Arizona State University
College of Public Programs
Job Id# 27601

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Research Evaluation Specialist performs a variety research and evaluation tasks for the Center for Applied Behavioral Health Policy's projects. The Research Evaluation Specialist is expected to assist with a variety of logistical and technical activities associated with the Center's behavioral health, criminal justice and child welfare projects. The Specialist will assist with scheduling and monitoring of data collection activities, coordinating data collection and data management activities of other staff, developing data collection tools, performing preliminary analysis of qualitative and quantitative data, and preparing project reports and papers for publication and. The Specialist may be assigned to work on multiple projects, and may be required to travel to remote locations to conduct research activities (e.g., administer surveys and conduct observations or interviews).

Essential Duties Include:
Assists with the development of research/evaluation study designs, methods, and data collection procedures. Assists with the design of questionnaires and other data collection instruments and informed consent forms. Assists in the design of coding formats and data entry procedures. Creates and manages databases for analytical purposes using statistical software packages; retrieves data from databases generated by other agencies for the evaluation of Federally-funded programs; and, conducts reliability checks. Analyzes quantitative and qualitative data using commonly available commercial software. Summarizes and interprets the results of data analysis and prepares charts and tables containing statistical data for research/evaluation reports and papers for publication. Assists with the preparation of grant/contract progress reports, development of presentations for professional conferences, and the preparation and writing of project reports and papers for publication. Trains and coordinates the work of students responsible for collecting, processing, and coding both quantitative and qualitative data. Performs project administrative functions such as monitor timelines and completion of project tasks and supervising the logistics of data collection in the field. Coordinates and/or conducts computer searches of research literature and develops bibliographies for a variety of reports and publications. Assists with the development of applications for Institutional Review Board approval for research and evaluation studies.

DAYS AND SCHEDULE:
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a field appropriate to the area of assignment AND two years related research experience; OR, Six years research experience appropriate to the area of assignment; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge with: basic principles of survey design; behavioral health services; Federally funded behavioral and mental health services programs; university Institutional Research Board procedures. Experience in coding and analyzing qualitative data. Evidence of effective verbal and written communication skills.

Department Statement/Gen Info:
The Center for Applied Behavioral Policy is a research and training center affiliated with the College of Public Programs at Arizona State University. The mission of the Center is to improve practices, program implementation, and policies of human service systems that support families and individuals. We achieve this mission by engaging in services research, policy analysis, workforce enhancement, program development and evaluation.

Possession of current Arizona Type D driver's license is required upon employment.

Close Date: December 19, 2011

Instructions to Apply:
Application deadline is 11:59pm Arizona time on the day indicated.

Complete the required information by attaching a single document, which includes: a cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three professional references. Please include all employment in month/year format (e.g., 6/88 to 8/94), job title, job duties and name of employer for each position. Resume should clearly illustrate how prior knowledge and experience meets the Minimum and Desired qualifications of this position.

REQUESTED MATERIAL MUST BE IN ONE ATTACHMENT.

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ASU does not pay candidates for travel expenses associated with interviewing, unless otherwise indicated by the department at the time of call for interview.

To apply please go to www.asu.edu/asujobs/  click "Staff" see job id# 27601 or go directly to: https://www.asu.edu/go/employment/?auth=guest&jobid=27601&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1

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