The Center for Indigenous Health (CIH) is seeking a Research Program Assistant II. CIH employs approximately 250 staff and faculty across 10 distinct satellite office locations. The core activities housed at CIH include research studies of behavioral/mental health, infectious diseases, a graduate and doctoral training and scholarship program and wide array of public health service activities. More information about the CIH can be found at Home - Johns Hopkins Center for Indigenous Health (jhu.edu).

The goals of the Behavioral and Mental Health projects are to evaluate the impact and efficacy of research projects aimed at improving health outcomes for Native American families and communities. Study data results will focus on public health outcomes specific to the approved protocols at the worksite.

The Research Program Assistant II will primarily assist in the day-to-day logistical and operational tasks for various research studies at the site, interacting with the investigators, collaborators, and participants in a research environment. This person will assist in carrying out research in accordance with good clinical practices in such activities as obtaining informed consent, data and specimen collection, and patient follow-up over time.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Complete training and prove proficient in the curriculum. Complete booster trainings as necessary.
• Recruit eligible study participants and administer informed consent.
• Deliver the curriculum to eligible participants, working closely with the Program Managers to ensure the curriculum is delivered with fidelity and quality.
• Provide referrals to appropriate community resources.
• Provide transportation for eligible participants.
• Travel to and conduct school or home-based lessons.
• Collect data from participants, which may include some or all of the following: interview data; self-report data; observational data in the home; health specimen collections.
• Review data for document accuracy and processing as needed.
• Update program logs and maintain up-to-date data entry records as needed.
• Work with the rest of project team on duties related to the general conduct of the program and evaluation and participate in staff meetings to review project goals and progress.
• Attend field-based trainings and meetings (travel required).
• Provide referrals for youth and families to outside services and entities as appropriate.
• Represent the project in a community setting to initiate and maintain interest in the project.
• Attend and (co-)facilitate Community Advisory Board meetings as necessary.
• Assist with dissemination of project findings in annual reports, at national conferences and in the scientific literature.
• Assist with other Center-wide programmatic duties as needed.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Proficiency in the use of computers, including software applications, databases, spreadsheets, and word processing.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Independent and self-motivated.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong, positive interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively across disciplines and within a variety of cultures.
• Ability to travel as needed, including overnight trips for extended periods of time.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the state of residence with a good driving record.
• Some flexibility is required to ensure that evening and weekend work is completed for some projects.
• This position will maintain background clearance as required by the employer and any collaborating agencies.

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Two years related experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Native language speaker.
• Knowledge of the community geography, ability to locate participant homes and navigate rural roads effectively and safely.

Classified Title: Research Program Assistant II 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program Assistant II   
Role/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CC  
Starting Salary Range: $15.70 - $26.25 HRLY ($40,000 targeted; Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 5 pm 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: MD - Other Location 
Department name: 10001145-Center for Indigenous Health 
Personnel area: School of Public Health