Research Assistant - Dept. of Psychiatry

Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action university providing access to education and employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, political affiliation, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or disability.Job Summary: The HOPE Lab is seeking a part-time Research Assistant with lived experience of Down syndrome. The person in this role will assist with important tasks such as data entry, record keeping, office support, and community outreach. They will also help create and share information about mental health and wellness in ways that are accessible and easy to understand, like videos, podcasts, and newsletters.This position provides an exciting opportunity to use personal experience to improve the well-being of people with Down syndrome and other disabilities. Training and support will be provided to ensure success in the role.Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with data entry and record keeping
• Perform general office tasks, including filing and copying
• Contribute to community outreach efforts by creating materials like videos, newsletters, and podcasts that explain mental health and wellness topics in plain language
• Share information with the public through public speaking or speaking on camera
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Comfort with public speaking or speaking on camera
• Ability to work as part of a team and stay organized
• Interest in using personal experiences to help others
  
  

Required Qualifications:

• Have a high school diploma, completion certificate, or equivalent
• Have lived experience of Down syndrome
• Be comfortable speaking in public or on camera
• Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a hourly employee at VCU
  
  

Peferred Qualifications:

• Previous office experience or training
  
  

The School of Medicine continuously strives for our workplace and learning environment to reflect the demographic and social milieu of the communities we serve. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.This is a restricted position with no set end date and continued employment is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance.Salary Range: $16/hour Position Details:Department: Psychiatry

Employment Type: H1 - Hourly

Restricted Status: Yes

FTE: 0.50

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt Contact Information:Contact Name: SOM HRContact Email: Contact Phone: