Accreditation Research Assistant Position
American Psychological Association
Washington, DC
Description:
The Annual Report Online provides data on the functioning of all accredited programs. These data are reviewed each year by the Commission on Accreditation and are used to provide the public with information as to the overall functioning of accredited programs.
The primary task of the incumbent is to collect and enter data, using the appropriate coding schemes, related to the various research projects in the office and to monitor data quality during the data entry period of the Annual Report Online.
The individual will be involved in the overall design and implementation of accreditation surveys and research projects with the research manager, associate director and the AED/director.
The individual will follow-up in the entry and analysis of data.
Responsibilities:
Acts as primary resource and point of contact for accredited programs seeking assistance in completing Annual Report Online.
Enters and transfers data, following established schemes, using statistical and database software packages such as SPSS and MS Excel.
Assists Accreditation Research Manager with conducting ongoing research projects through the collection of data from accredited programs as appropriate for analysis and review by the CoA.
Assists with conducting analyses and generating reports and presentations for the Commission on Accreditation.
Works with 3rd party vendor(s) to maintain and improve the database that holds all data collected from accredited programs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in psychology or related area in social sciences with some experience in the analysis of data.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SPSS.
Qualified candidates should apply online through APA’s Candidate Space portal. Candidates must complete the online application and attach a resume and cover letter for the position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/DV.
American Psychological Association
Washington, DC
Description: The Annual Report Online provides data on the functioning of all accredited programs. These data are reviewed each year by the Commission on Accreditation and are used to provide the public with information as to the overall functioning of accredited programs.
The primary task of the incumbent is to collect and enter data, using the appropriate coding schemes, related to the various research projects in the office and to monitor data quality during the data entry period of the Annual Report Online.
The individual will be involved in the overall design and implementation of accreditation surveys and research projects with the research manager, associate director and the AED/director.
The individual will follow-up in the entry and analysis of data.
Responsibilities:
Acts as primary resource and point of contact for accredited programs seeking assistance in completing Annual Report Online.
Enters and transfers data, following established schemes, using statistical and database software packages such as SPSS and MS Excel.
Assists Accreditation Research Manager with conducting ongoing research projects through the collection of data from accredited programs as appropriate for analysis and review by the CoA.
Assists with conducting analyses and generating reports and presentations for the Commission on Accreditation.
Works with 3rd party vendor(s) to maintain and improve the database that holds all data collected from accredited programs.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in psychology or related area in social sciences with some experience in the analysis of data.
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and SPSS.
Qualified candidates should apply online through APA’s Candidate Space portal. Candidates must complete the online application and attach a resume and cover letter for the position. Incomplete applications will not be considered. The American Psychological Association is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/V/DV.
