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Research Associate
Location:
Tallahassee, FL
Description:
The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) is a Florida-based, nonprofit corporation specializing in criminal justice (law enforcement focus), homeland security, and public health/behavioral health issues. America's substance use crisis is a public safety and public health emergency that threatens the well-being of individuals who use and misuse drugs as well as their families, communities, and, ultimately, the nation. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP) Opioid Affected Youth Initiative supports the efforts of states, communities, tribal jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher learning to provide integrated services supportive of youth and their families. Through this program, OJJDP provides funding to states and communities to develop and implement effective, data-driven, and coordinated responses to opioid abuse-related challenges and other substance use disorders that impact youth and community safety. FLSA Status: Nonexempt Position Description The research associate assists with operational support to many areas of engagement in support of business functions. Responsibilities Provide research to assist teams through collaboration, problem-solving, and decision-making to improve business operations Conduct directed research, issue identification, and formulation of recommended solutions Coordinate with subject-matter experts to develop project documents and outreach products Conduct data analysis for national reporting efforts Coordinate logistical efforts for meetings and events, and provide on-site assistance Perform limited research content for project websites and data-exchange initiatives May be assigned to monitor websites for content, information posting, and reporting Other duties, as assigned Knowledge and Skills Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred Minimum of four years of directly related experience or a combination of education and professional experience Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills Strong personal and professional values Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks with tight deadlines, with close attention to details Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing Ability to work in a team-oriented environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet Physical Demands and Work Environment Most work is performed in a virtual office environment. Some assignments may require travel. Tasks may include preparing shipments of materials requiring the lifting and transporting (with or without reasonable accommodation) of shipment boxes typically weighing up to approximately 50 pounds. Occasional visits to the warehouse may be required. This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by managers, as appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and IIR reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as appropriate. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Institute For Intergovernmental Research
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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