APU is seeking employees who desire to engage in our thriving culture by cultivating community through professional interactions, demonstrating a posture of lifelong learning, and modeling Christ-like character. Working together, employees at APU commit to establishing a university atmosphere that is pleasing to God and edifying to one another.

Embedded in a team of research staff and under the supervision of the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate II is a mid-level researcher who is responsible for planning, developing, and carrying out research and evaluation-related activities of multiple contracts and grants in the lab. They can work independently in a group without too much guidance. This position is fully grant-funded and contingent on grant funding.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Sciences or related field required.
• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences or a closely related field preferred. 

Required Experience:

• Two to three years working on research and evaluation-related projects.
• Two to three years of experience with substance use and mental health-related systems.

Primary Duties/Essential Functions:

Prepare reports/manuscript proposal preparation and submission:

• • Perform data analysis.
  • Prepare tables, figures, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
  • Write and prepare abstracts, manuscripts, and proposals for journals.
  • Develop conference presentations.

Develop and conduct surveys/interviews for research/evaluation and other data collection activities:

• • Conduct interviews and surveys (at offices and in the field, including off-site participating clinics). Interview questions will be structured and semi-structured.
  • Administer and oversee the delivery of standardized instruments and tests as trained and according to manualized instruction.
  • Track, locate, re-contact, and recruit prospective research/evaluation participants.
  • Screen and schedule prospective research/evaluation participants for interviews.
  • Extract and code data from existing files.
  • Maintain files/records related to participant status and data collection.
  • Observe project protocols to ensure uniform and appropriate completion of tasks.
  • Maintain confidentiality of research participant data and interactions.
  • Conduct participant payments and oversee the tracking log of payments.

Coordination of research and evaluation activities and information dissemination activities:

• • Coordinate planning and implementation of teaching and training activities (meetings, conferences, training sessions, didactic courses, e-events).
  • Perform note-taking, recording, and logistical support during trainings and participant progress report activities.
  • Coordinate scheduling assessments with the team, scheduling meetings with participating sites, and logistics as needed with project partners (national and international).

Screen and code interviews and other data:

• • Review completed interviews for internal logic, errors, and missing information.
  • Conduct reliability ratings on interviews and other assessments
  • Perform qualitative coding and cleaning on completed interviews and other study data.
  • Create datasets and codebooks for data analysis.
  • Compile, clean, and organize quantitative data to prepare for analysis and presentation.
  • Attend and contribute to periodic staff quality-control meetings and regular project meetings.

Manage data entry, creation of tracking database, other computer tasks, and coding quality control efforts:

• • Design data collection tools.
  • Keep track of participant flow and recruitment goals, and milestones.
  • Maintain complete participant data files.
  • Provide feedback on data capture tools.
  • Attend and contribute to staff meetings and trainings.
  • Enter data into the computer.
  • Maintain files related to data entry.
  • Identify and correct data errors.

Research and Evaluation Administrative tasks:

• • Work with PI on human subjects’ documentation and applications to Institutional Review Boards.
  • Gather information for periodic progress reports and other presentations.
  • Maintain orderly and accurate files and project documentation.
  • Support other research tasks as needed.

Administrative Tasks:

• • Assists with event scheduling, planning and coordination of activities.
  • Completes data entry for internal and external gift card trackers 
  • Assists with organizing and maintaining electronic and paper files of grant documents and resources. 
  • Partners with lab team to provide lab projects orientation and training for new student workers
  • Provides assistance with the essential day-to-day grant functions: grant expense data entry and budget monitoring, processing continuing education applications, processing invoices, grant expense transfers, scheduling meetings and providing meeting minutes, processing mailings and duplication, etc. 

Skills:

• Communication skills verbally and in writing for assisting with communicating various aspects of the projects with the project team, staff liaisons, and other project stakeholders.
• Interpersonal skills for assisting the team with establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with project liaisons and various project stakeholders.
• Organizational skills for assisting with various aspects of grant/contract projects (meeting agendas, minutes, records of training events, reports).
• Ability to follow details and engage in follow-through on project tasks.
• Mid-level literature review skills to assist the team in the preparation of proposals, reports, and manuscripts.
• Mid-level skills in data collection, data entry and data cleaning.
• Mid-level skill in coordinating conferences for research dissemination and conference travel.
• Mid-level skill in human subjects protocols, IRB management and certifications in responsible conduct of research.
• Comfort working independently, taking initiative and working collaboratively as part of a team
• Willingness to be flexible in work hours depending on project needs and requirements.
• Implementing administrative aspects of the projects.
• Regular, punctual attendance as required by the supervisor based on department needs.
• Perform other duties related to the position as requested by the supervisor.
• Driver’s license and transportation for attending meetings on off campus as it pertains to functions of the grant.
• Experienced and comfortable working with budgets, numbers and databases. 

Mental Demands:

• In agreement with the purpose and goals of Azusa Pacific University in providing a Christian-based higher education for its students.
• Presents self in a professional manner reflecting the goals and standards at APU.
• Able to learn new tasks and remember processes.

Physical Demands:

• Intermittent sitting and standing.
• Requires keyboard and 10-key work.
• Extensive phone usage.
• Ability to lift, pull, grasp, bend and reach.
• Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.

Visual Demands:

• Computer monitor and reading.

Environment:

• Pleasant office setting, a comfortable temperature.
• Multiple conversations and transactions occurring simunltaneously

Technologies:

• Skilled in Google Apps., Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel.
• Skilled in use of statistical software: Qualtrics, SPSS, and Qualitative programming.
• Skilled in development technologies: Canva, Adobe, Powerpoint, MS Publisher.
• Skilled in referencing software: Endnote. 

Compensation:

• Grade 10: $25.94 to $29.83 is the hourly compensation for this role and reflects what Azusa Pacific University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual compensation may vary based on the qualifications, experience, and internal equity. In addition to compensation, APU offers a competitive benefits package. 

Azusa Pacific University is a Christ-centered, multicultural community that values and seeks faculty and staff who are committed to diversity, work effectively with diverse populations, and engage others in ways that honor our rich cultural mosaic and biblical foundation. Please click the links to learn more about 'what we believe', our 'mission statement', and our 'statement of faith'.

You can learn more about APU by watching the stories of faculty, staff, and alumni as they carry out our mission here: http://www.apu.edu/stories/

Azusa Pacific University will conduct a background check on all final candidates.

Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until filled unless otherwise stated. Azusa Pacific University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.