Research Assistant

Research Assistant

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced

Research Assistant at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

+ 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 Ameri Corps members involved in the Ameri Corps 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.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATONS

+ 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 Ameri Corps 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.

Please submit an electronic application via the Wayne State University Online Career Site.  Please include a resume, names of references, and transcript (unofficial).

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

Generic Division

Primary department:

Center for Urban Studies

Employment type:

+ Regular Employee

+ Job type:
Full Time

+ Job category:
Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

+ Compensation type:
Annual Salary

+ Hourly rate:

+ Salary minimum: 45,000

+ Salary hire maximum: 50,000

Working conditions:

Normal Office Environment

Job openings:

+ Number of openings: 2

+ Reposted position:
No

+ Reposted reason:
None (New

Requisition )

+ Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans.  Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.