Federal Funded Research Project seeks Computerized Telephone Interviewers to participate in a rigorous research study of New York City’s elderly.
Job Description
Via computer web interface, remotely call, recruit, and administer baseline telephone surveys to individuals between the ages of 65 – 75 years of age. Provide study information, verify participant qualifications or schedule appointments for future survey administration.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Maintain a dedicated shift commitment.
• Communicate with studies scheduling representative on a shift by shift basis to verify computer connectivity and possible call monitoring.
• Web based / PC computer environment with computer literacy.
• Ability to maintain a desktop or laptop computer on Window Operating System; XP, Vista or Win07, in addition to high speed internet {DSL, Cable, or FIOS} internet service and a minimum of Internet Explorer 8.0 access..
• Ability to understand questioning methods presented in training.
Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to fulfill Human Research Training Module training
• Excellent and concise communication skills
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred
Education and/or Experience:
• Minimum of a High School Diploma. College degree preferred.
• Phone interviewing/survey experience desirable.
TO APPLY
Please email a resume and cover letter to researchsurvey2011@gmail.com. Please include "Study Interviewer" in subject line.
We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
- Location: All Boroughs
- Compensation: $12 per hour