Position Description
Title: Data & Research Support Assistant
Reports To: Senior Data Specialist
Location: Remote
Status: Part-Time (with potential for expansion based on project needs)
Position Summary
The Data & Research Support Assistant is responsible for supporting data quality monitoring, research infrastructure development, and project coordination. This position plays a critical role in ensuring high-quality data management, consistency across projects, and smooth implementation of project-related tasks. The role works under the supervision of the Senior Data Specialist and collaborates with research and program staff across multiple initiatives.
WEI highly values diverse backgrounds – including those with lived experience in the criminal justice system.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Data Quality & Research Support
- Conduct weekly reviews of project datasets to identify missing values, out-of-range responses, and unusual patterns, and provide feedback for resolution under the Senior Data Specialist’s oversight.
- Develop structured data dictionaries (Excel-based) from survey instruments and paper measures, including variable names, field labels, response options, and coding instructions.
- Create and maintain crosswalk tables to map measures across studies and projects, as time permits.
- Conduct literature and measure lookups, including reviewing scoring instructions, coding guides, and validated measures to support new projects.
- Ensure adherence to best practices in confidentiality and human subjects research compliance for all data-related tasks.
Project Coordination
- Assist with scheduling, meeting coordination, and related organizational tasks to support effective project operations.
- Provide administrative support for project documentation and team communication.
- Other tasks as needed
Required Qualifications
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating and managing spreadsheets, using formulas, and organizing data effectively.
- Understanding of basic research data terms with ability to apply these concepts to project work.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to locate and review relevant resources (e.g., articles, measures, or guidelines) using online databases or professional sources.
- High attention to detail and commitment to accurate data handling and confidentiality.
- Ability to coordinate meetings and complete administrative tasks.
- Demonstrated ability to conduct literature and measure lookups using academic and professional resources.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with data management and quality monitoring in research or program evaluation contexts.
- Familiarity with survey measures, scoring guides, and coding practices.
- Experience with human subjects research, including maintaining participant confidentiality.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to team goals.
Work Environment & Benefits
- Collaborative and mission-driven culture dedicated to equity, innovation, and professional development.
- Flexible remote work environment.
- Generous paid time off.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
Compensation
Hourly $20 - $25 per hour commensurate with experience and education.
To Apply
Apply through Indeed (resume and cover letter required) or send a cover letter and resume to katie@wellbeingandequity.org.
Equal Opportunity Employer
WEI is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We seek to create a workplace that celebrates diversity and includes perspectives from backgrounds that vary by race, ethnicity, social background, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, and national origin. We strive to be an antiracist organization, continuously challenging ourselves and using our influence to support a culture of learning, empowerment, and equity. Applicants should demonstrate knowledge of and concern for equity issues and an understanding of how disparity influences the experiences of people impacted by the criminal and juvenile justice systems.
Who WEI Are
Wellbeing & Equity Innovations (WEI) is a non-profit, multidisciplinary team committed to assisting justice and community partners with transforming their systems. Our mission is to promote thriving individuals, families, and communities by providing services and support to those involved in the criminal justice system and the people and policymakers who serve them. Our multidisciplinary team supports system transformation through a blend of rigorous research, technical assistance, and evidence-informed practices. WEI also deploys skilled clinicians and social workers to deliver direct services and train partners to build sustainable, in-house capacity.
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 15 per week
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including creating and managing spreadsheets, using formulas, and organizing data effectively?
Do you have an understanding of basic research data terms with ability to apply these concepts to project work?
Do you have experience locating and reviewing relevant resources (e.g., articles, measures, or guidelines) using online databases or professional sources?
Have you conducted literature and measure lookups using academic and professional resources?
Work Location: Remote
