What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Associate II position at University of Arkansas System?
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Closing Date
05/05/2025
Type of Position
Researchers
Job Type
Regular
Work Shift
Sponsorship Available
No
Institution Name
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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):
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. 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.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.
Department
COM | DFPM Community Research HIV
Department's Website
go.uams.edu/red
Summary Of Job Duties
The Research Associate II contribute in the effort to further the mission of UAMS: To improve the health and health care of Arkansans. This Research Associate II will work in the Department of Family and Preventative Medicine, Research and Evaluation Division and is responsible for advancing the work of project deliverables in an early childhood education professional development grants. This will also include executing training protocols for digital delivery of learning to early childhood educators. The position will report to the Assistant Director of Research and Principal Investigator(s). The Research Associate II may promote project activities in the community, engage stakeholders to understand the impact of the project work, adapt project-specific trainings for unique audiences, and deliver training to early childhood educators. Some travel within state is required.
Qualifications
Responsibilities
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please prepare an example of a digital learning course you designed or LMS you manage
Recruitment Contact Information
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
Motor Vehicle Reports Check
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.
Constant Physical Activity
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity
Hearing, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking
Occasional Physical Activity
Crouching, Driving, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Benefits Eligible
Yes
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through "My Draft Applications" located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date
05/05/2025
Type of Position
Researchers
Job Type
Regular
Work Shift
Sponsorship Available
No
Institution Name
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
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
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. 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.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.
Department
COM | DFPM Community Research HIV
Department's Website
go.uams.edu/red
Summary Of Job Duties
The Research Associate II contribute in the effort to further the mission of UAMS: To improve the health and health care of Arkansans. This Research Associate II will work in the Department of Family and Preventative Medicine, Research and Evaluation Division and is responsible for advancing the work of project deliverables in an early childhood education professional development grants. This will also include executing training protocols for digital delivery of learning to early childhood educators. The position will report to the Assistant Director of Research and Principal Investigator(s). The Research Associate II may promote project activities in the community, engage stakeholders to understand the impact of the project work, adapt project-specific trainings for unique audiences, and deliver training to early childhood educators. Some travel within state is required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social work, or related field plus six (6) years of research experience or
- High School diploma/GED plus ten (10) years of research experience required.
- Arkansas Driver's License and ability to travel within AR and outside for training and project meetings as needed.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
- Must know Docebo learning management software.
- Basic graphic design and course animation.
- WordPress web design.
- 2 or more years in learning activity design for adult learners; both asynchronous and synchronous digital/virtual learning.
- Basic HTML, Intermediate or proficient skills in animation and course design programs.
- SMS text campaign experience.
- Basic to intermediate graphic design skills.
- Learning course content creation for adult learners.
Responsibilities
- Configure, maintain and deploy content for adult learners across multiple platforms and for multiple grants and contracts.
- Establish quality control and security protocols.
- Develops, implements, and manages data collection within the systems and creates reports for project Director/Principal Investigator, evaluator, and funding agencies. The position must have knowledge of early childhood development in order to create and edit content for the target audience.
- Develops, maintains, and manages new and existing project/research trainings and establishes quality control and security protocols.
- Assists the Principal Investigator (PI) with intervention development based on research literature and evaluation findings aimed at improving adoption, implementation and sustainability with fidelity of the training in community based early childhood settings.
- Develops reports for the Project Director, Evaluator, and the project funders.
- Advises the PI regarding technology problems and resolutions.
- Serves as liaison with outside software vendors on all issues regarding the learning management platforms.
- Makes necessary independent decisions related to technology systems.
- Exhibits a high level of problem-solving ability, responsibility, integrity and independence, due to the nature of the work, and the responsibility to deliver synchronous and asynchronous digital learning.
- Assists with coordination/liaison with the PI, independent evaluator(s), research assistants and community partners (practitioners and state agencies) and utilizes evaluation feedback to make recommendations to the PI to refine the intervention.
- Develops project-specific training materials and processes for use on-line or via face-to-face trainings in locations across the state.
- Assists with ongoing problem-solving for community-based learners/clients, and develops and adapts live training sessions for target audiences.
- Delivers training sessions for conferences or virtual presentations as needed to achieve project goals.
- Serves as member of project management teams and attends project, interagency and other meetings to coordinate and resolve issues regarding learning systems management.
- Communicates and works with a diverse range of project and provider staff members professionally.
- Compiles data and preparing reports.
- Requests quotes/bids for learning management digital platforms.
- Maintains systems within annual budgets.
- Ensures purchasing expenses are submitted to departmental personnel according to UAMS standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Commensurate with education and experience
Required Documents to Apply
List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume
Optional Documents
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please prepare an example of a digital learning course you designed or LMS you manage
Recruitment Contact Information
Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edu for any recruiting related questions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements
Motor Vehicle Reports Check
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.
Constant Physical Activity
Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding
Frequent Physical Activity
Hearing, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking
Occasional Physical Activity
Crouching, Driving, Grasping, Hearing, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Talking, Walking
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Salary : $50,000
