Research Associate II

Closing Date:

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.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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• Bachelor's degree in education, psychology, social work, or related field plus six (6) years of research experience required.

• Arkansas Driver's License and ability to travel within AR and outside for training and project meetings as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office programs.

• Must know Docebo learning management software.

• Basic graphic design and course animation.

• WordPress web design.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 or more years in learning activity design for adult learners; both asynchronous and synchronous digital/virtual learning.

• Basic HTML, Intermediate or proficient skills in animation and course design programs.

• SMS text campaign experience.

• Basic to intermediate graphic design skills.

• Learning course content creation for adult learners.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

• Configure, maintain and deploy content for adult learners across multiple platforms and for multiple grants and contracts.

• Establish quality control and security protocols.

• Develops, implements, and manages data collection within the systems and creates reports for project Director/Principal Investigator, evaluator, and funding agencies. The position must have knowledge of early childhood development in order to create and edit content for the target audience.

• Develops, maintains, and manages new and existing project/research trainings and establishes quality control and security protocols.

• Assists the Principal Investigator (PI) with intervention development based on research literature and evaluation findings aimed at improving adoption, implementation and sustainability with fidelity of the training in community based early childhood settings.

• Develops reports for the Project Director, Evaluator, and the project funders.

• Advises the PI regarding technology problems and resolutions.

• Serves as liaison with outside software vendors on all issues regarding the learning management platforms.

• Makes necessary independent decisions related to technology systems.

• Exhibits a high level of problem-solving ability, responsibility, integrity and independence, due to the nature of the work, and the responsibility to deliver synchronous and asynchronous digital learning.

• Assists with coordination/liaison with the PI, independent evaluator(s), research assistants and community partners (practitioners and state agencies) and utilizes evaluation feedback to make recommendations to the PI to refine the intervention.

• Develops project-specific training materials and processes for use on-line or via face-to-face trainings in locations across the state.

• Assists with ongoing problem-solving for community-based learners/clients, and develops and adapts live training sessions for target audiences.

• Delivers training sessions for conferences or virtual presentations as needed to achieve project goals.

• Serves as member of project management teams and attends project, interagency and other meetings to coordinate and resolve issues regarding learning systems management.

• Communicates and works with a diverse range of project and provider staff members professionally.

• Compiles data and preparing reports.

• Requests quotes/bids for learning management digital platforms.

• Maintains systems within annual budgets.

• Ensures purchasing expenses are submitted to departmental personnel according to UAMS standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

Please contact askrecruitment@uams.edufor any recruiting relatedquestions.

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.