RESEARCH ASST I in Chicago, Illinois at Sinai Chicago

Sinai Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, 60608, United States
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Job Description

Position Purpose:
  • Assists in the evaluating SCI's menu of social service programs and .
  • Contributes with the analysis of data needed for internal and external reports.
  • Assists in the management of literature, including entering articles into a literature management database, and organizing electronic and hard copies of articles.
  • Collects data from program participants and/or survey respondents for research and/or evaluation purposes.
  • Collaborates with other SCI staff on program activities as required/assigned.
  • Photocopying, electronic mailing, sending mail, faxing, scheduling meetings, recording meeting minutes, documenting project work, and other administrative duties as needed.
  • Assists in the training of program staff on data collection, data entry procedures and other skills as needed.
  • Assist in the preparation of presentation materials including PowerPoint slides, tables, and graphs.
  • Assists in planning and coordinating special events; responsibilities may include organizing floor plans, invitations, publicity, managing RSVPs and developing event materials.
  • Provides input on and may assist in creating/revising project protocols.
Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's degree is required.
  • While not required, some experience working with data or in a public health or research setting is preferred.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Access, and the ability to pick-up additional computer skills as needed.
  • Have strong analytical skills, with experience in a statistical programming package a plus.
  • Knowledgeable in monitoring and evaluation methods.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in both a professional and community setting.
  • Be highly organized, able to multi-task, prioritize, and attentive to detail.
  • Ability to meet deadlines.
  • Be enthusiastic and self-motivated.
  • Available to travel within city area for meetings, outreach events, and intervention activities.
  • May require home visits to clients' homes. The successful candidate must be comfortable with the prospect of home visits.
  • Some evening and weekend hours are required.

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Chicago, Illinois, 60608, United States

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