Research Data Assistant Center for Social Work Research

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Data Assistant - Center for Social Work Research 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.

The Research Data Assistant supports research evaluation and grant-funded initiatives. The position is responsible for collecting entering organizing cleaning verifying and reporting data to support research projects and federally and state-funded grant requirements. The position supports compliance with reporting requirements for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) State Opioid Response (SOR) 4 grant administered through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) including timely entry of agency-level and client-level data and preparation of required reports

Research and Data Management

• Assist with data collection entry cleaning coding verification and organization across multiple
  research and evaluation projects.
• Enter and maintain client-level and project-level data in federal state and institutional reporting
  systems.
• Submit federally mandated SUPRT-A and SUPRT-C records in SAMHSAs Performance Accountability and
  Reporting System (SPARS) on a weekly basis ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Identify data discrepancies and assist with resolving data entry coding and reporting errors.
• Conduct basic descriptive and bivariate data analyses as directed.

Grant Reporting and Compliance

• Support federal and state reporting requirements associated with the SUPRT-A and SUPRT-C records in
  SAMHSAs SPARS and other assigned projects.
• Assist with monthly quarterly and annual reports of SUPRT-A and SUPRT-C submitted by grantees.
• Prepare and maintain reporting materials and documentation to support accurate and timely
  submission of grant deliverables.
• Monitor assigned reporting activities and deadlines and communicate outstanding or incomplete
  information to appropriate team members.
• Assist with other SOR 4 grant-related data reporting and administrative activities as needed.

Research and Evaluation Support

• Assist with the preparation of research evaluation and grant reports by compiling data tables and
  summaries and supporting documentation.
• Assist with qualitative research activities including scheduling interviews taking notes and completing transcription.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews to support research evaluation and grant-writing activities.

Administrative and Team Support

• Participate in SOR SUPRT-A and SUPRT-C project and team meetings and contribute to discussions
  regarding data collection reporting and project activities.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigators supervisors project staff research participants and
  external partners as assigned.
• Manage assigned tasks and priorities independently while maintaining regular communication with
  supervisors regarding progress deadlines and issues.
• Provide general research data and administrative support across projects as needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Associates degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work Psychology or another social science discipline or degree in progress in one of these fields.

Experience supporting social science research or evaluation projects.

Experience entering verifying coding or managing data.

Experience with behavioral health substance use or community-based service systems.

Experience with federal or state reporting requirements.

Experience working in a team environment.

Experience with computer databases data entry or data management systems.

General understanding of behavioral health and substance use disorders and related service systems.

Knowledge of social science research and evaluation methods including basic data collection and data management.

Ability to accurately enter organize clean code and verify data.

Ability to work with databases and federal and state data-reporting systems.

Ability to compile and organize information from multiple sources for reporting purposes.

Ability to manage multiple assignments prioritize tasks and meet the weekly established task deadlines.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.

Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with the supervisor and SOR project team members.

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and Teams; ability to learn new databases and computer applications quickly

Experience with SPSS or similar statistical software preferred.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

H13 - School of Social Work

H13063 - Social Work Research

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Fractional Time
• Job category: Research

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
  

Primarily remote requiring extended computer use for data entry and reporting and analysis. Works independently and collaboratively while managing multiple projects and recurring reporting deadlines. May handle confidential or sensitive client-level and administrative data in accordance with applicable privacy and security requirements.

• Number of openings: 1
  

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check including a criminal history check before starting work. If you are offered employment the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Required Experience:

Junior IC