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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II

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ETR Associates, a private, non-profit, health education organization, is seeking a qualified person to join its Research Department as a Research Associate II.

Education, Training and Research (ETR) Associates is a national center for publications, training, research and clearinghouse services in family life, and comprehensive health education, substance abuse prevention, HIV/AIDS prevention and tobacco use education and prevention. ETR’s publishing division publishes and distributes curricula, books and pamphlets in these areas for schools, clinics and youth-serving organizations across the country.

Overview

The Research Associate II will work with the Senior Research Associates as well as other research staff in the timely accomplishment of varying research/evaluation activities. Current projects for which responsibility may be assigned include projects related to health promotion and youth development.

Responsibilities and Duties

Serves as Project Coordinator and/or assumes primary responsibility for carrying out the design and implementation of specific project activities, including, but not limited to: instrument development, literature reviews, needs assessments, content analysis, focus group interviews, classroom observations, and data collection/management/analysis.
Oversees Research Associate I, Research Assistant, and temporary staff on selected tasks.
Helps design and refine Department research protocols (e.g., publication processes).
Tracks and assesses status of research tasks for projects.
Interacts with funders, and/or serves as liaison with clients.
Prepares and/or monitors project budgets.
Prepares project reports (e.g., progress, annual, and final reports).
Assists with developing new project ideas and writing grant proposals.
Participates in writing research manuscripts for publication in professional journals.
Participates in department/agency long-range planning activities as requested.
Participates in professional activities as appropriate (e.g., takes classes to enhance expertise in assigned content areas, attends conferences, co-authors research manuscripts).
Provides technical assistance to ETR staff as needed.

Other Responsibilities And Duties

Maintains positive relations with school district personnel; acts as a liaison between district and other ETR staff.
Facilitates qualitative and quantitative data collection.
Creates and monitors project timelines.

Accountabilities

Completes research/evaluation tasks successfully and within specified deadlines.
Summarizes data from research projects appropriately in project reports/articles.
Prepares written materials for research activities (e.g., correspondence, research protocols) that are clear and well written.
Prepares and presents project reports within specified deadlines.
Ensures evaluation data are organized, entered, and analyzed accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintains effective communication with senior researchers, other project team members, program staff, and follows an agreed-upon protocol regarding contact with funders and clients.
Maintains complete and accurate documentation of project tasks.
Operates within budget parameters minimizing over-expenditures and extreme under-expenditures.
Adheres to agency budget and accounting procedures.
Participates willingly in agency planning and proposal writing.
Effectively mentors junior staff.
Functions as an effective member of ETR Project Team and Program Services Division.

Qualifications

Master's degree or equivalent in Education, Program Evaluation, Public Health, Psychology, Social Work, or related area; educational background in research and evaluation preferred.
At least 5 years post-Master’s experience with research and/or project coordination.
Ability to adapt to time line adjustments and reorganize work accordingly.
Responsible and able to follow through on all tasks with minimal supervision.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, and to manage several tasks simultaneously.
Willingness to travel.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytic, verbal, and writing skills.
Ability to manage and mentor junior staff successfully.
Experience in research and evaluation design, instrument development, quantitative and qualitative data collection/management/analysis; interview skills are required.
Proficiency in Word, SPSS, and Excel are desirable.
Valid California driver’s license; acceptable DMV record and proof of insurance required.

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