social science, data science, public health, or related field.</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;At least five years’ work experience with research techniques, data collection, technical writing. &nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Two years’ experience conducting data analyses using appropriate analytic tools. &nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience with behavioral health systems, infectious disease, medical education, or healthcare systems.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Familiarity with the implementation and evaluation of funded projects and evidence-based practices related to substance use disorders, infectious disease or behavioral health.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge of and experience with designing, building, and implementing REDCap projects and Qualtrics surveys.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience with human subject’s research.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">•&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Experience with grant reporting platform (SPARS, Iowagrants, etc.,)</span></p><p><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><strong><u>Application Process</u></strong></span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">In order to be considered, applicants must upload a Cover Letter and Resume (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days. &nbsp;This job may be removed from posting and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">Professional references will be required at a later time in the recruitment process.&nbsp;</span><br><span style="font-family:Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;">For more information, contact lori-posey@uiowa.edu .</span></p>

Application Requirements

Candidates must have at least a bachelor's degree and one year of experience in data management, analysis, and report writing. Proficiency in project management and the ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team are essential.