Community Research Assistant

Research Activities:

• Assist in recruiting subjects and scheduling data collections
• Collect data via surveys, interviews, observations or other methods according to established research protocol
• Perform data entry
• Clean and process data
• Assist with summaries on research and results
• Prepare/create materials for community events and other study activities
• Attend community events, develop and distribute study-related communications (brochures, newsletters, etc.) and other community gatherings and activities
• Direct engagement and follow-up efforts to recruit participants
• Field/answer, monitor, investigate, track and direct communications (e.g., calls and e-mails) regarding the study

Qualifications:

• Willing to actively engage in the community with sense of confidence and competence
• Must have well-developed communication skills (both oral and written) and be able to work effectively in teams
• Strong attention to detail
• Able to think critically, problem solve, continually learn, and provide thoughtful insight
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint or equivalent software
• Must be punctual; regular attendance is required
• Must possess a valid driver's license and access to transportation; willing to travel to sites in Atlanta and Columbus, GA

o Preferred:

· Prior research experience  

· Experience working with fathers/men

Other Information: This position is part-time (20-30 hours/week). Night and weekend availability, as needed, for events. This is a contractor position, invoices for hours worked must be submitted for payment.  This position is time-limited (~16 months) based on soft money funding, with renewal contingent upon available funds.

The Research Assistant will work under the supervision of Dr. Latrice Rollins, the Principal Investigator of the Morehouse School of Medicine Tx Pilot Project Program grant, Assessing the Need for a Father-Friendly Linkage and Referral Network. Dr. Rollins, in partnership with the Strong Fathers, Strong Families Georgia Coalition will study the “father-friendliness” of maternal and child health agencies/programs and the needs of new and expectant fathers. The Assistant will perform tasks related to study implementation.