Temp/Casual Research Support Staff

Position Overview

The study, "Effectiveness of an Online Parenting Training" seeks to learn if positive behavior supports in a short, online, program can help young kids (ages 3-8) and their parents. Parents will be referred to short, online supports by primary care providers, and they will then be invited to participate in the study to assess the program's effectiveness. Bilingual research team members and members with a variety of cultural experience are needed to call potential participants, explain the study, answer any questions, and help interested participants complete the informed consent process. Research team members will participate in three hours of training. They will then make phone calls to participants as needed (estimated one phone call per week, each call averaging 20 minutes), and participate in monthly research team meetings. In this role, research team members will serve as a cultural liaison, reviewing materials and methods for cultural relevancy and providing feedback to increase relevancy and accessibility.

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. All UMN employees are expected to follow applicable public health and safety procedures.

Job Responsibilities
Assessments (60%)

• Conduct study recruitment activities by answering participant questions about the research study and consent forms, collect consent forms via informed consent procedures
• Conduct assessments (including questionnaires and other tasks) with research participants who request support to complete assessments

Cultural Liaison (25%)

• Review recruitment materials and assessment instruments for their cultural relevancy, and make suggestions for any necessary changes
• Identify potential barriers to engagement families face and brainstorm accessible solutions
• Attend parent focus groups or feedback meetings to encourage parent voice and leadership

Training/Meetings (15%)

• Participate in in-house recruitment and project protocol training
• Attend project meetings

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• A minimum of 6 months experience working with children and families
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate effectively with people from a variety of communities, backgrounds, and identities.
• Access to a phone to call participants

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in Spanish, Somali, Amharic, or Hmong
• Experience working with African-American, Latinx and Hmong families
• Experience working on research studies or clinical services
• Good communication and organizational skills

Department Overview
The Center for Applied Research and Educational Improvement (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 with the vision to become the premier hub for making research accessible and actionable to ensure equitable outcomes.

College Overview
The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the third largest college and the University, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of the life span. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice.
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Pay Range: The salary range for this position is $35.00-$41.00. Final salary offers are dependent on the candidate's experience, skills, and internal equity within the department.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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