Temporary Technical

The candidate should exemplify a strong work ethic, the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, possess the ability to maintain data integrity and participant confidentiality, and the flexibility to adapt to on-the-job demands. General duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Recruit, screen, and schedule individuals for study participation in Spanish or English

• Administer informed consent process and face-to-face questionnaire

• Record participant responses directly into REDCap database

• Comply with participant compensation policies and procedures

• Research and project support, as needed

About the Work Unit:

With a genealogy dating to a one-room Nashville schoolhouse in 1785, Peabody College today is a world-class college of education and human development. Our mission is to enhance the human condition. We do this as we always have, through the preparation of leaders; through cycles of research, implementation, and refinement; through service to families, schools, and communities; and through external engagement with professionals, leaders, and policymakers. Peabody is devoted to creating opportunities in an increasingly diverse society and to solving large societal problems. The Department of Human and Organizational Development is an academic department within Peabody College and represents a group of interdisciplinary programs that share a focus on community and organizational development, health, and wellbeing, and social justice-oriented research and action. HOD focuses on lifespan development through enhancing life-long learning and developing caring and competent learning communities.

Supervisory Relationships:

This position does not have supervisory responsibility.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is required.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in Spanish and English required; lifelong Spanish speaker preferred
• High comfort level interacting with individuals, particularly young adults and people living with HIV
• Experience with data collection, REDCap preferred
• Experience with conducting interviews is required
• Able to work with minimal supervision is required
• Excellent attention to detail is required
• Efficient, accurate, and strong work ethic is required
• Able to make daily decisions about tasks, time, and information is required
• Able to manage unpredictable, complex and multiple tasks is required
• High level of organization is required

At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and arboretum dating back to 1873, Vanderbilt is proud to have been named as one of “America’s Best Large Employers” as well as a top employer in Tennessee and the Nashville metropolitan area by Forbes for several years running. We welcome those who are interested in learning and growing professionally with an employer that strives to create, foster and sustain opportunities as an employer of choice.

We understand you have a choice when choosing where to work and pursue a career. We understand you are unique and have a story. We want to hear it. We encourage you to apply today so that you might become a part of our story.