What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research & Evaluation Associate - REMOTE position at University of Massachusetts Medical School?
Overview
Under the general direction of the Project Lead/Principal Investigator or designee, the Research & Evaluation Associate manages the day-to-day operations of short term and multi-year research and/or evaluation projects. The Research & Evaluation Associate is responsible for the implementation of research/evaluation projects from inception to completion and manages and coordinates these activities.
Responsibilities
• Develop and manage project work plans and timelines; manage the day-to-day implementation of projects. • Manage communication with clients and project staff, including progress reporting. • Design surveys and/or interview guides, including developing and testing survey instruments or interview guides • Develop research/evaluation/sampling plans, sample specifications, analysis plans, and data specifications for the cross tabulation of research/evaluation results. • Conduct qualitative research, such as in-depth interviews, case studies, and moderating focus groups. • Monitor project performance, including monitoring interview/survey fielding and performing quality control tasks related to data, analysis, and reporting. • Analyze data and develop reports in PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, including creating visual displays of data through charts and tables. • Assist in developing proposals and project budgets. • Participate in the hiring and evaluation of project staff. • Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATIONMaster’s Degree in Health Care Administration, Health Policy, Public Health/Education, Epidemiology, Health Economics, Social Policy, or related health care field or equivalent.REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE5 - 7 years of experience in developing and implementing program/policy research and/or evaluation, including experience in project management, grant submission, supervision of staff, and fiscal responsibility, or equivalent.Working knowledge of management, supervision and coordination of complex, federally or state funded, multi-site research and/or evaluation projects in an academic or a research setting.Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to work in groups and interact with all levels of clients, faculty, and staff. Demonstrated ability to work appropriately with confidential information.Demonstrated ability to use computer-based tools including electronic mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database products, and Microsoft Office products.Ability to travel to off-site locations.
