Research Assistant - Cleveland, OH (Health Policy and Management) - Staff

Based in Cleveland, we are seeking a **_Research Assistant - Cleveland_** who will oversee data collection, data organization, and/or data management or similar functions/tasks for research study(ies) in support of a PI or a research team. • *Specific Duties & Responsibilities** + Run routine and ad hoc reports. + Use standard tools and computer programs to review data. + Assist with data cleaning measures to ensure accuracy of data and preparation of tables. + Lead basic activities such as data collection and data entry. + May lead specific tasks and develop processes to ensure study activities occur effectively and efficiently. + May conduct literature searches to support faculty in research efforts. + May design and format papers/publications. + May assist PIs in writing summaries of papers for release as policy briefs or other channels. + Other duties as assigned. _In addition to the duties described above_ + Housing mobility programs are designed to help families move from high-poverty neighborhoods into lower-poverty, better-resourced ones. The MOVED (Mobility Opportunity Vouchers to Eliminate Diabetes and Obesity) Study is designed to test whether helping families move changes adult and child health. The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Department of Health Policy & Management is seeking Research Assistants (RAs) based in Cleveland who will assist with tasks on the MOVED Study. + Research Assistants will complete phone and in-person survey interviews with one adult and one child in the family home. + Data collection will include taking measures of participants' height, weight, waist circumference, blood pressure, and a finger stick for diabetes, at the participants' home. + Will be responsible for independently scheduling appointments and making reminder/confirmation calls. • *Minimum Qualifications** + Bachelor's Degree in related field. + Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula. • *Preferred Qualifications** + Experience working within a research setting, preferably with field experience or engaging and recruiting participants. + Experience engaging participants from diverse backgrounds. + An interest and experience in housing, neighborhood factors, and/or food policy. • *Technical Skills & Expected Level of Proficiency** + Analytical Skills - Awareness + Attention to Detail - Awareness + Data Management and Analysis - Awareness + Formatting and Layout Proficiency - Awareness + Information Gathering - Awareness + Oral and Written Communications - Awareness + Organizational Skill - Awareness _The core technical skills listed are most essential; additional technical skills may be required based on specific division or department needs._ Classified Title: Research Assistant Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Assistant - Cleveland, OH (Health Policy and Management) Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/03/CD Starting Salary Range: $17.20 - $30.30 HRLY (Commensurate w/exp.) Employee group: Casual / On Call Schedule: Hours Vary: Up to 20 hours per week and as needed (including some evenings and weekends) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Location: Remote Department name: Health Policy & Management -IHSP Personnel area: School of Public Health Equal Opportunity Employer All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Apply tot his job