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We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners. In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles, our Principles of Community, and our Strategic Plan.

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Departmental Overview

The Goldman School of Public Policy is a graduate school at the University of California, Berkeley that prepares students for careers in public leadership.

As a professional school of public policy grounded in scholarly practice, we mobilize the rich intellectual resources of our campus to provide a transformational academic and cultural experience that instills standards of excellence and a deep sense of pride in one's work, learning community, peers, and academic home, the Goldman School at the University of California, Berkeley

GSPP offers the following degree programs: The Master of Public Policy (MPP) program emphasizes the applied and quantitative dimensions of policy making. The Master of Public Affairs (MPA) focuses on policy management and leadership for midcareer professionals. The Master of Development Practice (MDP) studies innovative and sustainable approaches to international development. GSPP also offers a doctoral program, an undergraduate minor, and several concurrent degrees.

Goldman School faculty represent the top researchers in their respective fields, which include economics, political science, law, social psychology, and engineering. Their expertise ranges from education policy to racial profiling to clean energy. As teachers, they are dedicated to training tomorrow's policy leaders. As researchers, their work is shaping public policy today.

Risk-Resilience Research (RRR) is a fun, dynamic, interdisciplinary team of students, staff, and scholars at the University of California, Berkeley. Our mission is to improve justice, safety, and well-being for people and communities at risk, through policy-relevant research. The RRR lab is directed by Professor Jennifer Skeem, a psychologist affiliated with the Goldman School of Public Policy and School of Social Welfare. For more about us and our work, please see: http://risk-resilience.berkeley.edu/

Position Description

We are looking for a Research Assistant (RA) to join our team. The RA will work in person with our faculty, staff and students on several ongoing projects. Projects range from implementing and evaluating a videogame-supported afterschool program for very young, at-risk adolescents-to testing a hospital staff training program that is designed to prevent violence among adult psychiatric inpatients at Napa State Hospital. The RA will be an integral member of our diverse team of researchers and community partners-assisting with data collection, interacting with our team, and helping drive innovative solutions to complex problems.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is July 27, 2024

Responsibilities

• Help implement a highly structured group intervention at multiple Bay Area middle schools, which includes directly supporting the lead facilitator by supervising gaming, troubleshooting technical issues, helping organize tournaments, managing prizes and other related tasks as they arise.


• Participant recruitment, tracking and retention.


• Participant interviewing/surveying (direct data collection at research sites).


• Help coordinate hospital staff training sessions.


• Attend team meetings, correspond with the study team, and process data.


• Other duties as required

Required Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with community partners, stakeholders, academics, and students.


• Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize and present complex information in a clear and concise manner.


• Strong working knowledge of MS office--particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.


• Willingness to work cooperatively in a team environment.


• Familiarity with video games and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.


• Ability to take initiative and manage workload under supervision.


• Cultural responsiveness: ability to work with a diverse population.


• Availability during business hours; with flexibility to work on evenings or weekends as needed based on project requirements.


• Reliable transportation to get to research sites. Punctuality is required.


• Graduation from high school or General Education Diploma and two years of experience in collection of survey data or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical and/or research interviewing experience.


• Experience, training, or background working in school or afterschool settings.


• Experience, training, or background working in mental health and/or education fields.


• Experience working with R or SPSS statistical software/databases.


• Fluency in Spanish (strongly preferred)


• Experience working with children and adolescents (strongly preferred)

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time, career position.

This position is eligible for the full range of UC benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's https://apptrkr.com/get_redirect.php?id=5418430&targetURL=

We are looking for a Research Assistant (RA) to join our team. The RA will work in person with our faculty, staff and students on several ongoing projects. Projects range from implementing and evaluating a videogame-supported afterschool program for very young, at-risk adolescents-to testing a hospital staff training program that is designed to prevent violence among adult psychiatric inpatients at Napa State Hospital. The RA will be an integral member of our diverse team of researchers and community partners-assisting with data collection, interacting with our team, and helping drive innovative solutions to complex problems.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is July 27, 2024

Responsibilities

• Help implement a highly structured group intervention at multiple Bay Area middle schools, which includes directly supporting the lead facilitator by supervising gaming, troubleshooting technical issues, helping organize tournaments, managing prizes and other related tasks as they arise.


• Participant recruitment, tracking and retention.


• Participant interviewing/surveying (direct data collection at research sites).


• Help coordinate hospital staff training sessions.


• Attend team meetings, correspond with the study team, and process data.


• Other duties as required

Required Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work well with community partners, stakeholders, academics, and students.


• Strong organizational skills as demonstrated by the ability to effectively manage multiple tasks.


• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to summarize and present complex information in a clear and concise manner.


• Strong working knowledge of MS office--particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.


• Willingness to work cooperatively in a team environment.


• Familiarity with video games and ability to troubleshoot technical issues.


• Ability to take initiative and manage workload under supervision.


• Cultural responsiveness: ability to work with a diverse population.


• Availability during business hours; with flexibility to work on evenings or weekends as needed based on project requirements.


• Reliable transportation to get to research sites. Punctuality is required.


• Graduation from high school or General Education Diploma and two years of experience in collection of survey data or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Clinical and/or research interviewing experience.


• Experience, training, or background working in school or afterschool settings.


• Experience, training, or background working in mental health and/or education fields.


• Experience working with R or SPSS statistical software/databases.


• Fluency in Spanish (strongly preferred)


• Experience working with children and adolescents (strongly preferred)

Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time, career position.

This position is eligible for the full range of UC benefits. For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $23.26 (step 1) - $29.35 (step 12).

How to Apply

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.

Other Information

This position is governed by the terms and conditions in the agreement for the Clerical & Allied Services Unit (CX) between the University of California and Teamsters Local 2010. The current bargaining agreement manual can be found at: http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/cx/index.html

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. For more information about your rights as an applicant, please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission poster.

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