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Graduate Research Assistant

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Posting Details

Position Information

Working Title Graduate Research Assistant
Department Institute for Health Innovations
Type of Work Study Graduate
Building/Office Location HE - Health Innovation Center
Work Schedule

20 hours/week for 15 weeks, flexible hours.

Job Description

The purpose of this position is to survey the citizens of Carroll County to determine their perceptions of gaps in Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) treatments and services in the county as well as their perceptions regarding additional non-healthcare related barriers to seeking treatment or services for OUD. This position is supported by a federal grant with a focus on integrating healthcare with the justice system in support of eliminating OUD.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current CV.

Primary Responsibilities

The ideal IHI Graduate Research Assistant is a graduate student at NKU enrolled in a research-based program with experience in community-based research, a range of interviewing techniques, and intermediate to advanced statistics. The candidate will
need:
• strong organizational skills with attention to detail;
• excellent client service and networking skills;
• the ability to work independently but also keep the site supervisor well informed on
challenges as well as progress on the work;
• excellent written and oral communication skills; and
• strong computer skills.

Preferred qualifications include experience with:
• independent development of survey instruments;
• database management;
• counseling or similar clinical skills;
• familiarity with Carroll County.

Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include experience with:
• independent development of survey instruments;
• database management;
• counseling or similar clinical skills.

Any candidate who is offered this position will be required to go through a pre-employment criminal background check as mandated by state law.

Northern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action institution. We embrace inclusiveness, equity, and global awareness in all dimensions of our work and seek excellence through diversity among our students, administrators, faculty, and staff. Application by members of diverse groups is encouraged.

Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree
Pay Rate $13.00 per hour
Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number 20191225
Job Open Date 01/09/2020
Job Close Date
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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. Are you currently an NKU student?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
  2. References
  3. Curriculum Vitae
Optional Documents
  1. Resume