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University of Connecticut Hiring for Research Program Coordinator (Research Assistant ) at Hartford Campus Full Time

Job Details

Search #: 497692
Work type: Full-time
Location: Hartford Campus
Categories: Research

JOB SUMMARY

The Research Program Coordinator will coordinate a five-year federal grant funded by the Administration for Community Living. This project is a collaboration between the University of Connecticut (UConn) and Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island (MOWRI) to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of an enhanced MOWRI Home-Delivered Meals service delivery approach that includes community health worker interactions and supplemental healthy grocery bags to address diet quality, food and nutrition security, loneliness, and health-related quality of life for older adults.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The successful candidate will lead the day-to-day operations and have direct communication with all project team members, including:

  • Ensure study milestones and sponsor requirements are met, such as interim reporting and required trainings.
  • Draft IRB applications as well as surveys, data collection, and implementation protocols with input by the investigators and consultants.
  • Coordinate communication between study partners, including drafting meeting agendas, facilitating meetings, and writing minutes of meetings.
  • Participate in the adaptation and development of all intervention components, working as the liaison between study partners.
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of evaluation measures and protocols including participant tracking, process, and outcome evaluation.
  • Conduct quality control monitoring of data collection and process measures.
  • Conduct qualitative interviews.
  • Conduct analysis of qualitative data.
  • Train and oversee the work of the graduate students.
  • Design databases and participant tracking systems including the acquisition of data, with the help of study investigators and consultants.
  • Oversee frequent data transfers, ensure data integrity, and solve data-related issues as the project progresses.
  • Prepare quantitative data for analysis, conducting data quality assurance, variable cleaning, and data manipulation.
  • Translate data into statistical packages for use by our statistician.
  • Perform analyses such as interim frequencies of variables, working with study investigators.
  • Assist in the creation of reports and manuscripts with the guidance of the investigators.
  • Conduct literature reviews and work with the team on the dissemination of study results.

    • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    1. B.A. or B.S. and two to three years of post-degree experience or an M.A. or M.S. and from no experience to one year of post-degree experience.
    2. Excellent data management skills (experience with data tracking and management in Qualtrics, Excel, or similar).
    3. Excellent written and verbal communication.
    4. Excellent organizational skills.
    5. Ability to work with and coordinate with a diverse team of partners from academic and community settings.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    1. Data analysis (experience with statistical packages such as SAS, Stata, R, SPSS).
    2. Bilingual (English/Spanish).
    3. Master’s degree in public health, nutrition, psychology, gerontology, or related fields.

    APPOINTMENT TERMS

    This is a full-time, 12-month position based on available funding and subject to annual renewal. The position is based in person in Hartford, CT; with occasional travel to RI. Salary will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s background and experience. The University offers outstanding medical and retirement benefits.

    TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

    Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

    TO APPLY

    Please apply online at https://hr.uconn.edu/jobs, Staff Positions, Search #497692 to upload a resume, cover letter, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Screening of applications will begin immediately.

    This job posting is scheduled to be removed at 11:55 p.m. Eastern time on July 31, 2023.

    All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at: http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

    All members of the University of Connecticut are expected to exhibit appreciation of, and contribute to, an inclusive, respectful, and diverse environment for the University community.

    The University of Connecticut aspires to create a community built on collaboration and belonging and has actively sought to create an inclusive culture within the workforce. The success of the University is dependent on the willingness of our diverse employee and student populations to share their rich perspectives and backgrounds in a respectful manner. This makes it essential for each member of our community to feel secure and welcomed and to thoroughly understand and believe that their ideas are respected by all. We strongly respect each individual employee’s unique experiences and perspectives and encourage all members of the community to do the same. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

    The University of Connecticut is an AA/EEO Employer

    Advertised: Jul 10 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
    Applications close: Jul 31 2023 Eastern Daylight Time

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