Research Assistant I-Social Work (TEMP)

Job Summary

This is a temporary research assistant position supporting a community-engaged program evaluation project, including community advisory board engagement, focus group coordination, email tracking, and survey start-up tasks.

Responsibilities*

• Support planning, scheduling, and communication with community advisory board members
• Assist with community advisory board recruitment, as well as focus group reminders, material preparation, and notetaking
• Maintain organized communication logs, track email and google doc responses, and support timely follow-up
• Help revise survey materials based on community advisory board feedback, test survey links, and support early phase implementation
• General research support 

Required Qualifications*

• Strong communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to work independently

Desired Qualifications*

• Graduate of U of M within the last year
• Community-engaged research experience

Modes of Work

Hybrid

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Background Screening

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U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.