Part-Time Staff Research Assistant Job Listing at DePaul University in Chicago, IL (Job ID 1515)

Description

The Highlights: The purpose of this position is to support project STRIDE, which is a 5-year US Department of Education federal grant awarded to DePaul and led by Dr. Antonio Polo from the Psychology Department. The goal is to support trainees from DePaul and other universities during their internship year and train them in cultural competence and evidence based practice. Staff Project Coordinators will help create supports and train and support STRIDE Scholars. They will also help with the program evaluation and reports related to the grant and its activities

What You'll Do:

• Part time staff research assistants will be responsible for analyzing group member data across cohorts, help put together and email monthly cohort memos, help with article search for STRIDE library and evidence-based programs search for STRIDE library 
• Help put together presentations for PLCs and email memos to STRIDE and CPS staff cohorts and assist in the creation of reports and evaluation of STRIDE and STRIDE Scholar activities 
• Monitor progress on client recruitment, client engagement, group fidelity, therapist fidelity. Send email reminders to STRIDE trainees and CPS staff delivering group program 
• Collect data by conducting student referral assessments, participant interviews, parent interviews, and provider surveys 
• Assist school-based partners and STRIDE Scholars with participant recruitment, data collection, and participant progress monitoring 
   

What You'll Need:

• BA/BS in psychology or related field and at least 6 months of experience conducting school-based or mental health research.
• Preferred - Spanish speaking.
• This is a grant-funded position and is subject to the availability of grant funding.

Perks:

• Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
• Top choice medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement plan matching contribution of 10%.
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, sick time, holidays, floating holidays, and more!
• Part-Time Benefits

For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.

Required Background Check:

Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.

Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:

Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:

Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)  
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act  

DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.

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