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University of Minnesota - 15th Ave

Bilingual Data Collection Lead

University of Minnesota - 15th Ave, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400


University of Minnesota - Bilingual Data Collection Lead

Location: Twin CitiesJob Family: Research-SupportFull/Part Time: Full-TimeRegular/Temporary: RegularJob Code: 8352P2Employee Class: Civil ServiceAbout the JobTHE PROJECT: Healthy dietary intake can play an important role in protecting against obesity and chronic disease in the U.S. Access to healthy food is particularly important for Latinx communities as an opportunity to lower some of the highest rates of chronic disease and disease risk nationwide. Understanding factors related to improving healthy nutrition and developing culturally-appropriate population-level interventions are critical to improve health.JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Data Collection Lead will have a primary role collecting data in the field as part of a team, recruiting participants and helping with data entry and quality control. They will serve as a project lead explaining the study to participants and obtaining informed consent. They will be responsible for the collection of data at home visits as part of a two-person team.DUTIES WILL INCLUDE:Data collection (80%):

Lead or participate in a team to collect data with participants in their homes during a time that is convenient for them (e.g., evenings, days, and weekends) and comply with COVID-19 precautions.Participant recruitment (5%):

Distribute flyers to community organizations and attend community events to present study information for recruitment purposes.Data entry and management (10%):

Clean, edit and enter survey data into a REDCap electronic database and perform quality assurance to check the accuracy of the data.Project Management (5%):

Contribute to developing or revising data collection protocols for home visits and assist with verification of translation of surveys and other study materials.QualificationsRequired Qualifications:BA/BS with at least two years of experience or a combination of related education and work experience equal to six years.Fluency in oral and written English and Spanish.Has reliable vehicle to drive to home visits and willingness to carpool with other staff when needed.Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:Flexibility in scheduling (e.g., willingness to work evenings, days and weekends).Organized and committed to completing tasks fully and on time.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in nutrition, psychology, primary education, or related health or social science field.Data collection experience as part of a research study.Experience with public health research.About the DepartmentThe University of Minnesota School of Nursing continues to lead the profession into the future. With a mission to generate knowledge and educate leaders to shape the future of nursing and advance health care to improve the health and wellbeing of all.BenefitsWorking at the University At the University of Minnesota, you'll find a flexible work environment and supportive colleagues who are interested in lifelong learning.The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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