We are seeking a Research Project Assistant who will provides entry-level administrative support for a research project. Will assist with tasks that may include community outreach, data collection, sample collection, laboratory work, and/or field work. Collects and/or organizes data through implementation of research procedures and understanding of research goals.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with collection and organization of data per study requirements, e.g. participant interviews, administer questionnaires; conduct background research, etc.
• Assist with setting up tools and procedures for data collection and study processes.
• Enter data into the database.
• Run routine queries of the data.
• Perform basic literature searches.
• Other duties as assigned.

In Addition to the Duties Listed Above

The Research Project Assistant will

• Assist parents in identifying school and community-based resources for the parents themselves & their children and send parents via email or regular mail a summary of those resources.
• Entering detailed information in the study database regarding their interactions with parents and children during the recruitment and interview process and participants’ needs, including incentives for interview completion & more information about the study.
• Arranging transportation for parents and children for office-based assessments.
• Assist in sending incentives to parents and children for interview completion.

• High school diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Six months of work experience.

• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Experience working with school-age children in either school, medical, or mental health settings
• Training in psychological research methods

Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency

• Analytical Skills - Awareness
• Data Entry - Awareness
• Electronic Office Tools - Awareness
• Information Gathering - Awareness
• Interpersonal Skills - Awareness
• Oral and Written Communications - Awareness
• Organizational Skills - Awareness
• Research and Analytical Skills - Awareness

The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs.

Classified Title: Research Project Assistant
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Project Assistant (Department of Mental Health)
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CB
Starting Salary Range: $15.80 - $23.85 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 9:00am – 5:00pm. Some evening hours during regular work week and day time hours on weekends.
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Hybrid/School of Public Health
Department name: Mental Health Research Projects
Personnel area: School of Public Health