Summer Research Associate June-August
Summer Research Associate June-August
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Organization: United Way of the Midlands
Job Title: Research Associate
Department: Strategy
FLSA Status: Parttime Nonexempt Temporary (JuneAugust)
Location: Omaha NE (onsite)
About United Way of the Midlands:
Since 1923 United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the OmahaCouncil Bluffs metro by bringing together the business government and notforprofit sectors and raising money to support our communitys most impactful health and human service programs. UWMs funded programs and direct services including JAG Nebraska 211 and the Weatherization Assistance Program focus on four key areas to improve health and wellbeing for all build financial stability and strength help young people realize their full potential and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow. At United Way we are committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued respected and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.
UWMs Mission:
United Way of the Midlands UNITES our communitys CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.
Guiding Principles:
At United Way of the Midlands we
Job Title: Research Associate
Department: Strategy
FLSA Status: Parttime Nonexempt Temporary (JuneAugust)
Location: Omaha NE (onsite)
About United Way of the Midlands:
Since 1923 United Way of the Midlands (UWM) has served the OmahaCouncil Bluffs metro by bringing together the business government and notforprofit sectors and raising money to support our communitys most impactful health and human service programs. UWMs funded programs and direct services including JAG Nebraska 211 and the Weatherization Assistance Program focus on four key areas to improve health and wellbeing for all build financial stability and strength help young people realize their full potential and address urgent needs today to advance a better tomorrow. At United Way we are committed to fostering a diverse equitable and inclusive environment where all employees feel valued respected and empowered to bring their unique perspectives and experiences to the table.
UWMs Mission:
United Way of the Midlands UNITES our communitys CARING SPIRIT to build a STRONGER tomorrow.
Guiding Principles:
At United Way of the Midlands we
- Build TRUST in everything we do.
- Extend GRACE by thinking beyond ourselves.
- Show GRIT by bringing it everyday.
- Be OPEN to embracing others differences.
- Actively ENGAGE by listening and sharing.
- Live CURIOUSLY to learn constantly.
Research Associate Summary:
The Research Associate will report to the Chief Strategy Officer and play a pivotal role in the organizations research efforts. The primary focus of the role is to explore the nonprofit landscapeexamining formation longevity financial health and other key factorswith the goal of providing nonprofit leaders funders and stakeholders with actionable insights to strengthen and sustain the charitable network. Drawing on publicly available datasets the Research Associate conduct descriptive and advanced statistical analyses and develops compelling visualizations to illuminate critical trends. The Research Associate will also collaborate with UWMs Finance team and existing research staff to integrate internal data ensuring a wellrounded view of the sector. Through this work the Research Associate will directly contribute to UWMs broader mission of fostering a thriving and impactful nonprofit community and they will be recognized for their contributions to the final research products.
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Secures publicly available data sets from trustworthy and reliable sources.
- Examines peerreviewed and professional literature to contextualize sector trends.
- Works with the Strategy and Finance teams to establish metrics for evaluating nonprofit sustainability and financial health.
- Performs both descriptive and comparative analyses against identified benchmarks.
- Summarizes key findings through maps charts graphs and concise written summaries; Research Associate will receive credit for their contributions.
- Strengthens UWMs overall statistical acumens by sharing new methods and best practices.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and experience with professional/academic research standards.
- Insatiable curiosity and a desire to impact our community.
- Wellversed in conducting quantitative research.
- Experience or coursework focused on data analysis statistics and/or FinTech.
- Proficient in advanced Excel Word and Outlook functions and automation.
- Skilled in conducting stakeholder interviews literature reviews and qualitative coding.
- Proficiency in R Python SQL Oracle Power BI Tableau SPSS or mapping tools is a plus.
- Ability to synthesize a large volume of information including the ability to interpret data.
- Willingness to work collaboratively with other researchers to create a cohesive team product.
- Attention to detail and ownership of contributions.
- Critical thinking and time management skills.
- Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation.
- Driving is an essential function of this position.
Education and Experience:
- Masters degree required.
- Senior college standing graduate or PhD student with a background in statistics fintech business administration data science or related field.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits:
- Paid holidays
How to Apply:
Please submit your cover letter and resume to
United Way of the Midlands isan equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please submit your cover letter and resume to
United Way of the Midlands isan equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Employment Type
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