University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

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Closing Date:

04/22/2024

Type of Position:

Research

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

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

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

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Department:

COM | DFPM Community Research Group E

Department's Website:

https://medicine.uams.edu/familymedicine/research/red/ecpd/

and https://engageourfamilies.com/

Summary of Job Duties:

Work Shift:

Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

3 - 4 Saturdays per year

2 - 3 Evenings per month

The Research Associate 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 early childhood family engagement grants. This will also include executing training protocols in early childhood education. The position will report to the project Director and Principal Investigator. The Research Associate may promote project activities in the community, engage stakeholders to understand the impact of the project work, adapt project-specific training for unique audiences, and deliver training to early childhood educators. Travel within the state is required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Psychology, Social Work, or related field plus five (5) years of experience in training adults, community research, education, planning, early childhood programs, or related field.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Arkansas Driver’s License and ability to travel within AR and outside for training and project meetings as needed.
• Experience in training, early childhood work, or social sciences.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.
• Experience with community engagement and qualitative research preferred.
• Experience in community engagement; proficient in creative software like Adobe, Canva, Publisher, etc preferred.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Work in collaboration with the project director to implement a research-based training intervention designed to increase childcare provider capacity to create positive, goal-oriented relationships with the families of children in their care.
• Incorporate project objectives, state and national guidelines for family engagement, and recognized standards for quality in early childhood classrooms.
• Deliver the training intervention, provide coaching towards goal achievement with child care center directors and staff, and collect practice change data by executing the data collection methods for the project.
• Interact with division and departmental staff as needed.
• Work statewide to engage stakeholders in early childhood education in order to recruit project partners.
• Build rapport in this community to engage education partners. This may include the creative design of informational pieces, community outreach campaigns, digital campaigns to promote project deliverables and other engagement strategies.
• Liaison with the evaluation team regarding community engagement and utilize evaluation feedback to refine the intervention.
• Work with the team to disseminate intervention findings including conference presentations and publications.
• Ensure purchasing and travel expenses are submitted to departmental personnel according to UAMS standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

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:

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:

Criminal Background Check, Motor Vehicle Reports Check, Sex Offender Registry

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:

Driving, Grasping, Hearing, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Talking

Occasional Physical Activity:

Feeling, Grasping, Kneeling, Lifting, Pulling, Pushing, Reaching, Standing, Stooping, Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

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