Research Assistant, Kate’s Club
Category : Student Opportunities
Details
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15 to 20 hours per week for 12 months
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$25 per hour
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Reports to Data and Outcomes Manager
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This is a contract position contributing to a research paper assessing a tool used with bereaved children.
Staff at Kate’s Club are working on a research paper to assess the effectiveness and develop recommendations around the use of an assessment tool used with bereaved children. This contract position will provide support in this project to facilitate the completion of this work.
Task
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Conduct literature searches. Survey existing literature on bereavement and assessment tools.
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Collect, clean and manage data collection and entry.
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Organize references and materials for research project and content areas.
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Maintain professionalism in all interactions with stakeholders and internal staff.
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Conduct assessments with children and caregivers.
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Conduct qualitative research interviews with children and caregivers and write up
findings.
Job Competencies
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Previous research experience is required.
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Familiarity with basic statistical tests.
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Strong analytical skills (e.g. SPSS, R) are strongly preferred.
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Experience with collection, management and analysis of qualitative and quantitative
data via surveys and interviews.
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Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and the ability to learn various
software packages as needed.
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Good organizational and time management skills, interpersonal skills, and ability to
work independently.
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Strong written and verbal skills.
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Detail oriented.
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Demonstrated ability to support a community of diverse perspectives and cultures in an
inclusive environment.
If interested, please send your resume and cover letter to ashlie [dot] evans [at] katesclub [dot] org.