Research AssistantAssociate

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Research Assistant/Associate at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier public urban research university located in the heart of Detroit Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence collaboration integrity diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Research Assistant/Associate

(Program Evaluation & Survey Research)

Center for Urban Studies a research center located within Wayne State University in Detroit Michigan seeks an experienced Program Evaluator to serve as a Research Assistant/Associate.

Responsibilities

Develop formative and summative evaluation plans and construct comprehensive logic models that capture program activities and outcomes.

Design evaluation procedures/protocols and develop data collection/survey instruments and manage and supervise the construction and maintenance of databases and web-based data profiles.

Collaborate with others regarding data management and in the planning and implementation of data quality assurance plans.

Perform day-to-day oversight in program evaluation and primary data collection activities including: large survey mailing face-to-face and telephone interviews focus groups and so forth; monitor data collection progress; and seek innovative strategies to increase survey response rates.

Conduct statistical analysis of evaluation data and assume a lead role in producing reports or other deliverable documents and prepare and deliver presentations to policy-making bodies and professional organizations.

Initiate grant proposals in the area of program evaluation and survey research including: identifying funding sources and RFPs; conducting literature reviews; developing research question; designing research methods data analysis plan and data collection procedures.

Maintain a research agenda plan to collaborate with colleagues on publications and expect to complete peer reviewed publications every year.

Prepare regular updates to Center Director and Managing Director.

Minimum Qualifications

• A degree in social science research (including political science public administration demography education geography psychology public health social work sociology survey methodology statistics and urban studies) especially coursework in program evaluation and advanced statistical analyses is required. Working toward a Ph.D. in process is highly preferred.

• 2-4 years of solid experience in designing or leading Program Evaluation projects/studies and managing primary data collection especially in an academic setting.

• Experience in evaluating early childhood or special education statewide programs is a plus.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated experience in designing implementing and managing program evaluation projects including both formative and summative dimensions. Experience with the development and use of logic models to describe complex programs.

Skilled at designing and implementing data collection tools including survey instruments to conduct primary data collection.

Ability to develop action plans and systems to facilitate and track implementation of evaluation and survey findings and recommendations.

A strong working knowledge of social science research methods and experience in managing primary data collection procedures (CATI lab web-based surveys mail surveys in-person interviews focus groups etc.) and practicalities of implementation required.

Effectively utilize software necessary to convert and process data (e.g. SAS SPSS Excel Access Dbase). Computer programming capability including CATI programming software (especially for remote work) is an advantage.

Experience in advanced statistical analyses.

Supervision skills and experience including effective recruitment strategies and performance assessment is a plus. A capability and willingness to get along with colleagues and constructively solve problems.

Ability to manage several projects simultaneously prioritize and plan work activities while meeting respective deadlines. Strong organizational and time-management skills.

Flexible and adaptable style; a professional and resourceful style; the ability to work independently and as a team player to take initiative and to manage multiple tasks and projects at a time.

Strong diplomatic skills to present and answer questions and concerns effectively.

Outstanding written and oral communication skills.

Annual competitive salary range is $62000 to $72000 based on training and professional experience. Benefits include health care dental vision life insurance retirement savings plan tuition assistance vacation and illness hours long-term disability long-term care insurance and flexible spending accounts.

Provide: Resume/Vita; writing samples including evaluation reports; transcript of highest degree (unofficial is acceptable); list of references.

Generic Division

H6614

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• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
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• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
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