Job Summary:

The Public Health Research Associate is responsible for the management and coordination of research activities of a projects focused with the opioid crisis among justice-involved individuals and improve local community public health and safety outcomes by assuming responsibilities for daily project activities assigned by the Project Coordinator, including but not limited to, supervising field staff, implementing an intervention, recruiting participants, collecting data, performing basic data analysis, and participating in report and manuscript preparation. This position is grant funded.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Supports program and research implementation by assisting with the maintenance of a management information system for ongoing research projects; expediting and conducting field data collection; assisting with basic research tasks.
2. Assists with training and data collection materials and research reports by preparing technical reports, providing editing of reports and graphical design of materials, and coding of qualitative survey data.
3. Provides office support by maintaining files; assisting in grant proposal preparation; assisting in field management and in data collection.
4. Assists with training project staff; plans, monitors, and appraises job results for 2-3 part time field staff.
5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• Master’s degree in criminal justice, health education, communication, health behavior, psychology, or other health services research fields and 2 years’ experience in health behavior or health services research during which he/she provided counseling services and/or assisted in the management of at least one research project.
OR
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, health education, communication, health behavior, psychology, or other health services research fields and 4 years’ experience in health behavior or health services research during which he/she provided counseling services and/or assisted in the management of at least one research project.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Prevention-related research and/or conducting research studies within a juvenile justice setting.
• Trust-based Relational Intervention® (TBRI®) Practitioner

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of research techniques.
• Knowledge of basic statistical principles.
• Knowledge of current technical environment.
• Knowledge of customer service techniques.
• Skill in some or all components of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, and Access.
• Skill in statistical packages such as SAS and SPSS.
• Skill in Microsoft Windows navigation.
• Skill in qualitative research practices, including use of Atlas.ti or NVivo software.
• Skill in conducting interviews with staff and clients.
• Ability to clearly communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to compose technical reports incorporating statistical material.
• Ability to review and make recommendations to improve and streamline processes.
• Ability to organize complex tasks.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Lifting and moving objects and equipment up to 10 lbs.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and sedentary and is subject to schedule changes and/or variable work hours.
• This role is an on campus, in-person position.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.

AA/EEO Statement:

As an AA/EEO employer, TCU recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.