Research Technician

Research Technician

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Technician at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

Position Overview

Reporting to the Center for Urban Studies’ Directors, the research technicians will provide operational support for the AmeriCorps Community Training (ACT) initiative and related projects on overdose rescue.

Duties and Responsibilities:

●        Assist in ensuring that AmeriCorps initiatives meet grant all output requirements (tracking/monitoring program outputs and performance measures, drafting project updates and reports, completing required trainings and certifications, preparing documentation for program files, etc.).

●        Assist in grant management activities, including programmatic reports in eGrants and OnCorps.

●        Assist in maintaining community naloxone access points, including overseeing data collection, and reporting.

●        Become fully knowledgeable about national AmeriCorps requirements, policies, and procedures; and diligently adhere to AmeriCorps guidelines in all aspects of program operations. 

●        Assist in completing routinized activities and procedures for AmeriCorps:

o    Recruit new AmeriCorps service members and meet quarterly enrollment targets (update position postings, proactively identify networks and pathways for promoting the position, circulate recruitment information to key contacts, review applications, conduct interviews, etc.).

o    Complete enrollment, exit, or other status changes (gathering and organizing required documents, conducting criminal history checks, preparing payroll forms, entering member data into WSU and AmeriCorps/OnCorps systems, etc.).

o    Verify that all member records are accurate, complete, and compliant with funder guidelines; maintain file checklists and complete regular file audits to ensure member records are up to date.

●        Perform other duties as deemed necessary to support program goals.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications: 

●        A Bachelor’s degree (or working towards a degree) in the social sciences (including political science, public administration, public health, environmental science, education, geography, psychology, social work, sociology, and/or urban studies) is highly preferred.

·        Experience working within Detroit neighborhoods or similar communities, and community outreach or promotion is highly desirable.

• Experience with AmeriCorps programs and policies is highly preferred.
• Must have experience training, coaching, and supervising groups.

·         Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to provide clear instructions and patient guidance to assist members in completing tasks; comfortable providing constructive feedback.

• Must be able to perform math necessary to verify member timesheets and service hours. Confidence using spreadsheets to organize and analyze data is highly desirable.
• Previous experience with online data management and reporting systems used by AmeriCorps (eGrants and OnCorps) is highly preferred. Experience with customer relationship management (CRM) software is an advantage.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Google products (Drive, Sheets, Docs, Forms, Calendar, etc.). Must be willing and able to learn new systems and software as needed. 
• Prior professional experience in a public service organization (governmental, university, or nonprofit) is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated; able to initiate and complete tasks independently, anticipate project needs, and proactively plan and prioritize work activities to meet deadlines.
• Must demonstrate ability to collaborate, work inclusively as part of a team, and establish positive relationships with people of diverse cultural backgrounds (including team members, prospective service members, community partners, and other stakeholders). 

Submissions must include a cover letter describing relevant experience, an updated resume and most recent transcript (unofficial), list of references, and recent writing samples.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

Generic Division

Primary department:

H6614

Employment type:

• Temporary Employee
• Job type: Fractional Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Hourly Wage
• Hourly rate: $20-$23
• Salary minimum:
• Salary hire maximum:

Working conditions:

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 2
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.