Job Type: Support Staff - Non-UnionBargaining Unit:Regular/Temporary: RegularEnd Date if Temporary:Hours Per Week: 35Salary Range: $48,000 - $52,000The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

　　Position Summary

　　Reporting to the Principal Investigators of the Columbia Study of Mothers and Babies and the Project Directors of the Robin Hood Poverty Tracker and Early Childhood Poverty Tracker projects, the Research Staff Assistant (RSA) is responsible for work on research projects affiliated with Columbia's School of Social Work (CSSW). The RSA is responsible for conducting phone surveys with study participants at CSSW and in-person assessment administration with study subjects for both projects. In addition, the RSA will work with senior personnel on project planning and coordination and ensure the accurate and timely administration of incentive payments to subjects.

　　The Columbia Study of Mothers and Babies is a randomized controlled trial of an early childhood intervention for low-income mothers and their newborn children. The Poverty Tracker and Early Childhood Poverty Tracker projects involve a panel study of New York City adults (and parents of young children) focusing on economic well-being and hardship. The RSA contributes to the administration of both projects.

　　Responsibilities

　　Contact study participants, update contact information and schedule interviewsConduct phone and in-person surveys with CSMB study participantsConduct in-person visits and administer assessmentsMaintain accurate records of completed surveys and distribute completed cases back to the program teamReport on a weekly basis to the Principal Investigator on study's progressMaintain accurate records of incentive payments to study subjectsPerform other related duties as assigned.THIS POSITION IS 100% GRANT FUNDED

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　B.A. or equivalent in social science or a related fieldTwo years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experienceAbility to understand and describe research methods and research resultsFluent in SpanishExcellent communication and organizational skillsProficient computer skills (Microsoft Office)Demonstrated capacity for teamworkDemonstrated capacity for careful and detail-oriented workCapacity to establish rapport and trust with study participantsExperience working with children (preschool age preferred)Experience conducting surveys and semi-structured interviews for research studiesPreferred Qualifications

　　Experience using Qualtrics, CATI systems, and other survey software tools

　　Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

　　Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

　　Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly