Tracing Supervisor
Tracing Supervisor
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Job Description
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Job Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Research SpecialistJob Duties:
This position will be responsible for overseeing/managing the Tracing Coding and Transcription operations for the University of Wisconsin Survey Center (UWSC).
In this position responsibilities include:
Supervising one full time University staff and dependent on project needs a small staff of tracing coding and transcription TE and Student employees.
Responsible for coordinating with Project Directors Programmers Field staff and the Field Director on appropriate tracing and coding protocols and to develop project goals to meet study deadlines.
In addition to managing staff this position also performs tracking and locating transcription and coding as needed.
Train staff on tracing transcription and coding as needed.
Perform a variety of administrative tasks in coordination with the UWSC Business Office.
Use a variety of tools including fee-for-service sites like Lexis Nexis to receive and record updated address telephone and other contact information and enter this data into Tracing database.
Research cutting-edge methods related to tracing and implement best practices. Serve as an expert resource and discrepancy coder for Occupation and Industry (O&I) coding and other types of coding for UWSC projects.
Listen to qualitative interviews and focus groups and transcribe using specialized software.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Operates cleans and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
- Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
- Performs literature reviews and writes reports
- Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
- Participates in the development interpretation and implementation of research methodology and materials
- Reviews analyzes and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
Department:
Letters & Science/UW Survey Center
Compensation:
The typical starting salary for this position is $47000 depending on qualifications and experience. The full salary range for this position $44543- $82851. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and paid time off; competitive insurances and saving accounts; and retirement benefits.
Preferred Qualifications:
- One year of experience training and supervising survey research personnel in a social science setting desired
- Experience with data quality control project progress monitoring and CASES software desired
- Tracking and locating coding and/or transcription experience preferred
Education:
Preferred Bachelors Degree
How to Apply:
We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. You will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter as a part of the application process. Your cover letter and resume should address how your skills knowledge and abilities are transferable to this role. Include information about:
-Your experience conducting or managing survey research
-Your supervisory and staff management experience
-Your experience hiring and training staff
Selected applicants will receive an invitation to participate in interviews following the application deadline. Those moving on to second round interviews will be invited to an in-person interview at UW-Madison. Once final applicants are identified they will be asked to provide names and contact information for at least three professional references including a current/former will not be contacted without advanced notice.
Additional Information:
University sponsorship is not available for this position including transfers of sponsorship. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
Contact Information:
For questions on the position contact: Magda Danielson
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength creativity and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity culture background experience status abilities and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching research outreach and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to including but not limited to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age pregnancy disability or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgroundsand encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings click here.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
