Research Assistant Heller School
Research Assistant Heller School
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Job Description
The Heller School at Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as a Research Assistant. This position will be a part of an active inperson team working on research projects studying effective ways of caring for older adults in health services and systems. Interest in and commitment to improving the lives and health of older adults is essential.
In this role you will be a key team member working on all modes of communication. Communication skills are important in all aspects of the work and include effective outreach to patients families clinical teams system leaders and the public through email telephone postal mail social and public media team meetings and events.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists in all efforts related to research team communications: Schedules and manages inperson online and hybrid team meetings assures clear and professional materials before and after internal and external meetings including agendas PowerPoints notes reports. Tracks schedules and related deadlines. Organizes coordinates various research interviews workshops conferences staff meetings including corresponding with event participants and speakers and compiling attendance lists. Coordinates with other study team partners.
- Assists with programming surveys in Qualtrics and other survey software; learns to administer surveys under supervision and assist with research participant communications and scheduling.
- Handles team press releases online releases in website social media accounts email communications and oversees design creation and distribution of research posters event signs flyers).
- Attends administrative meetings and trainings and communicates relevant information to the team. Tracks Brandeis calendar and team schedules to help coordinate events and meetings.
Skills & Qualifications:
13 years related experience required
BA/BS highly preferred
Meeting planning and management experience strongly preferred.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required. Familiarity with Workday a plus. Must have basic math skills for accounting purposes.
Experience with webpage upkeep use of social media Qualtrics Word/Adobe/Canva
Commitment toDiversity Equity and Inclusion
Diversity equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis todayand always have been forthey are rooted in our founding as an institution.These valuesserve as a reminder for selfreflection and a continuous call to grow for us asBrandeisans. Founded as amodel institution forethnic and religious pluralism Brandeis University welcomes students faculty and staff ofall nationalitiesreligions and orientations. Moreover social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces theevolvingdiversityof our larger society. Read more online about our Mission andDiversityStatements at Brandeis Mission andDiversityStatements.
If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we nevertheless encourage you to apply.
Closing Statement
Brandeis University is committed to providing its students faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin ethnicity caste sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity/expression including transgender identity religion disability age genetics active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
