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Job Req ID:  113674

Research Program Assistant II

We are seeking a Research Program Assistant II (RPM) to lead outreach and recruitment of study participants and foster strong working relationships between the research team and study community. The RPM will report to the study Principal Investigator. This position will involve 19 hours of work per week. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to recruitment, eligibility screening, informed consent, and enrollment of prospective study participants; collection of baseline data from study participants (as applicable); linkage of participants to study teams; and data management and reporting.


This position requires in-person travel to sites across Baltimore or outside Baltimore in the Maryland region, such as health centers, offices, and community settings, to conduct position duties in-person.


The position requires strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience with recruitment, data collection or outreach is preferable. The right candidate will enjoy a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic work environment, and possess a demonstrated commitment to JHSON core values of diversity, inclusion, communication, and integrity.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • Establish relationships with community organizations and sites that serve the study population of immigrant or refugee women.
  • Perform in-person recruitment duties at identified sites.
  • Screen potential study participants for eligibility.
  • Obtain informed consent for the research study from prospective participants.
  • Collect baseline data from study participants through a structured interview, if applicable.
  • Maintain confidentiality of participant information.
  • Assist with data management and reporting.
  • Attend and participate in all required trainings, meetings, and daily team huddles (both in-person and/or virtual/phone).
  • Perform other study related duties as assigned.


Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Ability to gain rapport quickly with, and be welcoming to, study participants.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision.
  • Excellent record-keeping and organizational skills.
  • Commitment to project goals.
  • Reliable attendance and ability to participate in virtual/phone-based team meetings.
  • Appreciation of and sensitivity to racial, cultural, and economic diversity.
  • Fluency in one or more of the following languages is highly desired: Spanish, Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, Chinese, French, and/or Vietnamese.


Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
  • Two years related experience.
  • Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.


Preferred Qualifications
  • Interviewing and/or conducting outreach.
  • Conducting community-based health research or program evaluation.
  • Collecting and managing data.
  • Work with immigrant or refugee populations.

 

 

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II 
Role/Level/Range: ACRO37.5/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.50 - $26.00 HRLY ($25,662 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Casual / On Call 
Schedule: Monday - Friday Hrs Vary (Up to 19hrs per week) 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Nursing 
Department name: Research Administration  
Personnel area: School of Nursing 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
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The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
Hybrid: On-site 3-4 days a week

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