Staff Openings

Research Associate

Market Title: Research Associate Posting#: 265730

Department: School of Social Work

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Effort: 100%

Work Schedule:

Application Instructions: All applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered for this position. In order for the Career Portal system to accept a cover letter please include a cover letter as a page of your resume document.

SPECIFIC JOB DUTIES

How to Apply

Candidates should submit the following as one document:

Cover Letter/Letter of Interest: Please address your specific interest in this position, and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position
Resume
Two Professional References: Provide contact information only; full letters are not necessary at this stage. If you are not providing a reference from your current position, please explain why

In order for the Career Portal system to accept a cover letter and professional references, please include these as a page of your resume document.

Candidates must be currently eligible to work in the United States, as we are currently unable to sponsor visas for this job opening.

Job Summary

THIS IS A FULL TIME (40 hours/week) 1-YEAR TERM LIMITED APPOINTMENT WITH POSSIBILITY OF EXTENSION BASED ON FUTURE FUNDING

The University of Michigan School of Social Work is seeking a full-time Research Coordinator for a federally funded project, Empower@Home (empower-at-home.com). This is a term-limited position with a one-year appointment term, with the possibility of renewal for a second year contingent upon performance. The project focuses on the implementation and evaluation of Empower@Home, an online psychotherapy program designed to support older adults in community settings. Empower@Home was developed in collaboration with community agencies and older adult advisors to address the unique needs of adults aged 50 and older. It provides an accessible alternative to traditional therapy for individuals who face barriers such as cost, transportation, or limited technology experience. The research team is currently working with community partners to implement Empower@Home within their services and expand access to mental health resources. The Research Coordinator will work closely with the Principal Investigator, a senior full-time Project Coordinator, part-time research staff, and agency partners to support the day-to-day operations of the project. Responsibilities will include conducting screening and recruitment calls, collecting data through telephone-based surveys and qualitative interviews, coordinating study visits, conducting clinical assessments, conducting community-based recruitment events, and shipping study materials. Other duties may apply to meet the project needs.

Responsibilities*

Responsibilities: Responsibilities associated with this full-time position include, but are not limited to:

Project coordination responsibilities (~75%)

Participant recruitment and community engagement:
Collaborate with research team and community partners to identify and recruit potential participants to study.
Manage recruitment strategies and referral progress.
Attend community and networking events to advertise the program as needed.
Participant communication, screening, and consent:
Communicate directly with older adult participants about study details.
Conduct phone-based screenings and consent.
Coordinate scheduling with participants for screening and assessments.

Research and administrative responsibilities (~25%)

Prepare study devices and materials for enrolled participants. Coordinate shipping and returns for devices.
Perform data entry tasks for referrals and assessments using RedCap software. Collect quantitative and qualitative study data. Ensure adherence to study protocols and accurate data collection.
Provide regular project updates to senior team members and community partners.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, public health, or a related field.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Strong problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications*

Master's degree in social work, psychology, public health, or a related field.
Experience working with older adult populations.
Experience in qualitative data analysis.
Experience with human subjects research and familiarity with IRB protocols.
Prior clinical project management experience is highly desired.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Work Hours: Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM ? 6:00 PM, with flexibility of start or end time within this time frame. You are expected to work 8 hours a day, with a 30 or 60-minute unpaid lunch break. See UMich policies regarding workplace expectations: https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/staff-handbook/workplace-expectations

Work Location: You will have an office at the School of Social Work building. Hybrid work is permitted with supervisor approval (3 days in-person and 2 days remote max), but fully remote work is not allowed for this position. Additional travel may be required to attend events within Michigan.

University benefits package available.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.