Remote Research Intern - Partners in Prevention

Partners in Prevention is Missouri's higher education substance misuse consortium dedicated to creating healthy and safe college campuses. The coalition is comprised of 24 public and private college and university campuses across the state. We have focused on preventing high-risk and underage drinking among Missouri's college students and addressing other problematic health behaviors such as high risk driving behaviors and problem gambling. In addition, we also provide support and services to campuses across the state to prevent suicide on campus and support positive mental health among college students.

The Research Intern will provide crucial evaluation and research reporting services to Missouri Partners in Prevention campuses and the general community. Primary roles will include data entry and analysis, visual reporting and creation of campus-level presentations, communication with campus and community partners, and general evaluation services for various statewide programs. This position is virtual, with the possibility to connect with staff/campus partners in-person if the individual lives in Missouri.

Missouri Partners in Prevention's mission is to:

• Create healthy and safe college campuses;
• Reduce high-risk behaviors among Missouri college students;
• Assist campuses statewide in implementing evidence-based strategies;
• Create a communication network of health and well-being professionals across campuses;
• And to provide training and technical assistance to campus professionals and students

As the Research Intern, the selected candidate will be responsible for a variety of duties, including:

• Creating written and visual evaluation reports in Microsoft Office on the Missouri Assessment of Collegiate Health Behaviors Survey, as well as PIP's other research initiatives (the Engage program, the College Behavior Profile, etc.)
• Conducting data analysis of survey results using SPSS (Use of R also accepted)
• Serving as a member of the Partners in Prevention research team and the Partners in Prevention staff overall. Projects that the intern works on may bridge between the research and prevention & implementation/planning team, and it is crucial that the intern be able to cross-collaborate and communicate clearly with all staff members
• Communicate with campus partners and external researchers on PIP research practices, data analysis, and overall PIP functions

Supervision Received

Administrative and functional supervision is received from full-time staff as assigned.

Supervision Exercised

None

Physical Requirements

• Position requires sitting/standing
• Duties imply the use of a computer and other office technology involving fine finger movements.
• Communicate orally and in writing with various audiences.
• Ability to communicate and comprehend verbal and written information/instruction.

Average time commitment per week: 20 hours per week.

• Proficient keyboarding skills are necessary.
  
• Strong organization, customer service and communication skills
  
• Computer experience, including word-processing and spreadsheets; preferred experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

• Experience with SPSS strongly preferred (experience with R/SAS.Python also acceptable)
• Experience with building and disseminating surveys in Qualtrics also preferred, but not required.

Salary Range: $12.75 per hour, paid on a bi-weekly basis

Grade: GGS - MKT

University Title: Temporary Professional

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This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits.

Values Commitment

We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person's success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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