Data Collector, Gerontology

Department: 38923 Wake Forest University Health Sciences - Gerontology

Status: Full time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 40

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8 hours/day

Pay Range $22.50 - $33.75

Under general supervision, performs duties involved in the collection and documentation of data in support of research and information gathering activities. Compensation starts at $22.90/hour.

Bachelor's degree in Social Science, Education, or Public Health; or an equivalent combination of experience and education including training in research methodology, computerized data processing, and/or interviewing techniques.

• Performs duties involved in the collection and documentation of data in support of research and information gathering activities.
• Participates in all aspects of research and evaluation activities, edits collected data and performs follow‑up activities.
• Assists in the design and testing of questionnaires, data input sheets, and other data collection mechanisms.
• Supervises and participates in the coding of data in preparation for computer operations.
• Coordinates the collection and organization of materials and data used in research reports, publications, and program descriptions.
• Assists in data analyses and preparation of charts, graphs, and reports obtained from research data.
• Performs fieldwork on assigned research project.
• Establishes and coordinates interview schedules and conducts interviews with patients, family members, and the public.
• Assists individuals in filling out preliminary forms and questionnaires and answers questions as required.
• Performs other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

• Experience in a research environment.
• Experience in the department to be served.

Clean, well‑lit, office environment.

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training.
• Premium pay such as shift, on‑call, and more based on a teammate's job.
• Incentive pay for select positions.
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs.
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave.
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs.
• Educational Assistance Program.