Research Coordinator - Cssbmb
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$ 53000 - 60000
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Job Description
The grant-funded Research Coordinator serves as a key contributor to the mission of the Florida Council on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys (CSSBMB) providing leadership in research design data analysis and policy development that advances the Councils statutory charge to improve the conditions affecting Black males across the state of Florida. The position is responsible for coordinating and executing research initiatives drafting legislative reports facilitating community-based studies and producing actionable insights that support the Councils priorities in education health criminal justice employment and fatherhood. This is an academic-policy research role embedded within Florida Memorial University and requires a commitment to both scholarly rigor and community relevance.
Essential Functions:
Research Management & Design
- Develop and implement qualitative and quantitative research studies aligned with the Councils strategic agenda.
- Manage multi-year studies (e.g. the Initiative) and pilot projects addressing disparities impacting Black males.
- Maintain oversight of data collection protocols ethical compliance and research integrity in accordance with university and state guidelines.
Policy & Legislative Reporting
- Draft and edit the Councils annual legislative report ensuring accuracy coherence and timely delivery to the Florida Legislature.
- Analyze local state and national data trends affecting Black men and boys and distill findings into actionable policy recommendations.
- Prepare briefing memos issue summaries and talking points for legislative partners and stakeholders.
External Engagement & Collaboration
- Serve as a liaison to academic partners government agencies and community organizations conducting relevant research.
- Represent the Council in external research consortiums task forces and public forums related to Black male achievement.
- Coordinate and support public engagement activities such as research symposia forums and data briefings.
Grant Development & Project Support
- Assist in developing research proposals funding applications and progress reports for grants and institutional donors.
- Monitor timelines deliverables and reporting for funded research projects.
Administrative Support
- Support the Executive Director in research-related planning record keeping and board-level reporting.
- Track relevant legislation academic publications and best practices in the field of Black male equity and social policy.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of Floridas legislative and educational systems.
- Experience working with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) or minority serving institutions.
- Background in community-engaged research or participatory action research methods.
Minimum Requirements:
- Masters degree required in Public Policy Sociology Education Public Health Social Work or a related field.
- Minimum 35 years of experience in research policy analysis or program evaluation preferably with a focus on race equity or marginalized populations.
- Demonstrated experience managing or contributing to research projects from design through publication.
- Excellent writing skills with experience producing policy briefs academic papers and/or legislative reports.
- Strong data analysis skills (e.g. SPSS Stata R NVivo) and ability to interpret statistical findings for broad audiences.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven fast-paced environment.
- Passion for equity education and the advancement of Black men and boys.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Criminal background check
Salary Range: $53000 - $60000
Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA) those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
