Research Associate I

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

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• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social work or related field plus five (5) years of research experience in training adults, education, planning, or early childhood programs required.

• Arkansas Driver's License and ability to travel within AR and outside for trainings and project meetings as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience in training, early childhood work, social sciences.

• Experience with community engagement and qualitative research.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with project director to implement a research-based training intervention designed to increase child care provider capacity to create positive, goal-oriented relationships with the families of children in their care.

• Incorporate project objectives, state and national guidelines for family engagement, and recognized standards for quality in early childhood classrooms.

• Assist in the creation of trainer guides and participant manuals that include interactive learning and participant materials that translate research to practice.

• Deliver the training intervention, provide coaching towards goal achievement with child care center directors and staff, collect practice change data by executing the data collection methods for the project. The intervention includes group and individual instruction, one- on-one coaching, and on-going follow-up with participants including use of traditional communication and social media.

• Solve problems both independently and with team, identify problems with the intervention as it progresses, analyze both individual and group participant needs, suggest and implement adjustments as needed.

• Work creatively and independently within the scope of the project.

• Interact with division and departmental staff as needed.

• Train adult learners and be adept in the use of training strategies including digital platforms such as Zoom, email, databases, and social media to stay in touch with team and intervention participants.

• Monitor participant progress.

• Analyze participant strengths, needs, and other issues.

• Make adjustments as needed to accomplish project goals.

• Serve as a trainer/coach to child care program directors that participate in the intervention.

• Utilize evaluation feedback to refine the intervention.

• Work with team to disseminate intervention findings including conference presentations and publications. Perform other duties as assigned.

• Ensure purchasing and travel expenses are submitted to departmental personnel according to UAMS standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.