Community Outreach Data Collector (Part-Time; On-Call) Des Moines, IA

University Of Nebraska - Lincoln; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks a part-time on-call Community Outreach Data Collector in Des Moines, IA. The role involves engaging with local communities, attending events, and supporting recruitment and data collection for research studies.

Responsibilities include data entry and communicating methods to the Lincoln-based research team. Applicants should have a high school diploma and strong interpersonal skills; multilingual abilities are a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Good interpersonal skills and willingness/eagerness to learn about community- and school-based research.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in psychology, public health, social work, or related field plus one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Interact with the Des Moines community on behalf of the research team at UNL.
• Attend school and community events to share information about the project.
• Recruit and enroll participants in research studies; collect data and perform data entry.
• Share data and processes with the research team in Lincoln, NE.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Multilingual abilities

Willingness to learn

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in psychology/public health/social work or related field

Job description

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Community Outreach Data Collector (Part-Time; On-Call) Des Moines, IA

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Position Information

Working Title

Working Title Community Outreach Data Collector (Part-Time; On-Call) Des Moines, IA

Department

Department Educational Psychology-1047

Requisition Number

Requisition Number S_240445

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 05/17/2024

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date)

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 10/04/2024

Posting Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Description of Work

The individuals in these positions will interact and engage with the local Des Moines, IA community on behalf of the research team at UNL . Attend school and community events to share information about the project. The duties will include recruitment and enrollment in research studies, collecting data, data entry and sharing process to the research team based in Lincoln, NE. The College of Education and Human Sciences respects people, ideas, voices, and perspectives. Diversity strengthens our ability to problem solve and build more equitable and inclusive solutions for complex challenges. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See https://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination .

Minimum Required Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent experience. Good interpersonal skills and willingness/eagerness to learn about community- and school-based research.

Preferred Qualifications

Prefer coursework or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, public health, social work, or a related field plus one (1) year of experience doing similar work. The ideal candidate will have experience with community- and school-based research and/or working in school settings in any capacity and possess multilingual abilities.

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required

Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No

Physical Required

Physical Required No

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No

Criminal History Background Check Required

Criminal History Background Check Required Yes

Posted Salary $17.00/hr

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Job Category (old)

Job Category (old) Office/Service

Job Type

Job Type Part-Time Temporary

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)

Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5) Possible evenings and weekends

Work Location (City, State)

Work Location (City, State) Des Moines, IA

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding?

Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes

If Temporary, indicate end date

Planned Hire Date:

Planned Hire Date: As soon as possible

Appointment End Date

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • YES
  • NO
• * Do you speak or write more than one language? If so, what languages are you fluent in?

  (Open Ended Question)