Director for the Survey Research Center
Director for the Survey Research Center
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University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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School of Public Affairs
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Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock School of Public Affairs seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial Director for the Survey Research Center to elevate the centers visibility and impact through enhancing public relations forging new partnerships and improving outreach efforts. The Director provides project leadership for all components of applied research projects including: initial consultations study design sampling structure questionnaire development data management statistical analysis report writing and client presentation. The Director generates grants and contracts to help fund the Survey Research Centers operations; oversees client development & relations; and manages the operations and personnel of the Survey Research Center. This position reports to the Director of the School of Public Affairs. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
- Ph.D. in Social Sciences Public Affairs Survey Methodology or a related field OR a Masters Degree with prior employment experience in an academic survey research setting.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
- Prior experience conducting applied social science research or survey data collection.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work with the Director of the School of Public Affairs to strategically establish and expand relationships with faculty staff and the outside community to generate suitable research projects;
- Supervise project scopes of work budgets and deliverables;
- Make operational decisions to modify work scopes in light of unexpected or changed circumstances variations in cost etc.;
- Ensure center compliance with human subjects protections;
- Ensure center compliance with university and federal regulations regarding billing rates charges and documentation;
- Take an entrepreneurial approach to producing knowledge through publishable research on projects;
- Supervise the operation of the center and personnel;
- Work with the school and college budget specialists to oversee the centers finances;
- Teach as affiliate faculty as appropriate;
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Experience working in or closely collaborating with a comparable research center
- A track record of participating in highquality social science survey research (including survey design sampling data collection and analysis)
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Preemployment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Financial Credit Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry MVR check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential nondiscriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual preference or pregnancy. Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Talking Walking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Sitting Standing
Occasional Physical Activity:
Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
