Columbus - Part Time Field Interviewer Virtual Hiring Event

Company: University of Michigan - Survey Research Center
Location: Eufaula
Posted on: November 18, 2021

Job Description:

Make a difference in your community! As a field interviewer you will help scientists collect high quality data used to inform policy and improve the world. Working efficiently in 4-6 hour blocks of time, you will set appointments, travel to a variety of neighborhoods to screen households for eligibility, and complete interviews in study participants' homes. To thrive in this position you must be comfortable using a laptop, self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able establish trust. There is no experience required. We will teach you everything you need to know.For more than 20 years, the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) has been a leading source for information on the health and economic circumstances of adults over age 50 in the United States. By asking select individuals to participate in the study and tell us about their lives, HRS paints an invaluable portrait of America's older adults. Scientists have used this information to publish over 3,500 books, articles and papers.Here's what we get asked most often:

• $20/hour (includes a $5.00 screening differential)
• $700 in bonuses ($400 after your first production interview and $300 after three months of successful production work).
• $2/hour differential for certified English/Spanish bilingual interviewers (bilingual not required)
• Paid training, both online and in-person
• Mileage reimbursement for all business miles
• Coaching and mentoring to help you flourish
• You must live within 60 miles of the greater Columbus, GA area.Excellent candidates will enjoy working with a diverse group of people. You will have control over your schedule, working up to 25 hours per week with some required evenings and weekend shifts. Interviewers will be trained to read survey questions exactly as written, follow all data collection protocols, including the collection of physical measurements and bio specimens, and to record data accurately using a laptop computer.COVID-19 vaccinations are now required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all three campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working or learning remotely. More information on this policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the U-M Dearborn and U-M Flint websites.The Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of our communities, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Technical requirementsAfter signing up, you will be sent an email with instructions on how to connect.Please be prepared to join the virtual interview from a quiet place using a desktop or mobile device with a working speaker, microphone, and camera. Check to see if your network connection can support an online session. A plugged in ethernet cable or a strong WiFi network signal will help avoid time delays during your conversation.What to prepare
  • ResumePreferred dress codeBusiness casual (dress pants/skirt, button down/blouse, optional tie)About University of Michigan - Survey Research CenterThe Survey Research Center (SRC), a center within the Institute for Social Research (ISR), is a multi- and inter-disciplinary research organization devoted to the discovery of and insight into major issues within the social and behavioral sciences. SRC is an international leader in research involving the collection and analysis of sample surveys, administrative and other non-survey data.What is a virtual interview?Virtual interviews help employers connect with job seekers when they are not in the same physical location. Since hiring is a human process, employers would like to talk with you online (chat, video or phone) to see if you meet the requirements for the job.

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