Sponsor Funded Professional - Research Associate II
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- Georgia State University
- Location
- Atlanta, GA
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
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Research Associate II
Georgia Health Policy Center
Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Georgia State University
Due to extensive funding growth, the Georgia Health Policy Center seeks qualified applicants for a research associate II (RA II) position. GHPC, established in 1995, integrates research, policy, and programs to advance health and well‐being. The center conducts, analyzes, and disseminates qualitative and quantitative findings to connect decision-makers with the objective research and guidance needed to make informed decisions about health policy and programs. Today, the center is at work in more than 220 communities in all 50 states, helping our nation to improve its health status. In 2017, the GHPC added a global portfolio, including work in Nigeria, Sudan, Kenya, and Ireland. The center’s current scope of work includes behavioral health, child health & well-being, community health systems development, health & health care financing, health in all policies, health systems transformation, long-term services & support, population & global health, and rural health. JOB DESCRIPTION This RA II will work primarily on projects within the portfolio focusing on aging, disabilities, and long-term services and supports. Central to the center’s work in this portfolio is using a systems perspective to identify gaps in coordination between delivery systems and public agencies, focusing on sustainable solutions. Staff use a variety of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of programs and policies. Staff expertise is often sought in guiding and facilitating needs assessments, state and strategic plans, strategic communications, and workforce development. Current projects in the portfolio are related to aging and COVID-19, aging in place, workforce training for state advocates providing case management for consumers, and a program evaluation focused on transitions from institutions to home and community-based settings. This is an Atlanta-based position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The scope of responsibility will include these specific areas and duties but is not limited to the following: Applicant must be extremely organized and possess strong research, writing, analytical, and project management skills, including the ability to successfully manage and coordinate multiple clients, teams, budgets, deadlines, and deliverables. Responsibilities of this position may include:- Serves as a project manager and supports the management of grants and contracts.
- Contributes to the research team through qualitative and quantitative analysis.
- Participates in the design and facilitation of internal and external meetings.
- Contributes to the development of creative solutions to complex health policy issues.
- Conducts literature reviews, contributes to the analytic plan, collects data, and analyzes results.
- Drafts reports, abstracts, briefing papers, presentations, and other research-related communications.
- Reports on GHPC projects to build key stakeholder awareness through accepted communications channels.
- Builds relationships with external stakeholders including legislators, community leaders, and academicians.
- Attends meetings and represents the GHPC at conferences and national meetings.
- Serves as a mentor to research associates, graduate research assistants, and students.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Qualitative and quantitative analytic skills Data collection and database management skills Writing/reporting skills Presentation skills Group facilitation skills Networking skills and aptitude for representing GHPC with local, state, and national organizations Demonstrated participatory and team-oriented style of interaction Knowledge of research techniques, methodologies, equipment, processes, and proceduresKnowledge of software (spreadsheets, word processors, presentations, educational software, computers, scanners, and databases)Ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and exhibit excellent customer service Effective time management and organizational skills Effective oral and verbal communication with external and internal customers
Qualifications
Master's degree and one year of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.
College/Business Unit
Open until filled
College/Business Unit: Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Location: Atlanta Campus
Job Posting: 04/28/22, 12:02:07 PM
Organization
Founded in 1913 in Atlanta, Georgia State University is the second-largest and one of four research institutions in the University System of Georgia. The University serves one-fourth of the graduate students in the university system; it is within a one-hour commute of more than one-third of the state’s population. Approximately 80 percent of all Georgia State alumni live and work in Georgia.
Georgia State’s main campus is located on 34 acres in downtown Atlanta. University centers in Alpharetta, Brookhaven, Buckhead and Henry County offer students convenient suburban locations for graduate courses in business and education.
More than 50,000 students annually attend Georgia State University. While 90 percent of the students are from Georgia, students also come from all 50 states and 160 countries. More than 1,400 international students attend Georgia State and graduate students comprise 31 percent of the student population.
The University offers more than 52 degree programs in more than 250 fields of study – from public policy and African-American studies to biology and health sciences. Degrees are offered at the bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctoral levels through six units: the College of Arts and Sciences, J. Mack Robinson College of Business, College of Education, College of Health and Human Sciences, College of Law and Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. In addition to the numerous degree programs, Georgia State offers full- and part-time programs and day, evening and weekend classes.
Students have many choices in extracurricular activities including more than 22 fraternities and sororities; and some 250 chartered student groups, including 60 degree-related student groups, seven religious, 24 law-oriented and 22 multicultural/international groups; and 10 honor societies. There is also an active student government association which includes the student senate and the judicial board.
The Georgia State Panthers are members of the Colonial Athletic Association and compete in 16 NCAA Division I intercollegiate men’s and women’s sports, including basketball, baseball, softball, golf, tennis, track and volleyball. The university announced in April 2008 that is will begin Division I-AA football in 2010.
The university’s innovative Touch the Earth program brings outdoor recreation ranging from backpacking, rock climbing, sailing, kayaking, rafting and water-skiing to out-of-state snow-skiing and snorkeling trips. And WRAS, Georgia State’s popular 100,000-watt radio voice, is the most powerful student-run radio station in the United States.
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