Research Specialist

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Job Category: Academic Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Research Specialist Job Summary: This position is part-time (.50) and is based in Milwaukee, WI at the Center for Community Engagement and Health Partnerships in Milwaukee (CCE). CCE’s work is committed to advancing health research in underrepresented populations using a cultural lens and an asset-based approach to community engaged research recruitment and retention model. CCE focuses on advancing health equity through innovative approaches to include integrating the strength of community with research ideas of investigators to develop successful research programs that address the needs of southeastern Wisconsin’s underserved and underrepresented populations. This position will serve as the lead to coordination and participation in Milwaukee community engaged outreach research activities to educate and inform the community about clinical trials. This is an outreach position that involves working primarily in the community of Milwaukee conducting outreach, engagement with the goal of recruiting and enrollment. In this role, the person will work collaboratively with Milwaukee and Madison staff coordinators to recruit and enroll participants in focus groups initially, and clinical trials later in the study. This position includes a limited amount of data collection and maintaining databases of information related to potential and enrolled research participants. Weekend and evening work hours may occur as part of the outreach activities. This position is part-time 50% This position may require some work to be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location. Some work may be performed remotely, at an offsite, non-campus work location. This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of community engaged research activities. Experience working in outreach and research within communities. Key Job Responsibilities: Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences. Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers. Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders. Functions as primary contact and liaison between research staff in Milwaukee, Madison and surrounding rural areas. Develops and delivers outreach program content and materials to community members. Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials. Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results. Identifies, promotes and maintains external partnerships to support the program. Performs literature reviews and writes reports. Department: School of Medicine and Public Health, Center for Community Engagement and Health Partnerships Compensation: The expected salary range for this position is $46,000 up to $82,851 for highly experienced candidates and actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Effective July 1, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor Fair Labor Standards Act requires that positions earning less than $43,888 annually be considered non-exempt under FLSA provisions for overtime. Based on these rules, if the person selected for this recruitment will earn less than the new salary threshold at July 1 2024 ($43,888 annually), they will be an academic staff non-exempt employee, will be paid hourly and will receive overtime compensation for any hours worked over 40 in a workweek. Required Qualifications: Minimum 3 years of experience working in community engaged research. Minimum 3 years of experience working with data collection, data analysis, and evaluation. Minimum 3 years of experience working with community focus groups and research recruitment and community advisory boards. Education: Bachelor's Degree Preferred Institutional Statement on Diversity: Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world. The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, visit Human Resources Workplace Poster website. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Wisconsin