IPRE Project Coordinator
- Employer
- University of Oregon
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Apr 16, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Business & Management, Accounting & Finance
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
IPRE Project Coordinator
Job no: 527285
Work type: Faculty - Career
Location: Eugene, OR
Categories: Planning/Project Management, Public Policy and
Planning
Department: Institute for Policy Research and
Engagement
Rank: Research Assistant
Annual Basis: 12 Month
Review of Applications Begins
May 1, 2021; position open until filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must submit a resume, a cover letter (no more than two
pages) and names and current contact information for three
references. In your cover letter, be sure to address:
1. Your work experience as a project manager
2. Your planning/policy content knowledge
3. Your experience working with diverse communities
4. Your specific experience conducting multi-lingual outreach and
engagement in a planning or policy context
5. Your level of written and spoken Spanish fluency
Department Summary
The Institute for Policy Research and Engagement (IPRE) is an
interdisciplinary organization that assists Oregon communities by
providing planning and technical assistance to help solve local
issues and improve the quality of life for Oregon residents. The
role of IPRE is to link the skills, expertise, and innovation of
secondary and higher education with the planning and policy needs
of communities and regions in the State of Oregon thereby providing
service to Oregon and learning to the students involved.
IPRE, the School of Planning, Public Policy and Management (PPPM),
and the University of Oregon are committed to and engaged in
building a culturally diverse educational and workplace
environment. IPRE values a collaborative, interdisciplinary
approach in our work that aims to reach and assist all cultural and
ethnic backgrounds across the state of Oregon and beyond.
Position Summary
The Project Coordinator will work closely with the Institute for
Policy Research & Engagement (IPRE) Associate Director and IPRE
program faculty to coordinate and direct applied projects. This is
a funding contingent position that oversees day-to-day project
management activities. Responsibilities will include providing
management, guidance, and direct supervision of students (graduate
and undergraduate), student research teams, and paid graduate and
undergraduate research assistants. The Project Coordinator will
assist with project development, including grant and proposal
research and writing. The Project Coordinator will also provide
research support to other IPRE programs as needed. This position
will require statewide and limited overnight travel.
A successful candidate will work strategically with diverse
colleagues, students, and community members. The position requires
active engagement in practicing principles of social justice and
inclusion. The position facilitates a work environment that
encourages knowledge of, respect for, and development of skills to
engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds.
Minimum Requirements
- Master's degree in Community and Regional Planning, Public
Administration, Public Policy, or related field
- Two years of demonstrated experience in one or more of the
following areas: project management, community/urban planning,
public administration, applied research related to planning and
public policy issues, service-learning programs, and report
writing
- Spanish fluency, both written and spoken
Professional Competencies
- Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, inclusion, and
diversity
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to varied
audiences, both orally and in writing
- Demonstrated understanding of land use planning and economic
development
- Skills and experience in public outreach, public involvement coordination, and small group facilitation
Preferred Qualifications
- Multi-lingual (languages in addition to Spanish)
- Experience living, working, or collaborating with historically
marginalized, underrepresented, or under-served
communities
- Demonstrated success communicating and working with people from
different cultural backgrounds, with diverse life experiences and
learning styles
- Experience with mailed or Internet survey design,
administration, and analysis
- Experience working in a University environment
- Professional experience in a government agency
- Experience with Stata/SPSS/SAS/R or similar statistical
software
- Experience with complex statistical analysis
- Experience with ArcGIS
To apply, visit https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/527285/ipre-project-coordinator
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