Data & Evaluation Research Assistant (Grant Program)

WestCare Inc; Susupe (Northern Mariana Islands); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

WestCare Inc. is seeking a Research Assistant to support the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program in Saipan, CNMI. The role focuses on data collection, QA, monitoring, and reporting to ensure grant compliance and program effectiveness.

The position involves managing databases, coordinating with staff, and traveling across the CNMI as needed to gather information and prepare routine reports for program reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Public Health, Statistics, Criminal Justice, Human Services, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• Associate's degree with relevant experience may be considered.
• An equivalent combination of education, training, military service, and relevant work experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Collect, enter, verify, and maintain participant, program, and performance data.
• Support implementation of program monitoring, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Assist with participant tracking, follow-up, and data collection efforts.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and hard-copy program records.
• Conduct data quality reviews, audits, and validation activities.
• Monitor data completeness, accuracy, and timeliness.
• Assist with the administration of participant surveys, assessments, and feedback tools.
• Assist with data collection, participant tracking, outcome monitoring, and evaluation activities related to workshops, educational programming, and other program services.
• Compile, organize, and prepare data for reports, presentations, and program reviews.
• Assist in developing and maintaining databases, tracking systems, and reporting tools.
• Generate routine reports and support preparation of grant-required reports and deliverables.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure data collection activities align with program objectives and reporting requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and comply with organizational policies, procedures, and grant requirements.
• Represent the program professionally with participants, community partners, and stakeholders.
• Travel throughout the CNMI, including Tinian and Rota, as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Data collection

Data entry

Program evaluation

Quality assurance

Reporting

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

Communication

Driver's license

CPR/First Aid (certification)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Bachelor's degree in Psychology

Bachelor's degree in Public Health

Bachelor's degree in Statistics

Associate's degree with relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Database management systems

Job description

WestCare Inc. is seeking a Research Assistant to support the SSG Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program in Saipan, CNMI. The role focuses on data collection, QA, monitoring, and reporting to ensure grant compliance and program effectiveness.

The position involves managing databases, coordinating with staff, and traveling across the CNMI as needed to gather information and prepare routine reports for program reviews.