How to Apply
Candidates should submit the following as one document:
1. Cover Letter / Letter of interest
2. Resume
3. One page statement that discusses/shares a recent experience; what was learned from this experience, and what you did with what you learned.
In order for the Career Portal system to accept a cover letter and one page statement, please include these as a page of your resume document.
Job Summary
This position may be located in Ann Arbor, Michigan OR Des Moines, Iowa
The individuals in these positions will interact and engage with the local Des Moines, IA community on behalf of the research team at the University of Michigan. Attend school and community events to share information about the project. The duties will include recruitment and enrollment in research studies, collecting data, data entry and sharing process to the research team based in Ann Arbor, MI or Des Moines, IA.
Hours will vary and may include evenings/weekends/early mornings in addition to normal business hours.
Supervision Received:
The people in these positions will be supervised by project faculty and staff.
Responsibilities*
- Attend school and community events to share information about the project.
- Recruit and enroll participants for the project via phone, email, and home visits.
- Data collection.
- Data entry.
- Knowledgeable research ethics and knowledge of the Des Moines School systems.
- Have good interpersonal skills to connect with students and their families.
- The candidate will be supervised but will need to be able to do some ad hoc problem solving and decision making when potential unexpected issues arise.
Required Qualifications*
- High school diploma or equivalent experience.
- Good interpersonal skills and willingness/eagerness to learn about community- and school-based research.
- Must have experience with Microsoft Office products.
- Must have attention to detail and the ability to execute tasks with high levels of accuracy and efficiency.
- Must have a flexible schedule and the ability to work variable hours including a minimum of 10 hours a week during busy project times.
Desired Qualifications*
Prefer coursework or bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, social work, or a related field plus one (1) year of experience doing similar work. The ideal candidate will have experience with community- and school-based research and/or working in school settings in any capacity and possess multilingual abilities.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
