Temporary Research Assistant - Scheduler

Vital Research is seeking a highly organized, customer-focused Research Assistant - Scheduler to join our Aging & Disabilities team in support of a statewide Quality of Life (QOL) survey project. In this role, you'll help coordinate interviews with assisted living and nursing facilities, ensuring our research teams can successfully collect data that informs programs and services for older adults. This is a temporary position running from September through December 18, 2026. If you enjoy connecting with people, staying organized, solving scheduling puzzles, and contributing to projects that make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you. What You'll Do As a Research Assistant - Scheduler, you'll serve as the primary point of contact for coordinating interviews and keeping projects on track. Scheduling & Coordination Schedule interviews between nursing facility and assisted living staff and our Field Interviewers. Conduct high-volume phone and email outreach to coordinate appointments, confirm schedules, and send reminders. Resolve scheduling conflicts and communicate updates to project teams. Build positive relationships with facility staff while providing outstanding customer service. Project & Administrative Support Monitor scheduling activities, maintain accurate project records, and communicate updates to internal project teams. Assist with meeting documentation, document preparation, printing, mailing, and other project support activities. Follow HIPAA, confidentiality, data security requirements, and project protocols. Support additional project needs as assigned. What You Bring Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a social science or related field preferred. One year of experience in administrative support, customer service, healthcare, research, or a related field. Availability to work in-office Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. PT (approximately 40 hours per week). Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel; experience with Microsoft Access is a plus. Comfortable using Zoom and other virtual collaboration tools. Preferred Experience supporting research, survey administration, evaluation, or healthcare-related projects. Familiarity with healthcare terminology. Experience using survey platforms such as Alchemer or Voxco. You’ll Be Successful If You... Enjoy talking with people and providing exceptional customer service. Communicate professionally and confidently by phone and email. Are comfortable making high-volume outbound calls. Stay organized, pay close attention to detail, and maintain accurate records. Effectively manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Work independently while collaborating effectively with a team. Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, sound judgment, and adaptability when priorities change. Maintain confidentiality and follow data security and privacy requirements. Why Join Vital Research? At Vital Research, your work supports research that helps improve the quality of life for older adults across the country. You'll join a collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality research while making a meaningful difference for the communities we serve. About Vital Research Founded in 1982, Vital Research is a national social science research and evaluation firm dedicated to creating vibrant communities by amplifying diverse voices through high-quality, culturally responsive research. We partner with clients across 40 states to deliver insights that inform decisions and drive positive change. About the Opportunity This temporary position offers hands-on experience supporting large-scale survey research projects. It's an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in research operations, project coordination, and data management while contributing to work that improves quality of life for residents in assisted living and nursing facilities. This is a temporary position with no guarantee of extension or future employment. Additional opportunities may be available based on business needs and performance. If you're organized, customer-focused, and excited to support meaningful research, we'd love to hear from you. For more information visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Vital Research