Research Assistant, UMKC Institute for Human Development, 83252

The UMKC Institute for Human Development, University Center on Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (IHD) is an applied research and training center for human services designed to exemplify the University’s goals of engaged scholarship and community partnerships. Its functions include interdisciplinary training, applied research, community program development and information dissemination.

The University of Missouri - Kansas City (UMKC) Health and Aging Program is seeking a Research Assistant with health-related research and program coordination experience. The Research Assistant will be responsible for the following activities:

• Manage and respond to project related communications
• Coordinate training events
• Facilitate project partner engagement
• Coordinate demonstration project implementation across multiple sites, including assisting with data collection activities
• Serve as a liaison between research team and demonstration project site staff
• Schedule, plan, and facilitate project partner learning collaborative meetings
• Track and document project-related activities and outcomes
• Lead efforts to develop and maintain community resource directories
• Data entry and basic analyses
• Assist with drafting materials for research papers, reports, and/or presentations
• Other duties as assigned

The successful candidate will demonstrate relevant training and experience that provides the following knowledge, abilities, and skills:

• Outstanding planning, communication & organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and problem-solve
• Attention to details, independent working and problem solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to plan and facilitate small group meetings
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed
• Knowledgeable about and interest in health promotion
• Knowledgeable about and interest in developmental disabilities

Bachelor's degree

Full-Time, benefit-eligible, unranked/non-tenure track academic position. Initial contract is 12-months beginning Spring of 2023, then will go to 6-month contracts.

Up to $21.63 per hour commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity.

Position will remain open until filled. The Institute for Human Development at UMKC envisions a world where all people live, work, and plan in their chosen communities through their life course. As a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, we work to promote self-determined lives for people with disabilities. As an institute within an urban research university, we work to promote access to opportunities and resources for unserved and underserved populations. To learn more about us, please visit https://ihd.umkc.edu/about-ihd/

Applications must be received through the UMKC recruitment portal. To be considered, you must complete the application which contains two (2) sections: 1. Name and Contact Information 2. Combine all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of at least five references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment.

Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /,&, %, etc.).

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For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 46798 and name of the position.

The Institute for Human Development at UMKC envisions a world where all people live, work, and plan in their chosen communities through their life course. As a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, we work to promote self-determined lives for people with disabilities. As an institute within an urban research university, we work to promote access to opportunities and resources for unserved and underserved populations. To learn more about us, please visit https://ihd.umkc.edu/about-ihd/

As a UMKC Research Assistant you have the opportunity to expand on your education using the remarkable tuition discount for employees.

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