Available Title(s):
323L-YN_CS_NPS - Research Study Assistant

Business Title:
Research Study Assistant

Employee Type:
Classified

Time Type:
Full time

Position Term:
12 Month

Position Details:

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions. Remote/hybrid work options may be available depending on business need.

Summary of Duties:

The Research Study Assistant will provide technical and organizational support for a research project within the Institute for Research and Education to Advance Community Health (IREACH). The position will assist with file management and coordination, participant recruitment and retention, intervention delivery, budget maintenance, and day to day study oversight.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

Program Assistance: 35%

Human Subjects and Project Implementation Activities: 30%

Budget and Fiscal Activities: 30%

Other Duties as Assigned: 5%

Required Qualifications:

Two years of college level course work in a relevant academic area AND one year of appropriate experience OR equivalent education/experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Proficient with MS Office software, including Word and Excel.
• Must have strong written/oral communication and organizational skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects.
• Work hours must be flexible to include evenings and weekends when necessary.
• Possession of a valid and current driver's license by time of hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and experience in working with Native communities.
• Experience working in research environment.
• Excellent proofreading skills, and a strong attention to detail.
• Experience working with internet applications.

Additional Information:

Area/College: WSU Spokane
Department Name: IREACH
City, State, Zip: Seattle, WA 98101
Department Link: https://ireach.wsu.edu/

Monthly Salary: Range 33, $3,321- $3,558, Step I - M | Successful candidates typically begin at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28. Step M is typically a longevity step.

WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes: paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts.

For a more detailed summary of benefits offered by WSU for classified staff visit: https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/2023-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf. Find total compensation here: https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/

FTE: 100%
This is a Permanent position.

Screening and Posting Close Date: The screening of applications will begin May 15, 2023. This posting will close on May 21, 2023 at 11:59 p.m.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must upload the following documents to their online application.

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

External candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/CV" section of your application. Internal candidates, please upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Documents may be submitted in one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF if possible. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

Applicants will be requested to provide contact information for professional references within the online application.

WASHINGTON STATE UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EDUCATOR AND EMPLOYER. Members of ethnic minorities, women, special disabled veterans, veterans of the Vietnam-era, recently separated veterans, and other protected veteran, persons of disability and/or persons age 40 and over are encouraged to apply.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

To apply, visit https://wsu.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WSU_Jobs/job/Seattle-WA/Research-Study-Assistant_R-9455

Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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