Research Assistant - Dept. of Health Policy

Commonwealth of Virginia
Richmond
Full-time

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.

Position Summary :

The Department of Health Policy is seeking a full-time Research Assistant in support of research activities under the supervision of a faculty member, Dr. Peter Cunningham.

Position Responsibilities :

  • Assist with surveys of Virginia Medicaid members on a variety of topics, such as substance use disorders, postpartum care, and member experiences with care
  • Assist in the coordination of research processes and documentation which may include filing, office organization, and mailings
  • Provide administrative support to research activities which may include reviewing research materials in Microsoft Word, Excel, and REDCap
  • Assist the research coordinator in drafting budgets, scheduling Zoom / telephone interviews, and supply ordering
  • Meets with research team regularly to maintain ongoing communication regarding the quality of the research assistant's performance
  • Performs other related duties as required

Required Qualifications :

  • Experience with conducting surveys of Virginia Medicaid members
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to follow instruction
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Proven ability to think critically and operate from a place of sound judgment
  • Ability to be responsible with data and adhere to strict privacy and confidentiality

protocols

  • Proactive personality with willingness to ask questions when unsure
  • Must have a demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity and inclusion in past experiences or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Previous office work or research experience preferred
  • Ability to move and lift heavy boxes (20+ pounds)

The School of Population Health 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.

ORP Eligible : No

University Job Code : 34061

VCU is committed to hiring veterans! VCU will include a veteran's period(s) of military service in the calculation of their annual leave accrual rate.

This may provide veterans with an increased leave accrual!

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