Design Research & Outreach Program Specialist
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Job Summary
Position Title:
Design Research & Outreach Program SpecialistJob Group:
Professional & ScientificRequired Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degreePreferred Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in planning or design related fieldIndependent Review Board (IRB) Certification
Experience with survey design and analysis (qualitative and quantitative)
Strong facilitation writing and community engagement skills
Experience conducting community site visits across Iowa
Job Description:
Summary
The Design Research & Outreach Program Specialist position will support the research and outreach mission of the Institute for Design Research and Outreach office in the College of areas of responsibilities will include
- Research and Survey Support
- Research and Outreach Program Implementation
Research and Survey Support involves supporting faculty and clients in survey development data analysis report preparation and proposal development. Research and Outreach Program Implementation involves leading and managing special projects organizing design workshops coordinating community outreach field studies preparing reports and materials development.
Position Description & Responsibilities
Research & Survey Support
- Assist in the development of survey questions.
- Manage the data gathering process especially Qualtrics online survey.
- Enter data and analyze survey results quantitatively and qualitatively.
- Prepare graphs and tables presenting survey results.
- Draft written reports presenting survey and results.
- Advise faculty and staff on survey preparation IRB requirements and support as needed.
- Prepare and present final reports to clients.
- Assist in the preparation of proposals that include research and survey elements.
Research & Outreach Program Implementation
Lead special projects initiated by the IDRO office and specifically the Mayors Design Workshop. Duties include coordinating and leading regular team meetings setting activity delivery calendar defining major project delivery elements researching and identifying target communities and mayors for participation communicating with participants organizing workshops and field visits coordinating faculty staff and students engaged in the project support resource team members prepare reports and materials.
Support special projects such as IDRO Research and Outreach Day Friday Research Seminars etc.
Level Guidelines
Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
Responds to inquiries and issues escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
May provide guidance to students
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.
Appointment Type:
Regular with Term Appointment (Fixed Term)Proposed End Date or Length of Term:
December 21 2026Number of Months Employed Per Year:
12 Month Work PeriodTime Type:
Full timePay Grade:
PS806Application Instructions:
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1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter
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Why Choose ISU
Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program
Original Posting Date:
November 21 2025Posting Close Date:
November 28 2025Job Requisition Number:
R18148Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Laboratory Experience
- Spss
- Data Collection
- Genetics
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- Research Experience
- Statistical Software
- Cell Culture
- Molecular Biology
- Microscopy
- Research Laboratory Experience
- Western Blot
About Company
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