Research Assistant

The Department of International Health is seeking a casual Research Assistant to assist with the coordination of the Health Emergencies in Large Populations (HELP) course in the Winter and Summer Institutes. The person in this position will manage interests of the applicants to HELP, arrange for the publicity and assist with the management of the course when it is offered. The Research Assistant will assist with participants in doing the MOOCs and other online course work in advance of the course. The Research Assistant would need to be online continuously for the HELP Winter and Summer institutes.

Time required - variable during the regular school term but averaging 10-12 hours per week. During the Winter and Summer Institutes, this would be 40 hours a week leading up to the HELP course and for a short time after its conclusion.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Maintains a high degree of accuracy and prioritizing workflow.
• Proficient in upholding a high level of confidentiality through adherence to established protocols and guidelines.
• Adept in effectively communicating through strong oral and writing skills.

• Bachelor's Degree in related discipline.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Classified Title: Research Assistant 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD  
Starting Salary Range: $17.00 - $30.00 HRLY ($23.50 HRLY targeted; Commensurate with experience0 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:30 am – 5pm; As needed 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Public Health - East Baltimore Campus 
Department name: 10001141-Health Systems 
Personnel area: School of Public Health