Department:
SOM Wichita Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
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Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences Staff
Position Title:
Research Assistant
Job Family Group:
Professional Staff
Job Description Summary:
The Research Assistant in the Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences will contribute to a HRSA funded project by collecting and analyzing data, assisting with the preparation of the annual HRSA report, and drafting publications. This position provides hands-on experience with a HRSA training grant that aims to increase the supply of highly trained child and adolescent psychiatrists and psychologists prepared to provide integrated mental health care for children, adolescents, and young adults, with particular focus on under-served communities.
This position requires approx. 8 hours per month for 10 months of the year, and 20 hours per week through June and July to compile and submit the annual HRSA report. This position is funded by a grant awarded through June 2029.
Job Description:
Job Duties:
Data Entry & Reporting
Collect, enter, and maintain data in electronic systems
Assist the grant coordinator with creating and submitting reports through HRSA Grant Solutions
Compile and submit annual HRSA report, due each July
Administration
Participate in research team meetings and support grant related activities
May participate in relevant committees, task force, or other similar activities
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Required Qualifications:
- Work Experience: Two (2) years of experience navigating complex databases, government forms, data collection, report writing, or similar detail-oriented work. Education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education: Associate’s Degree in a relevant field.
Skills:
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organization
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Collaboration
Required Documents:
Employee Type:
Regular
Time Type:
Part time
Rate Type:
Hourly
Compensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$22.66 - $32.85
Minimum
$22.66
Midpoint
$27.75
Maximum
$32.85