CHIL Data Collector (Part-Time Bilingual)

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

State University of New York at Buffalo is hiring a Research Analyst to support community-based research on food insecurity in underserved communities. The role involves leading data collection efforts, designing training protocols, conducting interviews, and troubleshooting data collection issues. Candidates must be bilingual in Spanish and English, and a bachelor’s degree is preferred. The position requires evening and weekend availability and offers a salary range of $20.00 – $25.00 per hour, working 10-20 hours a week.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English is essential.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends is required.
• Occasional local travel may be necessary.

Responsibilities

• Develop project workflows and protocols for data collection.
• Design training for data collectors based on protocols.
• Conduct phone interviews and surveys.

Skills

Bilingual in Spanish and English

Data collection experience

Survey tools knowledge (RedCap, Excel, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey)

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Classification Title: Research Analyst

Department: Community Health and Health Behavior (CHHB)

The Community Health Interventions Lab is looking for a Data Collector to support community‑based research related to food insecurity in lower‑income and underserved communities. The selected candidate will serve as the lead data collector for research studies. This in‑person position is based in the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior within the School of Public Health and Health Professions. The position reports to the Data Collection Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Assistant Director of Research to develop project workflows and protocols relevant to the data collection process.
• Design training for data collectors based on written protocols.
• Assist with onboarding new student data collectors.
• Conduct phone interviews and surveys.
• Participate in weekly data collection meetings.
• Troubleshoot data collection issues with the team and identify and implement improvements in the process.
• Manage participants in databases.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish and English.
• Ability to work some evenings and weekends.
• Ability to occasionally travel locally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent field.
• At least one year of research experience.
• Experience with data collection and survey tools/programs (RedCap, Excel, Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey).
• Experience working in the communities targeted by the research.

Salary Range: $20.00 – $25.00 per hour.

Work Hours: 10 – 20 hours per week.

Campus: South Campus.

American Association of University Professors: The University at Buffalo is an AA/EOE and welcomes all individuals to apply, including veterans and people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made upon request. For requests contact [e-mail] or 716‑645‑2266.

Equal Opportunity Statement: As an Equal Opportunity / affirmative action employer, the Research Foundation will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.