Michigan State University(MSU) Hiring for Professional Aide at East Lansing, Michigan Full Time

Position Summary(Basic Job Function) This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period. Unit Position Summary The Division of Public Health at Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine are seeking a part-time Research Assistant for the NIH/NIMH-funded study titled “Evaluation of Implementation Mechanisms of Stepping Up (I.M. Stepping Up)” study. I.M. Stepping Up is a research study funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (R01 MH118680). The study will survey 455 Stepping Up Counties and 455 matched control counties to determine whether and how Stepping Up is helping counties reach their goals. The study will help improve Stepping Up efforts to reduce the number of people with mental illnesses in jail and will draw generalizable lessons that can be used for criminal justice and mental health implementation efforts. The research assistant will be working directly with county level agency leaders representing mental health, substance use services, jail and probation. The research assistant will work under the supervision of the study qualitative analyst Dr. Maji Debena. Desired Qualifications Experience in qualitative research (interviewing, qualitative coding and data analysis); the ability to troubleshoot and analyze problems and excellent communications, interpersonal and organizational skills are essential; experience working independently, commitment to maintaining confidentiality and strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel and Word. Completion of human subject training and certification (online program) prior to contact with participants or data. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status. Required Application Materials CV, cover letter, 2 references Together-we-will Statement The university is requiring all MSU students, faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 with limited exceptions. Learn more at: https://msu.edu/together-we-will/ Work Hours STANDARD 8-5 Website https:/ublichealth.msu.edu/