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Research Program Assistant

The Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276


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Research Program Assistant

who will assist with Photovoice activities held with youth in Baltimore. The Photovoice projects will train youth in using photography to research and document their perceptions of health, community, and housing conditions.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssist the planning, coordination and facilitation of trainings and meetings held as part of Photovoice activities.Support analysis of photographs, writing reports and planning and coordinating photography exhibitions.Assist with literature reviews.Assist with report and manuscript writing.Support administrative duties (e.g., scheduling meetings, maintaining project-related correspondence, ordering supplies), as needed.Other duties as assigned.We are seeking a

Research Program Assistant

who will assist with Photovoice activities held with youth in Baltimore. The Photovoice projects will train youth in using photography to research and document their perceptions of health, community, and housing conditions.Specific Duties & ResponsibilitiesAssist the planning, coordination and facilitation of trainings and meetings held as part of Photovoice activities.Support analysis of photographs, writing reports and planning and coordinating photography exhibitions.Assist with literature reviews.Assist with report and manuscript writing.Support administrative duties (e.g., scheduling meetings, maintaining project-related correspondence, ordering supplies), as needed.Other duties as assigned.

Minimum QualificationsHigh School Diploma or graduation equivalent, with some college courses preferred.Some related experience.Additional education may substitute for required experience, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred QualificationsExperience assisting activities as part of research or art projects are preferred, but not required.

Basic photography skills.Good written and oral communication and organization.Ability to work on a deadline.Experience with Photovoice.Must have the ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks, work independently, work as part of a team.Strong oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, ability to adapt to change, and work with diverse groups of people.Classified Title: Research Program AssistantJob Posting Title (Working Title): Research Program AssistantRole/Level/Range: ACRO40/E/02/CBStarting Salary Range: $15.40 - $23.25 HRLY ($18,720 targeted; Commensurate with experience)Employee group: Casual / On CallSchedule: Flexible to include working hours (i.e., 8:30 am -5 pm M-F) and evenings and weekendsExempt Status: Non-ExemptLocation: Hybrid/School of Public HealthDepartment name: Mental Health Research ProjectsPersonnel area: School of Public HealthTotal RewardsThe referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/ .Education and Experience EquivalencyPlease refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.Applicants Completing StudiesApplicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.Background ChecksThe successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.Diversity and InclusionThe Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion .Equal Opportunity EmployerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.Accommodation InformationIf you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/ .Vaccine RequirementsJohns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine . Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry.

This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status.

For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/

and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/ .The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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