Social Research Assistant Jobs

Department

FPG Child Development Inst-631200

Career Area

Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date

07/21/2023

Application Deadline

08/14/2023

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Soc/Clin Research Assistant - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent

GN08

Working Title

Social Research Assistant

Position Number

20056864

Vacancy ID

P017863

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-Time Time-Limited

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

Three years

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8a-5p. A flexible work schedule may be considered.

Work Location

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$40,945 - $53,341

Pay Band Information

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC Frank Porter Graham Child Development Institute (FPG) is one of the nation’s oldest and largest multidisciplinary centers devoted to the study of children and their families. As one of the nation’s leading child development research centers, we generate scientific evidence, inform policies, and support practices to promote positive developmental and educational outcomes for children of all backgrounds and abilities from infancy to adolescence.

FPG has a particular focus on the study of vulnerable populations and those who have special needs. In addition, FPG is committed to creating a place where everyone is welcome, supported, and has the resources they need to grow and thrive regardless of identity, origin, or difference in circumstances as well as engaging in work that addresses critical issues related to educational inequality and barriers to inclusion that impact children’s wellbeing.

Approximately 280 researchers, implementation and technical assistance specialists, staff, and students work on more than 75 projects related to developmental disabilities; physical, social, and emotional health; early care and education; early intervention and special education, prevention science, and more to address important issues facing all children and families. Our work spans across disciplines from education and psychology to social work and public health.

We collaborate with researchers across campus and throughout the nation. At FPG, transdisciplinary collaboration is a way to leverage collective expertise for comprehensive and relevant research and outreach, and is embodied in our motto: Advancing knowledge to transform children’s lives.

Position Summary

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

The Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center (ECTA Center) and other national projects funded by the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), provides Technical Assistance (TA) to the Coordinators of the State IDEA Early Childhood Programs to help them improve the systems, practices, and outcomes for young children with disabilities and their families. TA staff provide consultation, resource materials, and guidance to these state administrators to increase knowledge, skills, and awareness of resources related to IDEA 0-5, including:

• Inclusion
• Child and family outcomes measurement
• Equity
• Family partnership
• Implementation science
• Child find systems
• Evidence-based practices
• Recruitment and retention of personnel
• Equitable and effective state and local systems (components of Systems Framework)
• Leadership competencies

This position would be part of projects that value teaming and equity, so we value skills that foster mutual respect and appreciation for inclusion and diversity. Additionally, the context of the work is always complex and can be sensitive, requiring a high degree of expertise, flexibility, and commitment on the part of all our staff.

The Social Research Assistant will:

• Use processes, project management systems, and communication protocols to coordinate, organize, and monitor multiple topical workgroup activities and meetings (schedules, agendas, and notes).
• Provide administrative and project coordination support to multiple aspects of technical assistance (TA) to support the development, implementation, and evaluation of training and TA activities for national early intervention and preschool special education programs.
• Manage travel arrangements and reimbursements through the UNC (ConnectCarolina) Concur to successfully manage travel arrangements and reimbursements.
• Assist with event planning including communications to clients, staff, and consultants; coordinating registration; planning with hotels and other venues; and processing staff and participant travel reimbursements.
• Will provide technical support in use of Excel databases, Qualtrics, PowerPoint, Word and web-based meeting software (e.g., Zoom, GoToMeeting) as part of PD and TA activities.
• Assist Directors and TA staff with collecting, analyzing and summarizing data including design of questionnaires for gathering data from clients and staff in order to set and track progress toward project priorities and goals, and track evaluation data to inform project decisions.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements