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- Program assistant
Program assistant (research assistant) (1 position)
(Position #req994)
$39,000 - $49,000Wayne State University requires all students, faculty and staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more
The Center for Behavioral Health and Justice (CBHJ) is seeking a Research Assistant/Program assistant to support its initiatives.
Essential Functions:
- Provide research assistance at center.
- Provide support to project coordinator(s), project managers, and directors.
- Schedule, confirm, and coordinate calls and meetings.
- Transcribe and follow-up on activities of the calls and meetings.
- Provide data collection, entry, and reporting support.
Qualifications
- Must have a Bachelor's degree in a social science (social work, psychology, criminal justice, or urban studies) or equivalent experience.
- Preferred experience working on social science research projects.
- Preferred knowledge of criminal justice and community mental health systems (i.e. terminology, processes, goals and outcomes).
- Comfortable with a variety of computer programs (including Microsoft Excel and Word, PowerPoint, SPSS, and Teams).
- Ability to learn computer applications quickly.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to effectively interface with range of community partners.
- Reliable transportation to campus.
Please contact cbhj@wayne.edu if you have questions or are in need of assistance navigating the Wayne State University jobs portal.
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