Job Description

Research Assistant

ABOUT EVALCORP

EVALCORP is a growing evaluation and measurement consulting firm headquartered in south Orange County, CA (Irvine area). We provide evaluation, needs assessment, and strategic planning services for government agencies and nonprofits. We are a woman owned small business with core values of Excellence, Client Service, Integrity, Collaboration, Growth, and Diversity.

Learn more about us at evalcorp.com .

ROLE DESCRIPTION

We are currently seeking full-time Research Assistants to support our project teams.

Research Assistants provide logistical and administrative support to multiple evaluation, needs assessment, and/or strategic planning projects. Research Assistants use their knowledge of evaluation and/or applied research to assist with data collection, management, analysis and reporting.

NOTE: This is role is California-based and requires occasional travel to client sites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate and schedule data collection activities

Support or conduct qualitative and quantitative data collection (stakeholder interviews, focus groups, surveys)

Conduct document reviews

Conduct literature reviews

Support and/or maintain project data sets, including data entry, verification, and cleaning

Conduct descriptive statistical analysis

Assist with inferential statistical and qualitative analysis

Summarize data in tables, charts, graphs

Create data visualizations, with direction

Assist with drafting sections of reports and presentations

Format reports and presentations

Participate in client and team meetings and perform note taking during meetings

Translate data collection tools and other documents, as needed

Conduct other activities to support projects, as needed

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree in psychology or an applied social science

One year or more of full-time evaluation or similar applied research experience

Highly organized, can produce work on multiple projects on time

Demonstrated proficiency in quantitative and/or qualitative research methods

Demonstrated computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams) and SPSS or similar statistical software

Preferred: Fluency in Spanish preferred (verbal and written)

Preferred: Experience working in or with a non-profit and/or government agency

Preferred: Subject matter expertise in criminal justice, public health or mental health

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong problem-solving skills

Organized and produces high-quality work for multiple projects

Meets deadlines

Attentive to detail

Follows instructions and seeks assistant appropriately

Actively listen and remember key points from communication with others

Ability to work in a fast-paced, small business and respond flexibly to changing business needs

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of client and firm data and information

Ability to maintain professional interactions

Ability to work some weekends or evenings

Travel to firm office and to client locations; Access to own transportation

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

Do what you love to do and are great at - with a stellar team!

Make a difference with data - Provide useful information to our clients who are delivering front line services in the fields of mental health, public health, criminal justice, and human/social services to support individuals, families, and communities.

Grow and develop - Our team develops professionally and personally.

Competitive pay and benefits (dental, vision & health insurance; PTO; 401K plan; insurance for pets too!)

To Apply: Please submit a current resume and cover letter to admin@evalcorp.com .

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EVALCORP

Job Tags

Full time, Afternoon shift,

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