National Health Promotion Associates (NHPA)

Senior Research Assistant/Project Coordinator

Company Description

National Health Promotion Associates (NHPA) is a dynamic and growing health and wellness firm located in White Plains, New York (25 miles outside of Manhattan and accessible by MetroNorth Commuter Rail). NHPA focuses on developing, implementing and evaluating programs, products, and services that promote behavioral health and prevent substance abuse, violence, and other unhealthy behaviors among adolescents and young adults. NHPA also provides professional development, training, and technical assistance to educators, parents, and prevention providers.

Ongoing Projects

NHPA is currently conducting several exciting federally-funded projects that involve the development and testing of new prevention approaches to the most pressing public health problems facing us today. These innovative projects incorporate in-person and/or digital interventions (online e-learning modules, interactive computer games, and other digital tools) designed to prevent:

• bullying and cyberbullying in middle school students
• alcohol abuse and sexual assault/harassment in college students
• sexual assault/harassment in military populations
• opioid and prescription drug abuse in middle school students
• opioid and prescription drug abuse in high school students

Qualifications

Applicants must have a Master's degree in public health, psychology, or related social/behavioral sciences, training in research methods and statistics, and a demonstrated interest in prevention and health promotion. Exceptional organizational skills required, along with the ability to multitask, set priorities and manage multiple deadlines, and work both independently and as a team member. Applicants should be highly motivated individuals with strong verbal, writing, and problem-solving skills. Good computer skills are important, proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and SPSS required.

Job Responsibilities

The successful applicant will work as an integral part of a small research team with responsibilities that include:

• coordinating intervention, data collection, and data management activities on multiple funded randomized controlled trials
• working effectively with external project partners such as schools, worksites, and community agencies
• coordinating offsite fieldwork including program observations, meetings, program planning and focus group facilitation, collection and management of quantitative and qualitative data
• assisting with development of scientific reports, presentations, and manuscripts
• assisting with the development of prevention materials components
• assisting with the preparation of research grant applications

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday