Hours: Full-time position (40 hours per week/ 9am-5pm / M-F with some weekend and evening work)
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Approximate start date: ASAP
Approximate end date: 6/30/16
Program Description: The IMPACT
Program conducts research on LGBT Health and Development (see http://www.impactprogram.org). It
currently has multiple NIH- and foundation-funded studies and actively collaborates
with community-based organizations to conduct research and translate findings
into interventions. It is directed by Dr. Brian Mustanski and a program within
the Institute for Sexual and Gender Minority Health and Wellbeing at
Northwestern University (http://isgmh.northwestern.edu/).
Project Description: Our online HIV
prevention program, Keep It Up! (KIU!), is an interactive and engaging
intervention tailored to ethnically diverse YMSM (18-29 years old) and
encourages participants to “keep up” safe and healthy behaviors. Through
funding from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, KIU! is currently being
conducted as a multi-site randomized control trial (RCT) by researchers at
Northwestern University in Chicago, Hunter College in New York City, and Emory
University in Atlanta. A total of 901 YMSM have been enrolled into this study.
Intervention outcomes are currently being assessed through follow-up
assessments at 3, 6, and 12 months.
Specific Job Activities: Primary
activities include: tracking participant completion of follow-up assessments;
packing and tracking shipments of STI test kits for delivery to study
participants; contacting participants by phone, text, and email to encourage
completion of study assessments and STI test kits; managing the distribution of
incentives to participants; managing monthly E-raffles; generating weekly
enrollment and retention figures to track study progress; troubleshooting
online survey administration problems; troubleshooting participants’ problems
with self-administered STI tests; management of STI test result data from the
testing laboratories; reporting positive STI results to the appropriate local
health department; referring participants to care; maintaining and updating
databases; maintaining accurate, timely and detailed records of study accrual
and other study activities; assisting multi-site staff in retention activities;
and other project-related responsibilities.
The Research Assistant (RA) is expected to
work some evening hours (e.g., 11 AM – 7 PM) and weekend shifts to maximize
retention efforts for study participants who are unavailable during the regular
workday.
We are seeking a diverse pool of candidates.
Candidates from racial/ethnic minorities are encouraged to apply.
Qualifications/Skills Required:
Minimum Qualifications:
1. A bachelor's degree in a social or health
science + no experience or 2 years practical research study or related
experience is required.
2. Must complete NU's IRB CITI training
before interacting with any participants.
Minimum Competencies:
1. Excellent communication skills with
effective spoken and written communication.
2. Strong coordination skills and the
ability to prioritize tasks.
3. Efficient and resourceful in
problem-solving.
4. Effective time management skills.
5. Demonstrated attention to detail and
ability to adhere to instructions/procedures.
6. Demonstrated ability to take ownership of
the work, possessing initiative, and good follow-through.
7. Knowledge of basic computer skills,
familiarity with Windows environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Experience working with LGBT youth.
2. Experience with Internet-based research.
3. Experience working in public health,
psychology, and/or medical research.
Preferred Competencies:
1. Ability to work in a team environment.
2. Ability to work with minimum supervision
and guidance.
3. Flexibility in adapting to new procedures
and environments.
4. Ability to receive and benefit from
feedback; willingness to expand skill set and improve performance.
To apply for this position,
please visit Northwestern University’s careers site, and search for job 27831. As per Northwestern University policy,
this position requires a criminal background check. Successful applicants will
need to submit to a criminal background check prior to employment.
Northwestern University is an
Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes
including veterans and individuals with disabilities. We are seeking a diverse
pool of candidates. Candidates from racial/ethnic minorities are encouraged to
apply.
IMPACT Program Diversity Statement:
Northwestern University and IMPACT’s commitment to diversity is critical to our
mission of advancing access to excellence in academic programs, world-class
research, and health programs. Engagement in discrimination or harassment
against any person because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin,
ancestry, age, marital status, military service, disability, sexual
orientation, and gender identity or expression will not be tolerated.
Through its work, the IMPACT Program advances the health and wellbeing of LGBT
individuals. Staff and trainees should expect to find a diversity of
sexual orientations and gender identities among IMPACT staff, trainees,
research participants, and in outreach experiences. We highlight the
importance of respecting and valuing this aspect of diversity among staff and
trainees.
