Research Associate I - Azusa, United States - Azusa Pacific University

Azusa Pacific University

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Azusa, United States

2 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Description

APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character.

Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.

Required Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or related field.
Master's Degree in Social Sciences or closely related field preferred.

Required Experience

One to two years of experience in the substance use/mental health field.
One to two years of experience working on a social science research team.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions

Assisting with literature reviews for grant projects.
Establishing, supporting, and managing projectrelated data aspects (e.g. downloading data from project websites, cleaning data, entering data into reporting websites on time, preparing data updates for monthly project meetings).
Planning and execution of substance use prevention education groups across community partner sites.
Accompany grant staff to field work sites in the Greater Los Angeles area 1 or 2 times a week.
Work directly with youth and transitionalage youth at risk for homelessness and substance use disorders.
Assist with outreach efforts across projects engaging atrisk youth in services.
Developing electronic survey tools and writing brief reports to summarize the data (including semiannual and annual progress reports).
Conducting systematic literature reviews for the project and organizing a framework/guidelines that details specific methodological activities.
Collaborating with the project team on implementing data analysis and protocols for datarelated tasks (e.g. conducting basic descriptive statistics, Ttests, ANOVA, Chi-Square, Nonparametric analyses, correlation, transforming data, recoding, checking for missing data).
Assisting with scheduling project monthly meetings, training, and webinars related to the project.
Development of project materials (agendas, PowerPoint presentations, handouts, reports) and report writing.
Assisting with administrative aspects of projects.
Regular, punctual attendance as required by the supervisor based on department needs.
Perform other duties related to the position as required by the supervisor.

Skills

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, verbally and in writing, with project team, consultants, and other project stakeholders.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with the project team, site staff and liaisons, and other project stakeholders.
Organizational skills for assisting with project material (meeting agendas, minutes).
Skill in conducting literature reviews and writing up reports.
Skill in data entry and analysis, including developing tables and figures.
Skill in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google Apps for presentations, reports, and conferences.
Willingness to work occasional evening hours.
Ability to manage details and follow through.
Must be collaborative and an effective team member and team builder.

Mental Demands

In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christianbased higher education for its students.
Ability to integrate Christian values in all aspects.
Ability to engage in critical thinking and exercise independent judgment.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage confidential information.
Ability to collaborate with other faculty and staff and maintain collegial relations.
Selfstarter, ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form.

Physical Demands

Requires repetitive motion and sitting at a computer keyboard.
Hearing and speaking on the telephone.
Meetings may require walking and driving to various University locations.
Ability to pull, push, bend, grasp, reach, and lift 20 lbs.

Visual Demands

Computer monitor and reading.

Environment

Pleasant office, comfortable temperatures.

Technologies

Proficient in Google Apps (e.g., Google Drive), Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canva, Adobe, and Qualtrics, SPSS, JMP.

Compensation

Grade 8: $21.44 to $24.66 is the hourly compensation for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package.

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation.

Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'.