Assessment Technician - Part Time/Temporary

Apply for Job Job ID371466 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryRegular Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job Position Overview The Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (CAREI), in the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), is expanding our research support team with the addition of several Assessment Technician data collection staff. These positions are part-time hourly appointments with variable hours based on the data collection and research support needs across various projects, including some evening and weekend work to accommodate study participants. We are seeking multiple Assessment Technicians to support research and evaluation projects that focus on social and behavioral sciences, education, and the wellbeing of children and families. All Assessment Technicians receive training in conducting human participant research, as well as project-specific protocol training related to recruitment and informed consent, data collection, fidelity procedures, data entry, coding and cleaning, etc. The primary responsibility of Assessment Technicians is to conduct data collection with study participants including parents, youth, teachers and/or other providers. Data collection may take place both virtually and in-person at various locations including the CAREI office on the St. Paul campus, through home visits, as well as at partnering schools and/or community agencies. Data collection activities may include administration of surveys, behavior- and performance-based tasks, facilitating interaction tasks, focus groups/interviews, and classroom observations. The ideal candidates will have prior educational, social/behavioral or clinical research experience, as well as experience working with children, teens and/or families. Must have reliable transportation to travel to research sites and ability to work variable hours including during school hours, evenings and weekends. The University of Minnesota encourages a healthy work life balance for employees. CEHD is committed to an excellent employee experience, offering a flexible work environment that meets the needs of students, staff, faculty, and the communities we serve. Flexible work arrangements may include flexibility in schedule and/or work location, as approved by managers. Please note that 100% remote work requires approval prior to offer. Job Responsibilities Data Collection (75%) Travel to sites (e.g. homes, schools, etc.) to collect data with youth and/or parents Develop rapport with study participants to ensure a positive research experience Administer standardized assessments (including questionnaires and other tasks) both virtually and in-person with research participants Provide assistance with focus groups and interviews Conduct fidelity of implementation observations and other fidelity monitor tasks Follow project protocols to organize, complete and maintain all study-related materials, ensuring data quality control Maintain equipment used for assessments (i.e computers, iPads, video/audio equipment, etc.) Participant Recruitment (10%) Facilitate study recruitment activities by developing rapport and answering participant questions about research studies Conduct consent meetings and collect participant consent/assent via informed consent procedures Assist with participant retention activities Data Management (10%) Adhere to data security and privacy practices Assist with data entry, cleaning and archiving tasks Support data analysis tasks as needed Transcribe focus group and interview data Collaborate on data coding tasks Other research duties as assigned Trainings/Meetings (5%) Participate in training of assigned project protocols and data collection instruments Attend project research meetings Qualifications Required Qualifications High School degree or equivalent Prior experience working with families including parents, children and/or adolescents Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities Proficient with standard computer resources and software including email, Microsoft Office, database systems, survey software (e.g. REDCap, Qualtrics), PDF files, Zoom, and other web-based platforms such as search engines, google docs/sheets, etc. Reliable transportation to travel to research sites(i.e. participants home, schools, etc.) Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree (or pursing degree) in social sciences or related field (e.g. psychology, education, family social science, public health, social work, etc.) Prior experience conducting research activities such as quantitative and qualitative data collection Spanish language fluency Self-directed and detail oriented with strong communication skills Strong collaboration skills and ability to work as a member of a team Knowledge of IRB regulations and processes About the Department Department Overview CAREI is a well-established college-wide center that serves as the link between research and practice in Minnesota schools PreK-16 and other agencies interested in applied educational and social science research. CAREI's mission is to maximize wellbeing in schools, families, and communities. Our vision is to become the premier hub for making research accessible and actionable to ensure equitable outcomes. CAREI strives to accomplish this via the center's commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, which states,

Created: 2025-12-16