Research Associate - Institute for Intergovernmental Research

The Institute for Intergovernmental Research (IIR) is a Florida-based, nonprofit corporation specializing in criminal justice (law enforcement focus), homeland security, and public health/behavioral health issues.

America's substance use crisis is a public safety and public health emergency that threatens the well-being of individuals who use and misuse drugs as well as their families, communities, and, ultimately, the nation. The Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention's (OJJDP) Opioid Affected Youth Initiative (OAYI) supports the efforts of states, communities, tribal jurisdictions, nonprofit organizations, and institutions of higher education to provide integrated services supportive of youth and their families. OAYI supports states and communities to develop and implement effective, data-driven, and coordinated responses to opioid abuse-related challenges and other substance use disorders that impact youth and community safety. OAYI also strives to include the voice of youth in program development through the use of youth advisory boards and subject matter experts working directly in youth services.

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Position Description

The research associate assists with operational support to many areas of engagement in support of business functions.

Responsibilities

• Provide assistance to project team on the development of materials, resources, and multimedia products
• Support team on delivery of technical assistance to sites including note-taking, agenda development, and coordination of stakeholders
• Coordinate with subject-matter experts to develop project documents and outreach products
• Compile information on training and technical assistance activities for national reporting efforts
• Coordinate logistical efforts for meetings and events, and provide on-site assistance
• Perform limited research content for project websites and data exchange initiatives
• May be assigned to monitor websites for content, information posting, and reporting
• Other duties, as assigned

Knowledge and Skills

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of directly related experience or a combination of education and professional experience
• Knowledge of the criminal and juvenile justice systems, law enforcement background, and/or experience preferred
• Strong facilitation and interpersonal skills
• Strong personal and professional values
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and tasks with tight deadlines, with close attention to details
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the Internet

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Most work is performed in a highly productive and fast-paced virtual office environment with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Employees must be able to maintain a quiet remote office space that is free of distractions. Some assignments may require travel.

This job description is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by managers, as appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and IIR reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as appropriate.