Community Research Liaison

Department Overview

The University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities (UCEDD) has a 50-year history at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland. The UCEDD at OHSU works to improve the health and quality of life of Oregonians with disabilities through education, community service, research and information sharing. 

Function/Duties of Position

The purpose of this position is to fulfill sub-contracts for quality assurance and research related projects by scheduling and interviewing study participants and entering survey responses into an online data repository per study protocols. Community Research Liaison will work with study coordinators on data management and provide feedback on research-related projects.  This is a temporary position thru June 2025.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's in relevant field OR Associates AND 3 years of relevant experience with individuals with disabilities OR 4 years of relevant experience with individuals with disabilities OR Equivalent combination of training and experience with individuals with disabilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to meet time sensitive deadlines
• Phone, access to wireless internet, access to email account to set up, conduct and transfer data from interviews as well as required work-related forms such as timecard and mileage
• Ability to make arrangements for and conduct interviews online or in the interviewee home or community setting per the interviewee preference in potentially noisy environment
• Ability to keep organized records of schedules/interviews/other activities for weekly reports
• Sitting- Ability to sit for up to 1 to 1.5 hours for interview session.
• Computer/Internet- Have own computer with webcam and highspeed internet. Have private area to conduct confidential interviews. Ability to use Microsoft Outlook OHSU email account using repetitive keystrokes, ability to enter data into a secure database
• Software- Ability to use Microsoft Word and Excel, and PDF format to fill out required tracking forms using touch pad and keystrokes.
• Hardware- Ability to use (or be trained to successfully use) iPhone and computer to conduct interviews and transfer data using touchpad and keystrokes
• Driving-Candidate must have reliable transportation and ability to go to interview sites, a valid driver’s license, and proof of car insurance if driving your own vehicle to interview sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with people with disabilities or have a family member with a disability.
• High level of technical skill around data handling and interviewing.
• Research experience.

Additional Details

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All are welcome

Oregon Health & Science University values a diverse and culturally competent workforce. We are proud of our commitment to being an equal opportunity, affirmative action organization that does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of any protected class status, including disability status and protected veteran status. Individuals with diverse backgrounds and those who promote diversity and a culture of inclusion are encouraged to apply. To request reasonable accommodation contact the Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Department at 503-494-5148 or aaeo@ohsu.edu.