Focus Group Data Collector for the Summer Needs Study

Apply for Job Job ID364379 LocationTwin Cities Job FamilySupplemental Employee Full/Part TimePart-Time Regular/TemporaryTemporary Job Code0001 Employee ClassCivil Service Add to Favorite Jobs Email this Job About the Job The Summer Needs Study (SNS) team is seeking a dedicated Focus Group Data Collector. The SNS aims to gather parents' input on developing a healthy weight management intervention to be provided in coordination with the USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Summer Meal Program. This year-long qualitative, community-based participatory research project is led by Dr. Jiwoo Lee in the School of Nursing at the University of Minnesota. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Participant recruitment and consent (10%) Recruit 30 parent participants following the study protocol. Complete the informed consent process. Address participant inquiries and concerns regarding the study. Focus group preparation and facilitation (40%) Assist in developing focus group protocols and materials as needed. Schedule focus group sessions with help from an undergraduate research assistant. Facilitate focus group discussions effectively. Ensure accurate recording and transcription of focus group sessions and compliance with ethical standards and research protocols. Data analysis and dissemination (40%) Collaborate with the undergraduate research assistant and study investigators to analyze qualitative data from focus groups. Identify and categorize key themes, patterns, and insights from the data. Prepare detailed reports summarizing findings. Contribute to disseminating study results to investigators, participants, and academic audiences. Other duties (10%) Complete all required IRB and study-specific training. Actively participate in regular team meetings. Maintain organized records of participant consent forms, focus group data, and other study documents. Perform additional duties as needed based on project requirements and the applicant's interests and expertise. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, or a related field. Experience in conducting qualitative research, including focus group facilitation and data analysis. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse participants. Proficiency in qualitative data analysis software (e.g., Dedoose). Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with team members. Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in community-based participatory research, public presentations, and academic writing. Familiarity with the USDA Summer Meal Program or similar public health initiatives. Experience managing and mentoring undergraduate research assistants. Contract Details: Duration: September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025 Location: School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, and remote work Hours: Part-time, up to 14 hours per week, with flexibility to accommodate focus group schedules About the Department Founded in 1909 and recognized as the first nursing program established within a university, the 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, the school and its research are addressing health issues and improving health. With nearly $6 million in National Institutes of Health awards to the School of Nursing and the Earl E. Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing in 2019, the University of Minnesota rose to 10th in the latest ranking of NIH funding to schools of nursing. The school is ranked among the top programs in nurse midwifery and nursing informatics, and it is internationally renowned for its efforts to improve health and health care through the use of big data. The School was one of nine nursing schools nationally awarded the Health Profes ions Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity Magazine in 2020. The University of Minnesota has one of the largest, more comprehensive academic health centers in the nation. While robust scholarly inquiry is central to the School of Nursing's mission, it is enhanced by interprofessional collaboration with schools and colleges within the University and its health sciences schools comprised of pharmacy, medicine, public health, dentistry and veterinary medicine. How To Apply Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. 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