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Work Shift:

Please see job description for details.

Time Type:

Full time

Department:

CC035801 NCOR Administration

Summary:

Additional Information: Research Assistant – Clinical
The Research Assistant (RA) is responsible for supporting research and community engagement activities for the National Center for Opioid Research and Clinical Effectiveness (NCOR) and the LINK at Arkansas Children’s Research Institute. The NCOR will position Arkansas as a national leader in understanding the impacts of the opioid crisis on the fetus, newborn, developing children, and families. It will also accelerate development of effective evidence-based treatments that radically improve child health and inform state and national policy efforts. The RA reports directly to the NCOR Director of Operations and will work closely with faculty, research teams, public health partners, community organizations and external organizations. With support from the LINK Program Manager, the RA will collect and analyze data, develop outreach plans, and coordinate dissemination efforts. The role facilitates community-facing engagement activities, and provides direct service support. In state travel is required to support events and initiatives.
The ideal candidate for the RA position is a highly organized and detail-oriented individual with strong communication skills, enabling them to effectively collaborate with team members and convey complex information clearly. They possess the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring that deadlines are met without compromising quality. With proficiency in data collection, they can efficiently gather and organize research data, ensuring accuracy and consistency to support ongoing studies. Additionally, they demonstrate a willingness to travel and work flexible hours as needed, adapting to the dynamic demands of research environments while maintaining a high level of professionalism and dedication.
Job Responsibilities:
•Assist in planning and executing community engagement activities.
•Collect and organize project data for decision-making and reporting.
•Develop outreach and advocacy plans for stakeholders.
•Coordinate community-facing events, workshops, and dissemination activities.
•Support direct service activities and targeted programs.
•Travel to support assigned research projects and/or manage logistics for CE events.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

High school diploma or GED or equivalent

Recommended Education:

Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.

Required Work Experience:

High School Diploma/GED, or 2 years of experience in lieu of a diploma/GED.

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

Recommended Certifications:

Description

1. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day management of assigned projects. Serves as the primary administrative liaison between study participant and Principal Investigator or other research staff. Coordinates project activities, scheduling, and outreach. Attends or facilitates meetings and other communications with investigators, research sponsors, other research staff and investigator staff members for the purposes of coordination of services to support assigned research projects.

2. Performs implementation/active and close-out phases of the study and recruitment of study participants by implementing effective screening strategies. Schedules and performs initial contact with prospective research subjects and follow-up visits; understands and explains research protocol, consent forms and when applicable uses detailed questionnaires and