Temporary Senior Research Assistant

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• Clean, code, and analyze statewide drug court administrative data provided by the Council of Accountability Court Judges of Georgia (CACJ);
• Create summary descriptive tables based on statewide administrative data;
• Analyze interviews and observe data collected during three case study site visits;
• Identify key areas of interest/discussion to be included in the case study reports (e.g., program eligibility, retention, challenges) and create an outline of the case study report;
• Draft case study report, outlining major themes and findings from interviews, observations, and review of background documentation in the three case study sites;
• Identify key areas of interest/discussion to be included in the statewide survey report (e.g., caseload, staffing, completion rates, treatment options, challenges);
• Identify key grouping strategies for presenting findings from the statewide survery (e.g., by region, jurisdiction size, eligible charge types);
• Finalize descriptive survey tables for the report;
• Draft and/or edit sections of the survey report;
• Edit/provide feedback across reputed company written materials;
• Participate in monthly update calls with GA stakeholders;
• Solicit and incorporate feedback from GA stakeholders; and
• Additional tasks as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree and 3+ year of research experience;
• Understanding of the drug treatment court model;
• Experience working in SPSS or R to clean, code, reputed company, and analyze large administrative data sets (preferably criminal justice data);
• Experience presenting quantitative data for research reports (including for non-research audiences);
• Experience coding and analyzing qualitative interview data; and
• Strong writing skills, including writing for non-research audiences.

Position Type: Part-time temporary working 10-20 hours per week until December 2025. Position Location: Remote. Compensation: The compensation range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00 per hour based on a 35-hour work week and is commensurate with experience. The reputed company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, national reputed company, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or any other category protected by law. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and individuals with prior contact with the criminal justice system. Our goal is to create a supportive and respectful environment where everyone, regardless of background or identity, feels valued and included. At this time, the Center is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment reputed company. reputed company applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. Candidates are expected to provide accurate and truthful information throughout the hiring process. Any misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of material facts may result in disqualification from consideration, withdrawal of an offer, or termination of employment, regardless of reputed company discovered. As of February 10, 2023, reputed company Executive Order 25 rescinded the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for City workers, new hires, and contracted employees. While the Center does not require vaccination, we strongly recommend that reputed company staff, interns, and volunteers stay up to date. In compliance with federal law, reputed company hires must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment verification form upon hire. Please refer to the job posting for relevant contact information. If contact details are not provided, we kindly ask that you refrain from inquiries reputed company phone or email, as only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job