Research Assistant I

University of Arkansas for Medical Science
life insurance, sick time
United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
4301 West Markham Street (Show on map)
May 30, 2025
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Closing Date: 06/12/2025 Type of Position:Researchers Job Type:Regular Work Shift: Sponsorship Available: No Institution Name: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans. UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only): Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only) Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000 Career Training and Educational Opportunities Merchant Discounts Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment. All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu. Department:COM \| DFPM Community Research Group B3 Department's Website: https://medicine.uams.edu/familymedicine/research/red/ecpd/ Summary of Job Duties:Reporting to the Department of Family and Preventative Medicine (DFPM), Research and Evaluation Division, the Research Assistant will be responsible for coordination, logistics, and outreach support for programs that provide professional development and services to support healthy child development in early childhood education. This position will work closely with the Principal Investigator (PI), co-investigators, and evaluators to assist the research team. It will assist with basic tasks for the organization and implementation of research projects including participant scheduling, data collection, data organization, data cleaning, conducting literature reviews, and document editing. The candidate must be able to create professional presentations on research and evaluation results. The Research Assistant will prepare project materials by reviewing, printing, collating, and packaging materials. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in education, social science, or related field (psychology, sociology, social work) plus three (3) years of experience in experience in education, project management, social science research, public health research, or data collection or Master's degree in social science or related field (psychology, sociology, social work) plus one (1) year of experience in experience in social science research, public health research, or data collection required. Minimum Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Skilled in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability and Willingness to lift up to 25 lbs. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in early childhood development research or early childhood education programs. Experience with REDCap database. Experience with SPSS statistical software. Human subjects research observational data collection. Experience with data collection survey design. Additional Information: Responsibilities: Maintains databases by completing data entry and ensuring accurate records by following quality control protocols. Serves as a project team member and attends project, interagency, and other meetings to coordinate team members and task assignments. Responsible for meeting minutes and coordinating the scheduling of project meetings. Schedules data collection observations with community early education providers. Communicates and works with a diverse range of project and provider staff members professionally. Interacts daily with the Project Director, research staff, and administrative support to communicate and discuss data maintenance and reporting protocols. Assists faculty with Literature reviews and document editing. Assures all research faculty citations and bibliographies are updated in multiple online systems. Prepares project-specific training materials and organizes online and via face-to-face training in locations across the state. Provides logistical support for community training and assists in record keeping of professional development sessions offered. Develops reports for the Project Director, Evaluator, database contractors, and the project funder using the data management system and other software as needed. Serves as a general data coordinator and liaison for Project Director, PI, or Evaluator, ensuring human subjects compliance and privacy/HIPAA compliance relative to the data collection, management, and analysis. Performs other duties as assigned. Salary Information: Commensurate with education and experience Required Documents to Apply: List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume Optional Documents: Special Instructions to Applicants: Recruitment Contact Information: Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions. All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS Please do not send to listed recruitment contact. Pre-employment Screening Requirements:Child Maltreatment, Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Constant Physical Activity:Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding Frequent Physical Activity:Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking Occasional Physical Activity:Driving, Grasping, Hearing, Lifting, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Talking Benefits Eligible:Yes