| CHARACTER OF THIS CLASSIFICATION LEVEL
In positions at this level, incumbents are responsible for providing
a combination of technical assistance, analysis and clerical duties, in
support of teaching and research. Supervision is provided by more
senior technicians, administrators or academics. Assigning and reviewing
tasks and training students and other employees at the same or lower levels
may be requirements.
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CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES WHICH ARE INTENDED
TO ILLUSTRATE THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THIS CLASSIFICATION LEVEL AND SHOULD
NOT BE INTERPRETED AS A DESCRIPTION OF ANY ONE INDIVIDUAL POSITION WITHIN
THIS CLASSIFICATION LEVEL
- Advertises for study participants, books appointments, conducts sessions,
records responses, and performs scoring and/or follow-up as required
- Monitors condition of computers, labs, supplies, equipment (e.g.
video equipment), and arranges for service as required
- Operates equipment used for analysis of samples, keeps records and
organizes results obtained for later review and analysis
- Maintains an inventory of equipment and supplies
- Checks completeness of data sometimes created by other employee(s)
and makes corrections when necessary
- Collects relevant literature as required by the supervisor
- Organizes papers according to publisher's format(s) and may write
sections of research papers
- Searches for relevant research papers from topics provided (by supervisor),
compiles information from literature searches and requests books and
articles from list(s) provided
- Learns software packages and maintains computerized files
- Enters data using statistical package and performs data analysis
(e.g. factor analyses, multiple regression, multiple analysis of variants,
etc.) and prepares reports
- Provides supervision, training and information when and as required
on data entry analysis, computer operation, software and availability,
technical consultation, safe equipment operation, proper techniques,
etc.
- Monitors budgets for grants, keeps records as required and makes
approved purchases on request
- Prepares graphs and data for slides and presentations
- Performs other related duties as required or assigned
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| QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
The minimum qualifications required are:
Level of Formal Education
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in a related discipline from
a recognized institution or Diploma
Experience
- Some directly related experience and/or training using qualitative
and quantitative research methods
- or
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience
Skills and Abilities
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to assign work and provide introductory training to other
employees at the same or lower levels where this is a requirement of
the position
- Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students,
and the public
- Ability to use software packages is required in some positions
- Ability to perform data analysis, data entry and data scoring is required
in some positions
- Ability to complete work assignments independently
Physical Requirements
- Capable of performing the duties as assigned
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