at DEPAUL UNIVERSITY in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
The Highlights:
The Research Project Assistant will assist the Principal Investigator, Dr. LaVome Robinson, and Center Director, Dr. Leonard Jason, with tasks as needed.
What You'll Do:
Coordinating duties of volunteers
Deployment of staff
Participates in weekly research meetings
Clinical training to do fidelity checks
Organizational work
Backup group facilitation
Position may include some supervision of volunteers.
What You'll Need:
Undergraduate (BA or BS) or Graduate degree (MA or MS). Research experience in a related social science field is preferred.
Must have a valid driver's license and car to drive to schools for project activities.
Must be reliable, task-oriented, and self-motivated
Must be capable of coordinating daily tasks, communicating effectively, and working as directed
Must possess strong writing skills
Perks:
Working for a stable and well-known University that values diversity and inclusion.
sick time
Part-Time Benefits
For consideration, please include a resume and cover letter.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement:
Guided by an ethic of Vincentian personalism and professionalism, DePaul compassionately upholds the dignity of all members of its diverse, multi-faith, and inclusive community. We seek to hire collaborative, open-minded, and dedicated professionals who are committed to advancing our university mission to making education accessible to all, with special attention to including underserved and underrepresented communities. Successful candidates thrive in an environment where ideas and perspectives representing a wide variety of cultures, backgrounds and experiences are welcome and supported.
Required Background Check:
Employment at DePaul University is contingent on passing a background check. Only final candidates who are extended an offer of employment will undergo a background check.
Mandated Reporting of Child Abuse & Neglect:
Upon accepting an offer of employment with the university, you will also be required to sign an Acknowledgement of Mandated Reporter Status at the time of hire. A mandated reporter is required to make a report to the Illinois DCFS Hotline whenever there is reasonable cause to believe that a child known to them in their professional or official capacity may be abused or neglected. For more information, please visit the following pages:
Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS)
Illinois Abused and Neglected Child Reporting Act
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local EEO laws.
DePaul University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.
