Research Data Assistant - Center Social Work Research

Research Data Assistant
- Center for Social Work Research

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Data Assistant
- Center for Social Work Research at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university locatedin the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-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):
The Research Data Assistant supports research, evaluation, andgrant-funded initiatives. The position is responsible for collecting, entering, organizing, cleaning, verifying, and reporting data to support research projects and federally andstate-funded grant requirements. The position supports compliance with reporting requirements for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) State Opioid Response (SOR)4 grant administered through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), including timely entry of agency-level andclient-level data, and preparation of required reports

• Assist with data collection, entry, cleaning, coding,verification, and organization across multiple
  research and evaluation projects.
• Enter and maintain client-level and project-level data infederal, state, and institutional reporting
  systems.
• Submit federally mandated SUPRT-A and SUPRT-C records inSAMHSA’s Performance Accountability and
  Reporting System (SPARS) on a weekly basis, ensuring accurate andtimely reporting.
• Identify data discrepancies and assist with resolving dataentry, coding, and reporting errors.
• Conduct basic descriptive and bivariate data analyses as directed.

• Support federal and state reporting requirements associated with the SUPRT-A and SUPRT-C records in
  SAMHSA’s SPARS and other assigned projects.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of SUPRT-Aand SUPRT-C submitted by grantees.
• Prepare and maintain reporting materials and documentation tosupport accurate and timely
  submission of grant deliverables.
• Monitor assigned reporting activities and deadlines and communicate outstanding or incomplete
  information to appropriate team members.
• Assist with other SOR 4 grant-related data, reporting, and administrative activities as needed.

• Assist with the preparation of research, evaluation, and grantreports by compiling data, tables, and
  summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with qualitative research activities, including scheduling interviews, taking notes, and completingtranscription.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews to support research,evaluation, and grant-writing activities.

• Participate in SOR SUPRT-A and SUPRT-C project and team meetings and contribute to discussions
  regarding data collection, reporting, and project activities.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigators,supervisors, project staff, research participants, and
  external partners as assigned.
• Manage assigned tasks and priorities independently while maintaining regular communication with
  supervisors regarding progress, deadlines, and issues.
• Provide general research, data, and administrative support across projects as needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, or another social science discipline, ordegree in progress in one of these fields.
• Experience supporting social science research or evaluation projects.
• Experience entering, verifying, coding, or managing data.
• Experience with…