Training Research Assistant/Senior Research Assistant

Department Summary

PBISApps, a multidisciplinary team within the Educational and Community Supports (ECS) research unit in the University of Oregon’s College of Education, is a leader in providing practical solutions for common education problems. We enable educators to use student behavioral data in schools all over the United States and in over 10 countries worldwide. Our work at PBISApps translates cutting-edge research into real-world solutions through an equity-focused educational service mission, sophisticated software and database architectures, and development tools used by an active and enthusiastic base of over 20,000 schools. Our solutions save educators time and keep them focused on supporting students. PBISApps has a continued commitment to using data-based decision-making to improve student outcomes and make systems more effective, efficient, and equitable. We offer a flexible, supportive family-friendly work environment focused on a work-life balance in a stimulating academic setting.

At ECS, our teams value diversity's contribution to our work and culture. Understanding and learning from our differences give us unique opportunities to improve our products and services.

Position Summary

Research Assistants participate in research and implementation workgroups focused on positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS) as well as school-wide positive behavioral interventions and supports (SWPBIS) and collaborate with key internal stakeholders on strategic planning related to application development and organizational priorities. In addition, they provide technical assistance to external school-based personnel and educational organizations in the use of PBIS Applications decision systems (e.g., SWIS, CICO-SWIS, I-SWIS, PBIS Assessment, PBIS Evaluation) and provide service and support to nonprofit agencies (e.g., Northwest PBIS Network, Oregon PBIS Coaching Alliance), schools, and educational facilities that request information and help.

This position is a training team position, and the candidate will be responsible for creating and delivering high-quality training materials for the organization. Strong presentation skills are a requirement as they will be presenting materials for in-person and online training sessions as well as presenting material at conferences. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, be a collaborative team member, and complete tasks independently if needed.

As a member of a research team, Research Assistants support the implementation of research, demonstration, outreach, and technical assistance projects under the direct supervision of other faculty researchers. The work performed in this position will be predominantly intellectual and require consistent use of discretion and judgment.

This position will be supervised by the Training Team Lead at PBISApps.

The position’s responsibilities are guided by the COE NTTF Professional Responsibilities Policy, United Academics Collective Bargaining Agreement, and the COE’s NTTF Policy for Promotion and Review.

Minimum Requirements

To qualify for the rank of RESEARCH ASSISTANT

• Bachelor’s degree in education, or a related field
• 3 years of professional work experience in K-12 education and / or professional development, training, or related field
• Basic knowledge and / or at least 1 year of implementing positive behavioral interventions and supports

To be considered for the rank of Senior Research Assistant I, candidates must meet the research assistant qualification plus have 6 years of research related experience post bachelor’s degree that aligns with the College of Education’s promotion policy which includes :

To be considered for the rank of Senior Research Assistant II, candidates must meet the research assistant and senior research assistant I qualification plus have 12 years of research related experience post bachelor’s degree that aligns with the College of Education’s promotion policy which includes :