Pontiac Community Interviewer

Oakland University; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 2,841,300 - 4,046,700; Part time

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking a Pontiac Community Interviewer to join the OU-Pontiac Initiative (OUPIECE) and the HDCS to help co-design an infant-toddler center and resource hub at Pontiac High School (Baby PEACE). You will collect community feedback through interviews and focus groups as part of a community-led research effort.

No prior research experience is required; training on ethical research (CITI) and interview methods will be provided.

Qualifications

• Extensive lived experience in Pontiac.
• Interest in education and/or care of young children, birth through age 3.
• Responsible, dependable, and able to think on their feet and problem solve
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable using a digital recorder or additional technology, such as Zoom, or ability to learn quickly

Responsibilities

• As a Pontiac Community Interviewer, you will be a part of the community-led research team. Collect community feedback through interviews or focus groups about the design of Baby PEACE.
• No prior research experience is needed. However, you must pass the CITI training prior to full hire. Training on focus groups and interviews will be provided.
• $25/hour for up to 100 hours across two years. Position begins immediately and ends on 2026-08-30.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Problem solving

Zoom

Tools

Zoom

Job description

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

No benefits are associated with this casual position.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade Casual

Job Category

Job Category Casual Posted

Casual/Temp Classification

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Casual (19hrs or less, No Benefits )

Shift/Days

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Hour

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 4

Position Information

Position Information

Employee\'s Effective Start Date

Employee\'s Effective Start Date 10/17/2024

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type.

If this is a Temporary position, provide end date or enter N/A for any other position type. 08/30/2026

Minimum Qualifications

• Extensive lived experience in Pontiac
• Have interest in education and/or care of young children, birth through age 3
• Responsible, dependable, and able to think on their feet and problem solve
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Comfortable using a digital recorder or additional technology, such as Zoom, or ability to learn quickly

Desired Qualifications

• Strong interest in early childhood education
• Proficiency in Spanish, Hmong, or Arabic.

Position Purpose

The Oakland University-Pontiac Initiative, Early Childhood Education ( OUPIECE ) group and the Department of Human Development and Child Studies ( HDCS ) at Oakland University, in partnership with Pontiac School District ( PSD ) invite applications to the Pontiac Community Interviewer position to work on a newly funded project to co-design an infant-toddler center and resource hub at Pontiac High School (Baby PEACE ).

Job Duties

As a Pontiac Community Interviewer, you will be a part of the community-led research team. We seek an individual who has extensive knowledge of the Pontiac community and is adept in collecting community feedback through interviews or focus groups (using a co-developed protocol) about the design of Baby PEACE .

No prior research experience is needed. However, applicants must pass the CITI (human subjects research ethics) training prior to full hire. In addition, training on how to do focus groups and interviews will be provided.

$25/hour for up to 100 hours across two years. Position begins immediately and ends on August 30, 2026.

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 10/03/2024

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Specific Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References
• Resume

Optional Documents

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