What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Assistant , SAFEGUARD Intervention position at William James College, Inc.?
About the Position
William James College seeks a dedicated Research Assistant to support the SAFEGUARD Post Hospitalization Suicide Intervention Program, which develops high-quality case management systems for soldiers transitioning out of psychiatric inpatient care. The Research Assistant will work closely with the Sub-Principal Investigator (PI), clinicians, and team members to coordinate training sessions, manage program activities, and contribute to the intervention’s success.
Key Responsibilities
- Training Enrollment Management:
Manage enrollment for training sessions, ensuring case managers are registered and informed. Schedule training sessions and consultations, including virtual meetings. - Resource Procurement:
Order and manage training materials, including CTI and CLASP books, ensuring timely availability. - Supervision and Assignment Coordination:
Maintain schedules for patient assignments, ensuring compliance with CTI/CLASP models. Coordinate team meetings to review progress and address challenges. - Program Development Support:
Gather and analyze feedback to support program improvement. Collaborate on implementing revisions based on feedback. - Outreach and Recruitment:
Conduct outreach and follow up on leads to recruit guide candidates. Schedule and organize candidate interviews. - Program Monitoring and Reporting:
Compile reports on training attendance, resource distribution, recruitment progress, and feedback to support program fidelity and continuous improvement. - Organizational Support and Coordination: Additional Organizational support as needed.
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, public health, or a related field required; Master’s degree or graduate program enrollment preferred.
- Experience:
- Preferred: Program coordination, training support, or research assistance experience.
- Experience organizing training sessions, team meetings, or recruitment efforts.
- Familiarity with military or veteran populations is a plus.
- Skills:
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual meeting platforms.
- Attention to detail and discretion with confidential information.
Benefits
Our benefits package includes generous health, vision, and dental insurance; eligibility for both a College-funded 401(a) retirement plan and an Employer-sponsored 403(b) plan; company-paid life and long-term disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; generous PTO; and professional development opportunities.
William James College is a not-for-profit organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employment at William James College may qualify for The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. studentaid.gov
Application Procedure
To apply, please visit our career center.
Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until the position is filled.
Interested applicants should submit:
- A detailed letter of intent responding to the stated qualifications.
- A curriculum vitae.
- A list of three professional references with complete contact information. (References will not be contacted without the applicant's prior permission.)
For more information, please contact Rachel Braun, Human Resources Assistant, at HR@williamjames.edu.
Inclusive Excellence at William James College
William James College is committed to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all people. Our Inclusive Excellence model integrates diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts into the core of institutional functioning to realize the educational benefits of diversity locally and globally. We are dedicated to strengthening communities by fostering intercultural competencies necessary for change agents in a complex, pluralistic society.
