Social Research Assistant
Chapel Hill, NC Chapel Hill, NC Full-time Full-time $40,945 - $53,341 a year $40,945 - $53,341 a year 17 hours ago 17 hours ago 17 hours ago Posting Information Department FPG Child Development Inst-631200 Career Area Research Professionals Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 07/21/2023 Application Deadline 08/14/2023 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey Salary Grade Equivalent GN08 Working Title Social Research Assistant Position Number 20056864 Vacancy ID P017863 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment Three years Hours per week 40 Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8a-5p.
A flexible work schedule may be considered.
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $40,945 - $53,341 Pay Band Information To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Position Summary Information Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) is one of the nation's oldest and largest multidisciplinary centers devoted to the study of children and their families.
As one of the nation's leading child development research centers, we generate scientific evidence, inform policies, and support practices to promote positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and abilities from infancy to adolescence.
FPG has a particular focus on the study of vulnerable populations and those who have special needs.
In addition, FPG is committed to creating a place where everyone is welcome, supported, and has the resources they need to grow and thrive regardless of identity, origin, or difference in circumstances as well as engaging in work that addresses critical issues related to educational inequality and barriers to inclusion that impact children's wellbeing.
Approximately 280 researchers, implementation and technical assistance specialists, staff, and students work on more than 75 projects related to developmental disabilities; physical, social, and emotional health; early care and education; early intervention and special education, prevention science, and more to address important issues facing all children and families.
Our work spans across disciplines from education and psychology to social work and public health.
We collaborate with researchers across campus and throughout the nation.
At FPG, transdisciplinary collaboration is a way to leverage collective expertise for comprehensive and relevant research and outreach, and is embodied in our motto:
Advancing knowledge to transform children's lives.
Position Summary This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy.
UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA Center) and other national projects funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), provides Technical Assistance (TA) to the Coordinators of the State IDEA Early Childhood Programs to help them improve the systems, practices, and outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families.
TA staff provide consultation, resource materials, and guidance to these state administrators to increase knowledge, skills, and awareness of resources related to IDEA 0-5, including:
Inclusion Evidence-based practices Equitable and effective state and local systems (components of Systems Framework) Child and family outcomes measurement Child find systems Family partnership Equity Implementation science Recruitment and retention of personnel Leadership competencies This position would be part of projects that value teaming and equity, so we value skills that foster mutual respect and appreciation for inclusion and diversity.
Additionally, the context of the work is always complex and can be sensitive, requiring a high degree of expertise, flexibility, and commitment on the part of all our staff.
The Social Research Assistant will:
provide administrative and project coordination support to multiple aspects of technical assistance (TA) to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of training and TA activities for national early intervention and preschool special education programs.
use processes, project management systems, and communication protocols to coordinate, organize, and monitor multiple topical workgroup activities and meetings (schedules, agendas, and notes).
assist with event planning including communications to clients, staff, and consultants; coordinating registration; planning with hotels and other venues; and processing staff and participant travel reimbursements.
manage travel arrangements and reimbursements through the UNC (ConnectCarolina) Concur to successfully manage travel arrangements and reimbursements.
assist Directors and TA staff with collecting, analyzing and summarizing data including design of questionnaires for gathering data from clients and staff in order to set and track progress toward project priorities and goals, and track evaluation data to inform project decisions.
will provide technical support in use of Excel databases, Qualtrics, PowerPoint, Word and web-based meeting software (e.
g.
, Zoom, GoToMeeting) as part of PD and TA activities.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Ability to work independently with direction from supervisors.
Ability to work as part of a team, collaborate with colleagues, and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written communication skills for communicating with staff within the organization and clients outside the organization.
Experience in organizing data, materials, and communications for a complex project with multiple tasks and participants.
Experience in completing literature reviews.
Good proofreading and editing skills.
Skilled in use of Microsoft Office Suite Software with expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Skilled in use of Zoom.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Skilled in UNC's financial records system (ConnectCarolina) to successfully manage travel arrangements and reimbursements.
Experience in working with early childhood programs and education.
Experience using Zoom videoconferencing and Qualtrics preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
A flexible work schedule may be considered.
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $40,945 - $53,341 Pay Band Information To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Position Summary Information Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) is one of the nation's oldest and largest multidisciplinary centers devoted to the study of children and their families.
As one of the nation's leading child development research centers, we generate scientific evidence, inform policies, and support practices to promote positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and abilities from infancy to adolescence.
FPG has a particular focus on the study of vulnerable populations and those who have special needs.
In addition, FPG is committed to creating a place where everyone is welcome, supported, and has the resources they need to grow and thrive regardless of identity, origin, or difference in circumstances as well as engaging in work that addresses critical issues related to educational inequality and barriers to inclusion that impact children's wellbeing.
Approximately 280 researchers, implementation and technical assistance specialists, staff, and students work on more than 75 projects related to developmental disabilities; physical, social, and emotional health; early care and education; early intervention and special education, prevention science, and more to address important issues facing all children and families.
Our work spans across disciplines from education and psychology to social work and public health.
We collaborate with researchers across campus and throughout the nation.
At FPG, transdisciplinary collaboration is a way to leverage collective expertise for comprehensive and relevant research and outreach, and is embodied in our motto:
Advancing knowledge to transform children's lives.
Position Summary This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy.
UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.
The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA Center) and other national projects funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), provides Technical Assistance (TA) to the Coordinators of the State IDEA Early Childhood Programs to help them improve the systems, practices, and outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families.
TA staff provide consultation, resource materials, and guidance to these state administrators to increase knowledge, skills, and awareness of resources related to IDEA 0-5, including:
Inclusion Evidence-based practices Equitable and effective state and local systems (components of Systems Framework) Child and family outcomes measurement Child find systems Family partnership Equity Implementation science Recruitment and retention of personnel Leadership competencies This position would be part of projects that value teaming and equity, so we value skills that foster mutual respect and appreciation for inclusion and diversity.
Additionally, the context of the work is always complex and can be sensitive, requiring a high degree of expertise, flexibility, and commitment on the part of all our staff.
The Social Research Assistant will:
provide administrative and project coordination support to multiple aspects of technical assistance (TA) to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of training and TA activities for national early intervention and preschool special education programs.
use processes, project management systems, and communication protocols to coordinate, organize, and monitor multiple topical workgroup activities and meetings (schedules, agendas, and notes).
assist with event planning including communications to clients, staff, and consultants; coordinating registration; planning with hotels and other venues; and processing staff and participant travel reimbursements.
manage travel arrangements and reimbursements through the UNC (ConnectCarolina) Concur to successfully manage travel arrangements and reimbursements.
assist Directors and TA staff with collecting, analyzing and summarizing data including design of questionnaires for gathering data from clients and staff in order to set and track progress toward project priorities and goals, and track evaluation data to inform project decisions.
will provide technical support in use of Excel databases, Qualtrics, PowerPoint, Word and web-based meeting software (e.
g.
, Zoom, GoToMeeting) as part of PD and TA activities.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Ability to work independently with direction from supervisors.
Ability to work as part of a team, collaborate with colleagues, and maintain cooperative working relationships with team members.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Excellent written communication skills for communicating with staff within the organization and clients outside the organization.
Experience in organizing data, materials, and communications for a complex project with multiple tasks and participants.
Experience in completing literature reviews.
Good proofreading and editing skills.
Skilled in use of Microsoft Office Suite Software with expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Skilled in use of Zoom.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Skilled in UNC's financial records system (ConnectCarolina) to successfully manage travel arrangements and reimbursements.
Experience in working with early childhood programs and education.
Experience using Zoom videoconferencing and Qualtrics preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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