What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant - Pediatrics position at KUMC University of Kansas Medical Center?
Department: SOM KC Pediatrics (PEDS) ----- Behavioral Pediatrics - Heitzman-Powell Staff Position Title: Research Assistant - Pediatrics Job Family Group: Professional Staff Job Description Summary: KUMC Pediatric Research Assistant will support multiple projects aimed to serve families of autistic children and the systems that support them. This will include the Online and Applied System for intervention Skills (OASIS) Training Program, and the development of a train-the-trainer model of our OASIS Training, the development and establishment of a statewide resource center for families of autistic children in and out of the foster system, and educational events focused on preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). The Research Assistant will be cross trained to support each of these projects as a part of the larger research team. Duties may include creating dissemination materials, event coordination, activity facilitation, recruitment, and data collection and analysis. The Research Assistant will also assist with any additional grant-related and research activities including grant proposal writing, survey development and dissemination, and other project activities. Job Description: Job Duties Outlined: Facilitate project activities such as training, webinars, community collaboration calls, team meetings, and data collection. Assist with data collection, data entry, data management, and other related tasks. Coordinate training schedules across collaborators with supervisor and trainees; assist with standard office responsibilities (e.g. preparing materials, filing). Complete assessments during baseline, post, and follow-up sessions. Attend scheduled trainings and staff meetings. Utilize professional writing skills and a knowledge of standard research practices and data collection tools in performing work. Other duties as assigned by supervisor, such as assisting with other grant or research related tasks and standard office responsibilities. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s degree. Work Experience: A minimum of 2 years’ experience with grant implementation, data management and analysis, program development and public-facing training activities in a collaborative work environment. Preferred Qualifications Education: Master’s degree. Work Experience: At minimum 1 year experience of training others in either clinical or professional settings). Experience exhibiting understanding of scientific approaches to treatment such as the basic principles of Applied Behavior Analysis, particularly involving children. Experience conducting interventions or research with children with autism (or related research projects). Skills: Quick to learn new technologies. Strong collaborator and ability to work effectively both in a team environment and independent contributor. Strong organizational and planning skills as evidenced in work history. Strong oral communication skills and professional writing skills and a knowledge of standard research practices and data collection tools. Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs and/or Google Suite applications. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Required Documents: Resume/CV Cover Letter Comprehensive Benefits Package: Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html Employee Type: Regular Time Type: Full time Rate Type: Hourly Compensation Statement: The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. Pay Range: $22.66 - $32.85 Minimum $22.66 Midpoint $27.75 Maximum $32.85 The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care. The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information. https://www.kumc.edu/documents/hr/2024 EO Statement.pdf http://policy.ku.edu/IOA/nondiscrimination https://kumc-publicpoliciesandprocedures.policystat.com/policy/8446235/latest/ Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment. https://www.kumc.edu/public-safety/clery-information/annual-security-report.html https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf https://www.laborposters.org/federal/1606-federal-pay-transparency-poster.htm
Salary : $23 - $33
