Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant, Part-Time, Division of Research & Innovation 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.
To drive community and organizational engagement by strategically identifying and recruiting program participants, coordinating seamless program operations, and managing comprehensive data-tracking systems. This position is vital to support participant recruitment and retention efforts. Essential Functions Outreach & Communication: Conduct outbound calls to HBEC (Healthier Black Elders Center) members for resurveys, maintaining member engagement, and accurate data tracking. Participant Recruitment: Represent the program at in-person events, utilizing peer-to-peer recruitment strategies to sign up new participants and distribute program information. Data Management: Administer intake surveys for new members and accurately entered all survey data into the registry database. Program Support: Assist with broader program activities, special events, and administrative tasks, including organizing monthly birthday card mailings to members. Newsletter writing: Bi-annual newsletter that includes a featured article on a current registry participant. Identify potential participants to feature, interview them and write the article for the newsletter. Assist with set-up of events: Organize the registration table, provide HBEC (Healthier Black Elders Center) information, recruit new members, distribute evaluations. Other duties as assigned.
Required Education:Associates degree Preferred:Bachelor’s degree Discipline:Psychology ExperienceExperienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associate’s degree is required and a 4-year college degree in psychology is preferred. Organizational Skills Must be organized, professional, able to work independently or with a team. Strong organizational skills are essential for managing multiple tasks simultaneously. The ability to prioritize tasks effectively is critical. Interpersonal Skills Good interpersonal skills are necessary for interacting effectively with team members and participants. Communication Skills Must have proficient oral and written communication skills.Good oral and written communication skills are required for participant recruitment and for writing articles. Computer Skills Be well acquainted with the Microsoft Office suite of applications. Complete CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) program training for Human Subject Approval
H09 - Research
H0915 - Institute of Gerontology
Normal office environment.
Work part-time, up to a maximum of 20 hours per week.
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