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Research Project Assistant

July 27, 2010

BTW informing change is currently seeking 2 Research Project Assistants with a start date of September 1, 2010.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The research project assistant provides support to a number of client projects at one time. The projects span a range of content areas, from health to education, from workforce development to civic engagement. Serving as a member of project teams, the research project assistant is responsible for a wide range of duties that vary from project to project. Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Information gathering, organizing and reviewing (e.g. literature review, compiling summary documents from background materials)
  • Participating in meetings and taking notes
  • Scheduling meetings and interviews
  • Preparing and monitoring surveys in an online program; data entry in Excel and SPSS
  • Creating graphs, charts and diagrams
  • Providing production support for client products such as document formatting, editing and proofreading
  • Providing back-up support to the office operations team (e.g., answering phones, filing)
  • Providing additional support for client projects or internal teams as appropriate

Skills & Qualifications

Required:

  • Two or more years of professional experience in a similar or related position
  • Bachelor’s Degree (or four years experience performing this position’s requirements)
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
  • Strong customer service skills and professionalism
  • Excellent organizational skills, thoroughness and attention to detail to ensure quality of project work; accuracy and consistency are essential
  • Ability to show initiative and work independently as well as in a team-based setting
  • Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work under the direction of multiple supervisors with diverse management styles
  • Excellent written communication skills, including editing for spelling and grammar accuracy
  • Excellent oral communication skills
  • Strong document formatting skills
  • Successful experience coordinating multiple assignments, managing your own time/workload and completing assignments within the expected timeframes
  • Ability to follow through on commitments and exhibit dependability and consistency
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to frequent changes, delays or unexpected events in regards to project work

Desirable:

  • Experience with Qualtrics or other online survey programs, EndNote, NVivo and SPSS software
  • Experience with design software such as Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Publisher
  • Experience producing graphic depictions of information (e.g., charts, diagrams, graphs)
  • Experience working with philanthropic and/or nonprofit organizations
  • Experience with marketing, communication and publications (both print and web)

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

  • Quality: demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality; completes work in a timely manner; strives to increase productivity; applies feedback to improve performance.
  • Ethics: treats all people with respect and sensitivity; inspires the trust of others; upholds organizational values of intelligence, integrity and compassion.
  • Adaptability: adapts to changes in the work environment; able to deal with frequent changes, delays and unexpected events.
  • Dependability/Responsibility: is consistently at work and on time; arrives at meetings and appointments on time; maintains confidentiality; takes responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; completes tasks on time or works with supervisors to determine an alternate plan.
  • Initiative/Motivation: strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; looks for creative solutions; asks for and offers help when needed.

Job Specifications

  • Full-time, hourly (non-exempt) position.
  • Hiring range $33,000 to $36,000 depending on experience.
  • Full medical, dental and vision benefits; voluntary 401(k) plan; bonus and professional development opportunities.

Application Process

To apply, send a resume and cover letter to HR@btw.informingchange.com (please note Research Project Assistant in e-mail subject line) or by postal mail to:

Human Resources – Research Project Assistant Position

BTW informing change

2550 9th Street, Suite 113

Berkeley, CA 94710

No calls please. Positions open until filled.