Research Associate I

Research Associate I

Georgia Health Policy Center

Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

  Georgia State University

At the Georgia Health Policy Center (GHPC), we approach our work with a passion for being excellent, to positively impact people's lives, and to find creative and innovative ways to learn and fulfill our goals. We are growing, and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to integrate research, policy, and programs to advance health and wellbeing.

Are you ready for us? Are you seeking an opportunity with purpose and direction? If you are, we have the perfect opportunity for you We hire great people from a wide variety of educational, career, and personal backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes our team stronger.

GHPC is seeking a Research Associate I (RA I) to join the already awesome team, taking GHPC to the next level of excellence and global achievements 

WHAT MAKES GHPC A GREAT PLACE?

• A knowledge-sharing organization that collaborates with diverse partners.

• A flexible work environment.

• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.

• Competitive base salary.

• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

The center's current scope of work includes behavioral health, health & health care financing, health in all policies, health systems transformation, long-term services & support, maternal health & child well-being, population & global health, and rural health. The center conducts, analyzes, and disseminates qualitative and quantitative research to connect decision-makers with the objective research and guidance needed to make informed decisions about health policy and programs. The center is at work locally, nationally, and internationally with public and private partners to improve health and well-being.

ABOUT THIS POSITION

The Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvements' (ARCHI's) mission is to collaboratively invert the Burden Strategy, which aims to remove the burdens of navigating a complex and siloed system of support from the induvial and streamline to speed the delivery of care. This strategy is carried out through four different program areas – systems change, piloting innovation, critical workforce, and financing – and is a part of ARCHI's overall work to address the underlying health and racial inequities that have made it difficult to improve health.

ARCHI was founded by the Georgia Health Policy Center, the United Way of Greater Atlanta, and the Atlanta Regional Commission. Georgia State University and the Georgia Healthy Policy Center serve as the administrative home and fiscal agent for the collaborative.

The RAI is a contributing member of the ARCHI team. The RAI will provide project management and support and in addition, the RAI will coordinate special projects as assigned by senior staff; facilitate meetings; and assist in the preparation, coordination, and dissemination of various ARCHI-related materials. This is an in-office Atlanta based position.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Facilitate group meetings using meeting design strategies to ensure meeting goals and objectives are met.

• Serve as support staff by providing administrative assistance to existing projects and grants.

• Provide capacity, coordination, and project management support for the growth of additional community Resource Hubs.

• Assist senior staff in identifying and responding to new funding opportunities.

• Coordinate special ARCHI projects, as assigned by senior staff.

• Provide data-informed technical assistance to partners to support decision-making, capacity building, and sustainability at the practice, programming, and policy levels.

• Other duties are assigned as the job necessitates.  

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO MAKE YOU SHINE

• Writing and reporting skills, including formatting technical.

• Presentation skills.

• Group facilitation skills.

• Networking skills and aptitude for representing GHPC with local, state, and national organizations and with community-based partners.

• Demonstrated participatory and team-oriented style of interaction.

• Skills and experience with data collection, such as conducting interviews and focus groups.

• Knowledge of automated systems and software (spreadsheets, databases, word processors, presentations, analysis software [e.g., NVivo, SPSS, SAS], and survey software [e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey]).

• Ability to multitask, pay attention to detail, and exhibit excellent customer service abilities.

• Effective time management and organizational skills.

• Innovative mindset.

• Effective oral and verbal communication with external and internal customers.

• Qualitative and quantitative analytic skills.

The salary for this position will range from $50,000 to $55,000. The position is sponsor-funded and is contingent upon funding. pon funding. 

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and two years of related experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• It is expected that the candidate will have knowledge of general health policy and qualitative and quantitative research. 
• Experience in survey administration, data analysis of multiple programmatic data sources, and working with a variety of state and community partners is strongly desired. 
• The candidate must also demonstrate proficient verbal and written communication skills. 
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement.