Research Assistant, Part-Time, Division of Research & Innovation

Research Assistant, Part-Time, Division of Research & Innovation Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant, Part-Time, Division of Research & Innovation at its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Position Purpose: To drive community and organizational engagement by strategically identifying and recruiting program participants, coordinating seamless program operations, and managing comprehensive data-tracking systems. This position is vital to support participant recruitment and retention efforts. Essential Functions: Outreach & Communication: Conduct outbound calls to HBEC (Healthier Black Elders Center) members for resurveys, maintaining member engagement, and accurate data tracking. Participant Recruitment: Represent the program at in-person events, utilizing peer-to-peer recruitment strategies to sign up new participants and distribute program information. Data Management: Administer intake surveys for new members and accurately entered all survey data into the registry database. Program Support: Assist with broader program activities, special events, and administrative tasks, including organizing monthly birthday card mailings to members. Newsletter writing: Bi-annual newsletter that includes a featured article on a current registry participant. Identify potential participants to feature, interview them and write the article for the newsletter. Assist with set-up of events: Organize the registration table, provide HBEC (Healthier Black Elders Center) information, recruit new members, distribute evaluations. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications: Required Education: Associates degree Preferred: Bachelor’s degree Discipline: Psychology Experience: Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience). Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Associate’s degree is required and a 4-year college degree in psychology is preferred. Organizational Skills: Must be organized, professional, able to work independently or with a team. Strong organizational skills are essential for managing multiple tasks simultaneously. The ability to prioritize tasks effectively is critical. Interpersonal Skills: Good interpersonal skills are necessary for interacting effectively with team members and participants. Communication Skills: Must have proficient oral and written communication skills. Good oral and written communication skills are required for participant recruitment and for writing articles. Computer Skills: Be well acquainted with the Microsoft Office suite of applications. Complete CITI (Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative) program training for Human Subject Approval . Preferred Qualifications: School/College/Division: H09 - Research Primary Department: H0915 - Institute of Gerontology Employment Type: Temporary Employee Job type: Fractional Time Job category: Research Funding/salary information: Compensation type: Hourly Wage Hourly rate: To be determined Working Conditions: Normal office environment. Work part-time, up to a maximum of 20 hours per week. Job openings: Number of openings: 1 Reposted position: No Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wayne State University