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Employer Name: Yale University

1. Researches and collects data through site or home visit intakes; library research; structured interviews; or through other means for designated research assignments. 2. Records and compiles information related to research data. Codes data accordingly to research specifications. Uses a computer terminal to input and retrieve data and to generate reports. 3. Processes and summarizes data using scientific or statistical techniques. Assists in data interpretation and analyses. Reports on status of research activities. 4. Recruits study participants and ensures that subject recruitment and follow-up are completed per protocol procedures. 5. Orders and maintains inventory of supplies. May assist in designing, developing, and modifying research experiments, procedures, or survey instruments. May assist research and support staff. 6. Performs additional functions incidental to research activities. Preferred Education: Bridgeport resident, or ability to conduct study activities throughout Bridgeport (if not Bridgeport resident). Experience conducting research with disadvantaged populations, as is any other experience that involves administering surveys on sensitive subjects with people. Experience with justice involved individuals and the criminal justice system. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Bridgeport resident, or ability to conduct study activities throughout Bridgeport (if not Bridgeport resident). Experience conducting research with disadvantaged populations, as is any other experience that involves administering surveys on sensitive subjects with people. Experience with justice involved individuals and the criminal justice system. Bilingual (English/Spanish). Required Skill/ability 5: Proven exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products, Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Posting Position Title: Research Assistant 1 HSS Required Skill/ability 3: Excellent people, verbal, writing and organizational skills, maturity, and ability to function autonomously. Thorough and detail oriented. Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day) University Job Title: Research Assistant 1, HSS Required Skill/ability 1: Good knowledge of the Bridgeport community, especially community re-entry organizations serving individuals returning home from prisons and jails. Required Skill/ability 4: Demonstrated strong administrative and organization skills. Ability to adapt to a flexible work schedule and prioritize work appropriately. May require some weekend and evening hours. Required Skill/ability 2: Ability to navigate community health systems and reentry services for people leaving correctional systems. Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and high school level education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate's degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.