Sponsor Funded Professional - Research Associate I
 Georgia State University | |
$50,000-$55,000
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tuition assistance
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 United States, Georgia, Atlanta | |
| 1 Park Place (Show on map) | |
 Sep 04, 2025 | |
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Description
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Research Associate I Research Associate I Center of Excellence for Behavioral Health & Wellbeing 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 well-being. 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) for training, technical assistance, and evaluation support to join our already awesome team and take us to the next level of excellence and global achievement! 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 RA I is a contributing member of multiple projects, including evaluation, technical assistance, policy development, and programmatic work that supports youth with behavioral health challenges and families in Georgia. The RA I role will sit on the Mindworks Georgia team. Mindworks is the state director-level, multiagency working group of the Behavioral Health Coordinating Council, and is responsible for developing and implementing the Mindworks framework in Georgia. The RA I will provide research and project support that contributes to a scientifically sound background for center activities. This position will work primarily on projects within the Mindworks Georgia team portfolio, including evaluating and supporting program implementation, facilitating focus groups, collecting data from external partners, and other administrative duties. In addition, the RA I will coordinate special projects as assigned by senior staff, facilitate meetings, and assist in the preparation, coordination, and dissemination of various Mindworks-related materials on mental health services for children and youth. This is an Atlanta-based position. 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. HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO: * Provide administrative and research assistance to existing contracts and grants. * Designs and conducts quantitative and qualitative research and evaluation to address health-related problems and publishes results in professional conferences and peer-reviewed journals. * Drafts reports, abstracts, briefing papers, literature reviews, presentations, and other research-related communications. * Submits Institutional Review Board applications and maintains approval. * Conducts desk reviews, environmental scans, community mapping, and other exploratory and information-gathering methods. * Facilitates group meetings using design strategies that ensure meeting goals and objectives are met. * Coordinates special projects as assigned by senior staff. * Assists senior staff in identifying and responding to new research and funding opportunities. * Provides data-informed technical assistance to partners to support decision-making, capacity-building, and sustainability at the practice, programming, and policy levels. * Assists with administrative and other duties assigned as the job necessitates. ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES TO MAKE YOU SHINE * Qualitative and quantitative analytic skills * Writing and reporting skills, including formatting * Presentation and group facilitation skills * Networking skills and aptitude for representing GHPC with local, state, and national organizations * Demonstrated participatory and team-oriented style of interaction * Knowledge of research and evaluation techniques, methodologies, equipment, processes, and procedures. * Skills and experience with data collection, such as conducting interviews and focus groups. * Knowledge of automated systems and software including 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 and a self-starter. * Effective oral and verbal communication with external and internal customers. * Knowledge of automated systems and software including spreadsheets, databases, word processors, presentations, analysis software (e.g., NVivo, SPSS, SAS), and survey software (e.g., Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey). DO YOU HAVE KNOWLEDGE IN ANY OF THESE AREAS? * Mental health services for children and youth * Substance use disorders * Behavioral health and developmental disabilities * System of care * Public health 3.0 * Infant and early childhood mental health * Child and adolescent mental health * Implementation science * Social determinants of health * Administrative claims data use Disclaimer : This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.Qualifications
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College/Business Unit
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Andrew Young School of Policy Studies
Department
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The Georgia Health Policy Center
Location
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Atlanta Campus
Shift
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8:30 am - 5:15 pm
Salary
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$50,000-$55,000
Pay Grade
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NPP
FLSA Status
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Exempt
Job Type
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Full Time (Benefits Eligible)
Job Posting
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09/04/25, 12:43:14 PM
Closing Date
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09/19/25, 3:59:00 AM
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