Graduate Research Assistant, FALD Research and Evaluation

10 hours per week, Tuesdays/Thursdays 10:00AM - 3:00PM

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The Office of Faculty Affairs and Leadership Development ( FALD) is seeking a motivated Research Assistant. FALD exists to support the development of faculty members at UNC School of Medicine ( SOM) and to provide resources to assure their academic success. Our office oversees programs and activities directed at all ranks of our faculty, including tenured, tenure-track, research and clinical faculty. Programs and services include leadership programming, career development programming for early career faculty, and a professional development series, among many others. The office strives to be a leader in the development, implementation, delivery, and assessment of faculty affairs and leadership development programs. Research and evaluation in FALD primarily focuses on topics related to faculty development, leadership development, and faculty affairs. Our work utilizes best practices in quantitative and qualitative research as well as program evaluation. We strive to provide insights that are highly relevant to the practices of faculty development, leadership development, and faculty affairs. The Research Assistant will have the opportunity to contribute to evaluation efforts, internal reports, and scholarly endeavors.

As a Research Assistant, you will primarily work on research and evaluation projects with our Director of Research and Evaluation.

The primary functions of this role are as follows:
Clean and analyze quantitative datasets, including survey results
Participate in logistical activities related to survey research and evaluation such as project management tasks, survey development, and report creation
Edit reports for accuracy and readability
Assist with special projects on request of the Director of Research and Evaluation, including opportunities to join research project teams
Other duties as assigned

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail
Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation skills
Interest in working in a collaborative team environment

Working knowledge of Qualtrics, Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint, STATA

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.