Assistant Research Coordinator

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through experience required.
• One (1) year of relevant work experience required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working with Native American tribal or urban organizations.
• Experience working with Native American youth.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

At the University of Arizona, we value our inclusive climate because we know that diversity in experiences and perspectives is vital to advancing innovation, critical thinking, solving complex problems, and creating an inclusive academic community. As a Hispanic-serving institution, we translate these values into action by seeking individuals who have experience and expertise working with diverse students, colleagues, and constituencies. Because we seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information. As an Employer of National Service, we also welcome alumni of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service programs and others who will help us advance our Inclusive Excellence initiative aimed at creating a university that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

• Assist PI on the designing and developing research study-related activities and materials including survey instruments, research methods, training guides, and educational materials.
• Work with the researcher to conduct efficient and confidential data collection, compilation, evaluation, and management of data analysis and interpretation.
• Prepare analysis of data collected for research reports and publications.
• Identify and recommend solutions to scientific problems and methodologies relating to research.
• Ensure policy implementation and project timeline, at the direction of the PI, at residential camp and booster sessions involving Native American families in compliance with tribal leadership and tribal advisors. Monitor research project plans, timelines, resource requirements, and completion deadlines.
• Assist in implementing and tracking research results, goals, objectives, and outcomes to ensure all requirements are being met, comply with regulatory guidelines and standards, and meet tribal consultation and sovereignty
• Collaborate with PI on formulating, writing, and disseminating publication materials such as reports, presentations, manuscript development, papers, etc…. using a multitude of tools.
• Use analyzed data to assist researchers in the identification and writing of research grant proposals for new funding sources.
• Organize and participate in team meetings, including taking meeting minutes and distributing, and ensuring all files are current;
• Monitor subcontract deliverables related to research.
• Prepare research curriculum education sessions.