[Hiring] Research Data Assistant @Wayne State University

Role Description

The Research Data Assistant supports research, evaluation, and grant-funded initiatives. The position is responsible for collecting, entering, organizing, cleaning, verifying, and reporting data to support research projects and federally and state-funded grant requirements. The position supports compliance with reporting requirements for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) State Opioid Response (SOR) 4 grant administered through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), including timely entry of agency-level and client-level data, and preparation of required reports.

• Assist with data collection, entry, cleaning, coding, verification, and organization across multiple research and evaluation projects.
• Enter and maintain client-level and project-level data in federal, state, and institutional reporting systems.
• Submit federally mandated SUPRT-A and SUPRT-C records in SAMHSA’s Performance Accountability and Reporting System (SPARS) on a weekly basis, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Identify data discrepancies and assist with resolving data entry, coding, and reporting errors.
• Conduct basic descriptive and bivariate data analyses as directed.
• Support federal and state reporting requirements associated with the SUPRT-A and SUPRT-C records in SAMHSA’s SPARS and other assigned projects.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of SUPRT-A and SUPRT-C submitted by grantees.
• Prepare and maintain reporting materials and documentation to support accurate and timely submission of grant deliverables.
• Monitor assigned reporting activities and deadlines and communicate outstanding or incomplete information to appropriate team members.
• Assist with other SOR 4 grant-related data, reporting, and administrative activities as needed.
• Assist with the preparation of research, evaluation, and grant reports by compiling data, tables, and summaries, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with qualitative research activities, including scheduling interviews, taking notes, and completing transcription.
• Conduct literature searches and reviews to support research, evaluation, and grant-writing activities.
• Participate in SOR SUPRT-A and SUPRT-C project and team meetings and contribute to discussions regarding data collection, reporting, and project activities.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigators, supervisors, project staff, research participants, and external partners as assigned.
• Manage assigned tasks and priorities independently while maintaining regular communication with supervisors regarding progress, deadlines, and issues.
• Provide general research, data, and administrative support across projects as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, or another social science discipline, or degree in progress in one of these fields.
• Experience supporting social science research or evaluation projects.
• Experience entering, verifying, coding, or managing data.
• Experience with behavioral health, substance use, or community-based service systems.
• Experience with federal or state reporting requirements.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• Experience with computer databases, data entry, or data management systems.
• General understanding of behavioral health and substance use disorders and related service systems.
• Knowledge of social science research and evaluation methods, including basic data collection and data management.
• Ability to accurately enter, organize, clean, code, and verify data.
• Ability to work with databases and federal and state data-reporting systems.
• Ability to compile and organize information from multiple sources for reporting purposes.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize tasks, and meet the weekly established task deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with the supervisor and SOR project team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams; ability to learn new databases and computer applications quickly.
• Experience with SPSS or similar statistical software preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Requirements

• Primarily remote requiring extended computer use for data entry and reporting, and analysis.
• Works independently and collaboratively while managing multiple projects and recurring reporting deadlines.
• May handle confidential or sensitive client-level and administrative data in accordance with applicable privacy and security requirements.

Job Openings

• Number of openings: 1

Background Check Requirements

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.