Senior Research Assistant, Risk-Resilience Lab (7232C) 86054

About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty and staff. Departmental Overview The Risk-Resilience Lab is a dynamic, interdisciplinary team at UC Berkeley. Our mission is to improve justice, safety, and well-being among people and communities at risk through policy-relevant research. What We're Looking For We seek a proactive, skilled professional to serve as Senior Research Assistant for our videogame-supported, school‑based therapeutic program. Over the next year, you will lead participant recruitment and assessment, support intervention implementation across multiple Bay Area elementary schools, and provide day‑to‑day guidance to peer Assistant Coaches. Responsibilities Intervention Implementation & Facilitation: Facilitate implementation of a highly structured group intervention at multiple schools, supporting the lead facilitator, supervising gaming activities, organizing tournaments, and managing prizes. Address behavioral issues and maintain a respectful, productive environment. Manage behavioral escalations, troubleshoot technical or interpersonal challenges. Check intervention sessions for protocol conformity and accuracy. Participant Recruitment & Assessment: Lead recruitment, tracking, and retention across multiple elementary sites, including outreach to youth and families. Conduct participant interviews and assessments, including direct data collection with children and parents at school sites and homes. Handle complex interview assignments, such as refusal conversion and interviews requiring sensitivity to personal circumstances. Make judgment calls to ensure appropriate responses to sensitive questions and maintain organized tracking systems. Data Collection & Documentation: Collect survey data from participants following established protocols. Maintain organized files for surveys, consent forms, documentation, attendance records, and session logs; collate materials for processing. Alert project leadership to inadequate responses, protocol deviations, or quality concerns. Site Coordination: Coordinate logistics across multiple school locations: scheduling, space arrangements, equipment setup, and materials preparation. Act as liaison between the research team and participating schools, maintaining relationships with administrators, teachers, and staff. Troubleshoot technical issues with gaming equipment and manage intervention materials. Address site‑specific challenges such as scheduling conflicts or space constraints. Team Coordination & Working Supervision: Schedule and assign work for Assistant Coaches at multiple sites; maintain work schedules and attendance records. Instruct Assistant Coaches in behavior management protocols, intervention procedures, and data collection methods; check their work for conformity and accuracy. Foster a positive, collaborative team culture; attend team meetings and correspond with the study team. Required Qualifications Strong interviewing and assessment skills with children, adolescents, and families; collect sensitive information respectfully and effectively. Strong interpersonal, liaison, and communication skills; handle complex situations with judgment, build relationships with diverse stakeholders, and summarize information clearly. Take initiative and solve problems with minimal day‑to‑day supervision while following established protocols. Experience coordinating work with others, providing guidance to junior team members, or serving in a lead/senior role; schedule work, assign tasks, and check others' work for accuracy. Strong organizational skills; manage multiple tasks, coordinate activities across sites, and maintain accurate records. Strong behavioral management skills with youth; maintain positive group dynamics. Working knowledge of MS Office (Excel and Word); familiarity with video games and troubleshooting technical issues. Cultural responsiveness; work effectively with diverse populations. Must be able to travel punctually and reliably between various work sites, including locations outside city and county limits. Availability during business hours with flexibility for occasional evenings or weekends. High school or General Education Diploma and two years of experience in survey data collection, youth program implementation, and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with children and early adolescents (ages 9‑12) in structured group settings. Clinical and/or research interviewing experience. Experience with behavioral management or positive youth development approaches. Previous experience in lead/senior roles coordinating others' work, providing instruction, or checking work quality. Demonstrated track record of taking initiative and addressing challenges; experience acting as a liaison between organizations or coordinating across multiple sites. Fluency or proficiency in Spanish. Experience, training, or background in school or after‑school settings; experience in the education field or youth development. Experience with quality assurance, protocol monitoring, or fidelity checking. Experience with refusal conversion or retention strategies. Training in evidence‑based youth prevention or intervention programs. Bachelor's degree in a related field (education, psychology, social work, public health, youth development) and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary & Benefits This is a full‑time career position. The position is eligible for full UC Benefits. The University of California offers a comprehensive benefits package. Under California law, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range. The budgeted hourly range for this position is $24.00 – $33.82 (steps 1-17). Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Inside Higher Ed