MHSP Research Associate, CECH Human Services

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Feb 06, 2025
MHSP Research Associate, CECH Human Services Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. Department Overview Based on the Carnegie Foundation Classification System, The University of Cincinnati (www.uc.edu) is a Doctoral Granting Research University with very high research activity (RU/VH). It is part of Ohio's higher education system with over 50,000 students in attendance. The School of Human Services Center for Research and Innovation is housed within the College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology. The School of Human Services is unified in making real world connections. Our mission is educating, leading, and innovating through research and best practices to make a positive impact within our communities. Job Overview UC CECH School of Human Services Center for Research and Innovation is currently recruiting a highly qualified Research Associate to contribute to a specific research grant projects' research and business operations. The selected candidate will oversee projects and ensure that the goals of the project are achieved through project tracking and service delivery. Responsibilities include day-to-day administration of specialized grant related activities and communicating with team members, internally and externally, to ensure that each phase of the project proceeds as planned and overseeing, with guidance, the planning and tracking of financials. This position is grant funded for one year. If there is no additional funding to support this position after one year, the position will end. This position will be based within Cincinnati Public Schools and funded through the University of Cincinnati. Certain jobs at Cincinnati Public Schools may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation are available upon request. The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the level of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Essential Functions Assist with the coordination of research studies for the UC CECH School of Human Services awarded project Cincinnati MEASURES (Mental health, Education, and Successful Urban Relationship Expansion in the Schools) Program grant. Make independent contributions to the project and studies based on professional training or functional experience. Solve problems using combined research knowledge. Independently work on whole projects/problems. Contribute to the collective team effort. Collaborate with staff to achieve vision and mission for the Cincinnati MEASURES (Mental health, Education, and Successful Urban Relationship Expansion in the Schools) Program grant. Analyze research results. Accomplish assigned results for project/studies, or for significant aspects of larger, complex assignments. May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to interns and/or exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time. Required Education Bachelor's Degree required in a related field. Required Experience In-depth knowledge of specialized field, process or discipline. May require experience with specialized software programs. Additional Qualifications Considered Master's degree in psychology, social work, or counseling Experience supervising behavioral health interns. Experience with the teaching or facilitation of adult learning. Relevant independent licensure to practice as a school psychologist, social worker, or professional clinical counselor or school counselor. Strong communication and analytical skills. Proven experience participating as a team member in collaborative environments within a diverse workforce. Experience with diversity initiative implementation across varied constituents with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Experience working in K-12 schools. Experience with and awareness of mental health advocacy. Physical Requirements/Work Environment Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands. Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ:98191 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE MHSP Research Associate, CECH Human Services Date: Feb 6, 2025 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment: Clinical Research, Medical Research, Criminal Justice, Research, Education, Healthcare, Security